Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area

06/09/2026

We will be conducting another Vintage Mine Lamp demonstration day at the Brooks Mine, Nay Aug Park, Scranton this Saturday June 13th. We look forward to seeing you there and not only talking about the many different types of mining lamps used over the years, once again our volunteer anthracite historians will be actually operating them underground for you! This is always a really fun day, hope to see you Saturday!

06/03/2026

If you are planning to visit Steamtown during the Big Boy Reunion, here is the schedule:

June 13 – Steamtown NHS open, Big Boy not yet on site.
June 14 – Site closed for preparations
June 15 & 16 – PUBLIC DISPLAY DAYS
June 17 through 30 - Operations return largely to normal, with on-site parking available, limited short train ride experiences, and both Big Boy locomotives on display.

The Union Pacific "Big Boy" No. 4014, will be on display at Steamtown National Historic Site beginning June 15 through June 30.

Timed entry reservations are required for all visits from June 15 through June 30 and are available on https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/10088803



Image Credit: Lerro Photography

06/03/2026

🚲 To celebrate World Bicycle Day on June 3, Lackawanna Heritage Valley will debut a new mini exhibit at LHVA headquarters: From High Wheels to Heritage Trails.

Created in collaboration with the The Lackawanna Historical Society , the display showcases two antique bicycles on loan from the Society — an 1880s Penny Farthing and an early women’s “safety bicycle.” The project was made possible by the dedication of Ella Rayburn, a longtime LHVA board member and champion of regional heritage preservation, who recently retired from the Board after years of service.

The exhibit highlights how cycling has evolved alongside the industrial landscapes, rail lines, and river valleys that shaped northeastern Pennsylvania — a tradition that lives on today along the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, where thousands of riders each year enjoy the region at a human pace.

Visitors stopping by LHVA or joining upcoming meetings or tours are encouraged to check it out.

05/26/2026

Explore your hometown! We're excited to announce our schedule of FREE architectural walking tours for this summer, each exploring a different part of Downtown Scranton. Mark your calendars, and please call the Society at 570-344-3841 to reserve your spot!

05/23/2026

A big thank you to Liz Haikes and FOX56 News for covering our Heritage Express Fourth Grade Edition on Friday at Steamtown National Historic Site!

Programs like Heritage Express help connect students to the rich history, culture, and stories that shaped our region — inspiring the next generation to appreciate and preserve Northeastern Pennsylvania’s heritage.

We are grateful for partnerships that help share the importance of education, community engagement, and historic preservation, all of which align with our shared mission.

Thank you again to FOX56 and to all of the students, educators, and volunteers who made the day such a success!

It’s a big year for Steamtown National Historic Site as the park prepares for major events expected to bring thousands to Northeastern Pennsylvania, but this we

05/18/2026

We’re proud to support events that bring people together, celebrate community, and create opportunities for fun and inclusion across our region.

Congratulations to everyone involved in the first-ever Clover Games — what a fantastic event! Thank you to Johnson College for hosting and to all the participants, volunteers, and organizers who helped make the day such a success.

We’re honored to have partnered in this special event and look forward to seeing the Clover Games continue to grow in the years ahead! 🍀

05/17/2026

Carbondale, Pennsylvania in the early 1900s

This postcard views shows a colorized view of Carbondale, Pennsylvania in the first decade of the 20th century.

(UMD - National Trust for Historic Preservation Postcard Collection)

05/16/2026

Due to unexpected maintenance on our Baldwin Locomotive Works No. 26 steam locomotive, short train rides inside the park are cancelled for tomorrow.

The 10:00 AM excursion to Carbondale Public Library's Spring Marketplace & Craft Fair will operate as scheduled, pulled by our historic diesel locomotive, the Nickel Plate Road No. 514.

Locomotive repair shop tours will be offered inside the park at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

For updated information, visit our park website: https://www.nps.gov/stea/planyourvisit/trainrides.htm.