Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Celebration March 9, 2008
Ohio hosts 2008 National Minerals Education Conference:
June 15-18

Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Celebration March 9, 2008
On Sunday, March 9, 2008, from Noon to 5 PM, the Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum in McDade Park, Scranton, will offer an afternoon of family activities in celebration of Charter Day, all free of charge. Charter Day marks the anniversary of the document by which King Charles II, in 1681, granted to William Penn the large tract of land known today as the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Residents of all ages are invited to browse the exhibits, participate in children’s heritage activities and enjoy refreshments. The Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum is located in McDade Park, off Keyser Avenue, in Scranton (Exits 182 or 191B off I-81, and Exit 122 from I-476). The museum is open year-round Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. Please call the Anthracite Heritage Museum at 570-963-4804 for more information.

Ohio hosts 2008 National Minerals Education Conference:
June 15-18
The Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association will host the 2008 National Minerals Education Conference in Columbus. The conference includes presentations from educators, hands-on activity demonstrations and field trips to local quarries and power plants. More details will be posted later. Please contact Pat Jacomet at patj@oaima.org for more information.