Scranton, PA 18504   ~  570-963-4804




Anthracite Heritage Camp


Group shot of campers.

July 15, 16, 17 & 18th, 2008
9:00AM - 12:30 PM

The Anthracite Heritage Camp will provide an opportunity for children ages 8 to 12 to experience the life of a coal miner's child in the early 1900's and promote understanding and pride in the culture of the anthracite region.

The camp will be operated by a professional staff .


The cost is 
$50.00 for Associate Members 
and 
$75.00 for non-members 
and includes all supplies, snacks and a t-shirt.


The children will establish friendships among children from different ethnic backgrounds, experience the contrast between their life and that of a child in the early 1900's, and participate in and learn the heritage of the region.
Building Boats



Dinosaur Eggs for Snacks.


Learning to Play the Harmonica

For More Information Contact
Ruth Cummings
570-963-4804
Email:  rucummings@state.pa.us

Registration is on a first come first serve basis.

The Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum and 
Iron Furnaces, administered by Chester Kulesa, Site Administrator,
 are two of three sites that  make up the Anthracite Museum Complex, 
which also includes 
Eckley Miner's Village.
The Museum and Iron Furnaces are owned and operated by the 
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Historical and Museum 
Commission, Harrisburg, PA. 

Edward G. Rendell, Governor
Wayne Spilove, Chairman
Barbara Franco, Executive Director

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