MAHANOY AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

MAHANOY CITY, PA

The Mahanoy Area Historical Society is a non-profit organization that was established in 1977 in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania. The society's mission is to preserve and promote the history of the Mahanoy Valley area, which includes Mahanoy City, Mahanoy Township, East Union Township, and Delano Township.

The society operates out of a building located at 1 West Centre Street in Mahanoy City. This building, which was originally a bank, was donated to the society in 1986. The building has been renovated and now houses the society's museum, which features exhibits on the history of the area, including coal mining, railroads, and local businesses.

The society also maintains an extensive collection of artifacts, documents, and photographs related to the history of the Mahanoy Valley area. The collection includes items such as mining equipment, tools, and clothing, as well as documents and photographs related to local businesses, schools, and churches.

In addition to preserving and promoting local history, the Mahanoy Area Historical Society also hosts a variety of events and programs throughout the year, including lectures, tours, and community events. The society is run by a volunteer board of directors and relies on donations and grants to fund its operations.

MAHANOY AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in MAHANOY CITY PA. US MID #8404200859

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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• telephone: 5707731295
• website: www.mahanoyhistory.org

MAHANOY AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 127
MAHANOY CITY
PA
17948

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