For more than 250 years, Northeastern Pennsylvania has helped power the nation.
Join us for a compelling evening of stories tracing our region’s economic evolution — from the first commercial coal mine near Pittston in 1775 to today’s diversified economy.

Learn how coal transformed industry and home heating, how the Scranton brothers’ iron forge helped launch America’s railroad system, and how by 1890 our region produced one-third of the nation’s silk. Discover the legacy of lumber, oil and natural gas in the Northern Tier, and the brewing traditions that date back to 1829.

Through booms, busts, and reinvention, our communities have adapted — building a modern economy rooted in technology, manufacturing, healthcare, and service industries.

Come explore the industries that shaped our past — and continue to influence our future.

Doors open at 5:30pm
Event Starts at 6:00pm

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