The Mines of Northern Dauphin County
Schedule
Tue, 21 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
New Life Center | Millersburg, PA
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📚⛏ The Mines of Northern Dauphin CountyStories from the Short Mountain and Williamstown Collieries
Join the Historical Society of Millersburg & Upper Paxton Township for an evening exploring the powerful - and often dangerous - coal mining history that shaped the Upper End.
🗓 April 21
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 New Life Center, Millersburg, PA
In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the coal mines at Wiconisco and Williamstown were among the most productive in the United States, fueling the Industrial Revolution and driving the economy of Northern Dauphin County. From the discovery of anthracite at Bear Gap in 1825 to the closures during the Great Depression, this presentation will trace the rise and fall of the industry - including mine disasters, labor uprisings, economic booms and busts, and the lasting impact on the Lykens Valley.
🎤 Presenter: Jake Wynn
A Williamstown native, Jake is a public historian and tourism marketing professional currently serving as Senior Marketing & Communications Manager for Visit Frederick. He previously worked with the National Museum of Civil War Medicine and the Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum, writes at wynninghistory.com, and co-hosts the Public History with Justin, Jake, and Molly podcast.
Whether you’re a lifelong resident or simply curious about local history, this is a night you won’t want to miss.
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New Life Center, 346 Center St, Millersburg, PA 17061-1614, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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