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The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission has received a $48,400 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to create a STEAM center and overnight lodging at Eckley Miners’ Village.
Thanks to our local partners, we rose to NEH’s challenge to raise a 50% match and will kick off architectural design work in Spring 2025.
About the Project
Called an “innovative” and “visionary endeavor” by NEH referees, the STEAM center will serve as a meeting place for Northeastern Pennsylvania’s universities, K-12 schools, and broader community, transforming Eckley into a hub of hands-on learning and cutting-edge scholarship in a chronically underserved region.
By renovating the 2,900 square-foot, 19th-century home of Eckley founder Asa Foster, we are creating a one-of-a-kind lifelong learning environment. Partnerships with the region’s educational institutions will facilitate mentorships for K-12 students to work alongside university researchers, training seminars for area teachers to engage with emerging scholarship, and exhibits and programs to share new findings about the region with community members. Nearby, a rehabilitated miner’s home will offer 1,500 square feet of overnight lodging, allowing researchers and visitors alike to fully immerse themselves in anthracite heritage.
Read our Research & Learning Center White Paper to learn more.
Project Partners
With Support From
Operator Tier ($5,000+)
Foreman Tier ($2,000-$5,000)
Miner Tier ($500-$2,000)
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