Anthracite
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Built in the Victorian Italianate architectural style in 1861, this beautiful home was the residence of Asa Packer. Today, you will see his mansion just as it stood during Packer's lifetime.
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Originally named Mauch Chunk, in 1827 it became the terminus of America's longest railroad. In 1870, this line changed from coal-hauling to passenger excursion service to become a part of the extremely popular Mauch Chunk Switchback Railroad. Mauch Chunk was renamed Jim Thorpe in 1954.
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The D&L Trail follows 165 miles of historic canal towpaths and rail lines that transported anthracite coal from mine to market. It is one trail that travels through three distinct areas but ties the region together with hundreds of sites and stories waiting to be revealed.
New Hope, PA
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The D&L Trail follows 165 miles of canal towpaths and rail lines that transported anthracite coal from mine to market. It's an amazing journey for outdoor enthusiasts, families, history buffs and art lovers with hundreds of sites and stories waiting to be revealed.
Bethlehem, PA
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The D&L Trail follows 165 miles of historic canal towpaths and rail lines that transported anthracite coal from mine to market. This path exposes walkers, hikers, bicyclists and others to some of Pennsylvania's finest wild lands, wildflowers and wildlife. It is one trail that travels through three distinct areas but ties the region together. It's an amazing journey for outdoor enthusiasts, families, history buffs and art lovers with hundreds of sites and stories waiting to be revealed.
White Haven, PA
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The 60-mile towpath of the Delaware Canal is a stroll into American History.
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The village of Eckley was established in 1854 as a small mine company "patch" town and is now owned by the Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission. It is a dramatic introduction to the life of the anthracite miner and his family.
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Today the three-hundred-year-old village of Fallsington represents an enduring Quaker community and an architectural heritage that is uniquely American.
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Friends of the Delaware Canal - Locktender’s House
Restored 19th-century Locktender's House on the Delaware Canal.
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Greater Hazleton Historical Society Museum
A historical museum preserving Pennsylvania's heritage, take a trip into the past to see how our ancestors lived, worked and played.
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Built in 1876, as a wedding gift from Harry Packer's father, it is the epitome of Victorian architecture and design.
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With 16,000 acres, this large park has more than 40 miles of hiking trails, three state park natural areas and miles of trout streams. The Boulder Field, a striking boulder-strewn area, is a National Natural Landmark.
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Enjoy quaint shops and bucolic landscapes in the historic village of New Hope.
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Original breaker that is a monument to the region's robust past and readily visible from I-81 and Route 309 in Ashley.
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Josiah White II Canal Boat Ride
Ride along as a costumed interpreter pilots a mule drawn boat along a portion of the Lehigh Canal. Learn the history of the canal as you take in the beautiful scenery of the area.
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Go down in history! Descend 300 feet below ground to explore abandoned tunnels of rock and coal.
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At first glance, the Borough of Lansford appears scarred from the decline of a once thriving economy. Upon closer inspection, something important is revealed. It is a community of forthright people. Lansford's centers of faith clearly show how this village takes care of its own.
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Originally known as Ashton and Storm Hill, Lansford's personality soars higher than its tallest church tower and deeper than its beloved No. 9 Mine, which was reopened by volunteer miners.
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Site of the 1897 Mining Labor Strike.
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The eight-foot-wide asphalt trail starts near the Easton Area High School and traverses a variety of landscapes including forests, farmland, residential neighborhoods, and the banks of the Lehigh River.
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The park was named after Edwin Ludlow, vice president of mining operations during the 1910's and includes many war memorials, the Ginter Monument, Civil War Cannons, and the Park Gazebo
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Luzerne County Historical Society
Founded in 1858, the Society chronicles the history of the Wyoming Valley from prehistoric times to the present in three floors of exhibits.
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The museum contains Switchback Railroad and canal lock models as well as a museum of the history of Mauch Chunk and a display of Jim Thorpe.
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The James A. Michener Art Museum is an independent, non-profit institution dedicated to preserving, interpreting and exhibiting the art and cultural heritage of the Bucks County, Pennsylvania region.
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Were the Molly Maguires victims or villains? You decide as you visit the sites where the organized labor movement began and relive the events that lead to the death of over a dozen men in Schuylkill County's Coal Country.
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Audio, visual and interactive exhibits on canal history, technology and regional history.
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Explore the world's oldest continually operated anthracite coal mine (1855-1972). Tour the 1923 Wash Shanty and see breaker models, a collection of antique mining tools, lamps and other memorabilia used in the coal mining industry.
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Noble’s Blacksmith Shopand Mining Museum
Noble Henninger was one of the last blacksmiths in Panther Valley. The shop was built in 1927 and reflects the tools and machines in use at that time.
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Wander the Old Jail's cold hallways, past Cell 17 with its mysterious handprint on the wall, under the gallows on which seven of the accused Molly Maguires were put to death, and down into the eerie dungeon.
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Old Mauch Chunk - National Historic District
The Old Mauch Chunk Historic District features many historic buildings and sites. Self-guided tours are available.
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
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This tour highlights 1800s Victorian life and architecture, the Industrial Revolution, the barons of industry, the Molly Maguires and efforts to preserve Jim Thorpe heritage.
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
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Old Mauch Chunk Landing (Jim Thorpe Visitor Center)
The Landing is Carbon County's hub for special events, exhibits and rail excursions, and an orientation center of the Delaware & Lehigh National and State Heritage Corridor. Explore the rich industrial heritage through themed exhibits.
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Panther Valley Anthracite Auto Tour
Experience the communities which were once filled to overflowing with new immigrants and growing families. These communities sent carloads of anthracite coal down the mountains by gravity on tracks that led to the Lehigh River.
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
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The story of Philip Ginter (often spelled Ginder) and his "discovery" of anthracite remains one of those historical episodes that lies somewhere between fact and folklore.
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Probably built in the second quarter of the 19th century as a canal side hotel. Later that century, a barn/warehouse on the property south of the dwelling was the headquarters for Rickert"s Coal and Freight Company. The coal yards stood between the brick building and barn, and the canal.
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Steamtown National Historic Site
Read the history. Climb aboard an old steam engine. Enjoy a train excursion. Learn about steam railroading and the people who made it possible at Steam Town National Historic Site.
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The Stockton Mine Disaster is an example of the tragic consequences of deep mining: a subsidence of the land above.
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Fourteen members of the militia were killed and three captured. Many Revolutionary War Veterans who campaigned in this area returned after the war and were among the regions first settlers.
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Summit Hill Historical Society Museum
Sponsored by The Summit Hill Historical Society, the museum has a model of the Switchback Railroad and many other artifacts from Summit Hill's past history.
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Built in the early 1800s, this monumental system of gently sloping pathways was designed to haul coal from the massive anthracite mine on Summit Hill down to the Lehigh Canal.
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This is a fine recreation trail, linking Jim Thorpe and Summit Hill to the overlook on Mount Pisgah. Some incredible views of the Lehigh Gorge and Jim Thorpe are from Mount Pisgah.
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The Jim Thorpe eXperience (JTX)
Guided Historic Adventure Tours - hike, bike, kayak or walk through historic Jim Thorpe and its beautiful surroundings, while enjoying historic and ecological discussion with local guides.
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The Swetland Homestead has the original cabin built on-site in 1797 and period rooms from 1797-1860s.
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Walnutport Canal & Locktenders House
Restored 1829 Locktender's House. Canal locks, towpath, picnic areas and a watered canal.
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Wilkes-Barre Historical District Walking Tour
Visitors who take a walking tour of Wilkes-Barre will see a wide range of architectural styles and history living on through renovated buildings and structures.
