Hazleton
Located on one of only two pockets of anthracite coal in the world, Hazleton got its start when Asa Packer started mining and canal operations in the 1830s. The railroad soon followed.
Hazleton was incorporated as a borough by two acts of the state legislature, the first winning approval April 31, 1851, and a supplemental act being authorized April 22, 1856. The borough’s population grew steadily until the 1880s when waves of eastern European immigrants poured in to take jobs created by the booming coal industry. On December 4, 1891, Hazleton was chartered as a city. Years later, the Duplan Silk Mill employed 2,000-plus area residents at its largest facility in Hazleton.
Located in the foothills of the Poconos, the Hazleton area offers year round recreation as a vacation destination. Eckley Miners Village, the Lattimer Massacre, and the Stockton Mine Disaster are just a few of the historical sites in the area.
Things to see and do in Hazleton
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Don't miss this chance to experience National, Regional and International Blues Bands in a friendly, comfortable atmosphere on our 350-Acre Family Farm.
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Eagle Rock Ski & Golf Resort has a golf course designed by Arnold Palmer, a deluxe hotel with breathtaking views that includes fine dining, a full-service spa and fitness center, with snow skiing, tubing and a one-mile-long terrain park.
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FunFest is one of Northeast Pennsylvania's largest outdoor events. There is something for everyone, from classic cars to crafts to thrill rides to one of the biggest parades in the region.
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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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Greater Hazleton Rails to Trails
Trail users will experience many types of wildlife along the trails, as well as spectacular scenery, unique environmental areas, rare vegetation, scars of past mining and active on-going strip mining.
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The Art League features educational programs, exhibits and displays of local and other artists throughout the year.
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The original Neoclassical Revival structure built in 1911, was radically remodeled in 1937 to its present art moderne appearance. The interior, however, retains its neoclassical revival details.
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This brick church was constructed in 1877 and is a significant example of Greek Revival architecture.
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The Holy Dormition Monastery is home to the Byzantine Franciscan Monks who are followers of St. Francis of Assisi. Visitors are encouraged to spend quiet time and prayer on the extensive grounds.
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J.J. Ferrara Performing Arts Center
J.J. Ferrara Performing Arts Center is a cultural center and school of music. It seats 450 and holds annual variety show. Handicap accessibility.
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Nescopeck State Park is one of Pennsylvania's newest State Parks and includes an environmental education center and offers hiking, cross-country skiing and fishing.
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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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The National Shrine of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The National Shrine of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is the largest of its kind in North America. The outdoor grounds are open to the public.
