Immigration
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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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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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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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Site of the 1897 Mining Labor Strike.
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The Lion Brewery, Inc. brews high-quality ales and lagers that are enjoyed throughout Pennsylvania. While visiting our area, try one of our delicious Brewery Hills or Stegmaier labels.
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Palmerton Area Heritage Center
Join the thousands who have already learned about area history, thrilled to our exhibits, and experienced the joys of the past!
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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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Visit downtown Easton's exciting new attraction, The Sigal Museum, and be one of the first to take an insiders' tour of American history made in Northampton County. View never before seen exhibits and artifacts and see local history in a whole new light!
