Schuylkill County Historical Society, Museum, and Gift Shop, Pottsville

About Schuylkill County Historical Society, Museum, and Gift Shop

The Schuylkill County Historical Society, Museum, and Gift Shop preserves and displays the rich history of Schuylkill County, from coal mining to the Underground Railroad. Visitors browse rooms filled with a priceless collection of historical materials, records, and artifacts that illustrate the county's past. The museum operates as an educational resource and repository housed in the historic Centre Street Grammar School, a Civil War-era building. Guided and self-guided tours help visitors learn about the county's diverse ethnic heritage, industries, businesses, military contributions, and family histories. Throughout 2026, the society is hosting special programs and events celebrating America's 250th anniversary and highlighting the people and stories that shaped the nation. The museum welcomes members, researchers, scholars, and the general public interested in exploring Schuylkill County's unique and colorful past. Located in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, the society has been dedicated to discovering, preserving, and promoting local history since its incorporation in 1903.