Things to do in Hazelton
Eckley Historic Village
The Village was founded in 1854 as a company owned and built anthracite-mining community and remained that way for 115 years. It included not only the mines and collieries but also the houses, churches, schools, hotel, and company store. The entire Village was owned by a series of coal companies during those years, and the houses were never sold to the occupants. As a result, very few changes were made to the surviving houses, allowing much of the original fabric of the houses to be retained. It was for this reason Paramount Studios chose Eckley for on-site filming of the movie, The Molly Maguires. Paramount made some cosmetic restorations to the Village, such as burying the power lines and building a reproduction breaker, company store, and mule barn. Open Monday - Saturday 9am – 5pm; Sunday noon – 5pm; closed on State holidays, except Memorial Day, July 4, and Labor Day. Located 5 miles from Hazelton. Call 570-636-2070 for more information.
Eckley Miners' Village
Eckley Miners' Village is off SR 940, following signs. This living-history museum is a 19th-century anthracite mining village with 50 buildings. Exhibits, pictures and slide shows in the visitor center depict the lives of miners and their families. Some houses not open to the public are occupied by retired miners. Call (570) 636-2070 for more information.
No. 9 Mine & Museum
No. 9 Mine & Museum is off SR 209, following signs. An electric train transports visitors 1,600 feet into the mountain where anthracite coal was mined 1855-1972. Highlights of the underground tours, which are conducted by former miners, include stories about the history and hazards of mining. The tour includes a look at an underground hospital cut into stone. Above ground, the museum is housed in the former wash shanty. Call (570) 645-7074 for more information.
9 Dock St., Lansford, PA 18232
Stonehedge Gardens
Stonehedge Gardens is at 51 Dairy Rd., just e. of jct. SRs 309 and 443. Herb, hosta, water, perennial, nature and chili pepper gardens comprise Stonehedge Gardens' 6 acres. Ponds and a creek also are part of the complex. Call (570) 386-4276 for more information.
51 Dairy Rd., South Tamaqua, PA