Mauch Chunk Historical Society in Jim Thorpe

10/08/2026

join the Mauch Chunk Historical Society and join us for our fall members only party!. If you're not a member you can become one at mauchchunkhistoricalsociety.square.site

08/07/2026

Andrew Roberts, the unsung hero of the Mauch Chunk Opera House, climbing high to install a banner!

06/29/2026

The Mauch Historical Society Board dedicated the Mauch Chunk Opera House theater to Hazleton Philanthropist Pasco Schiavo last night. The Schiavo estate is administered by the Luzerne Foundation. Last nights celebration honored their latest gift, a 250 thousand dollar endowment fund. They'd gifted 175 thousand dollars previously.

We also thanked local politicians who'd helped us to secure grants for the building, including PA State Rep. Doyle Heffley, Pa State Senator Dave Argall, the Carbon County Commissioners, and Mauch Chunk Trust President Pat Reilly.

Under the tireless fundraising efforts of Historical Society President Bob Yevak, and the grant writing and implementation skills of Andrew Roberts, we've made lots of progress in keeping the Mauch Chunk Opera House up to date, while preserving its historical integrity. This endowment will keep us rolling well into the future!

04/20/2026

04/01/2026

13 spots left on the Historical Society charter train to Pottsville leaving Nesquehoning at 9 am April 10, returning 5:30 pm. Don’t miss out, get your tickets now! Mauch-chunk-historical-society.square.site