Vince Hydro Publications (2026)

Continuing documentation of the history of Carbon County, Pennsylvania, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company, and the early anthracite industry of Pennsylvania.

07/09/2026

The Nesquehoning Historical Society is pleased to announce the next event in a series of Local History Presentations as part of Carbon County & Nesquehoning’s America250 Celebration.

Local historian and author Vince Hydro will narrate a visual presentation entitled: “The Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company’s Summit Hill and Panther Valley Mining Operations 1818 to 1873.”

In the 1840s, as part of plans to greatly increase production, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company expanded its mining operations from Summit Hill down into the Panther Creek Valley. This expansion required extending the famous Mauch Chunk gravity railroad into the Panther Valley. The gravity railroad was known thereafter as “The Switchback.”

Join us for either of two showings; doors open an hour before the presentation.

Monday, September 28, 2026, at 6:00 pm
And
Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 12:00 Noon

Following his presentation, Hydro will be signing copies of his book: History of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company’s Summit Hill and Panther Creek Operations and Switchback Railroad. Copies of Hydro’s previous publications will also be available.

These presentations will take place at the NHS Museum, 157 West Railroad Street, Corner of Ratcliff and Railroad Sts. in Nesquehoning. There is ample parking available in the large lot located next to the Museum, however, we have filled up the lot at recent events. Come early to get a good parking spot and seat in the Museum.

This event is open to the public free of charge, although donations to the Historical Society are appreciated, and enable the society to maintain the Museum and presentation space.

27/08/2026

The swimming hole that my dad went to during his childhood. Obviously an old mine stripping hole he told me they called it "The Buck," and that it was very close to Mauch Chunk / Jim Thorpe. He remembered that it was not easy to get to. They had to climb ladders and cross makeshift bridges to get there from Nesquehoning. The Blue Ponds that I remember going to were much closer to Nesquehoning. This photo was probably taken 1945-47. Thanks to my niece Chrissy Devore for sharing the picture.

08/08/2026

The Nesquehoning Historical Society is pleased to announce another event in a series of Local History Presentations as part of Carbon County & Nesquehoning’s America250 Celebration. Local historian and author Vince Hydro will narrate a visual presentation entitled: “Asa Packer’s People: The Story of the Packer Family.”

Join us for either of two showings; doors open an hour before the presentation.

Monday, August 31, 2026, at 6:00 pm
And
Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 12:00 Noon

This event will include a visual presentation of the history of the children of Asa and Sarah Packer. Among many other achievements, Asa Packer was the founder of the Lehigh Valley Railroad, Lehigh University and St. Luke’s Hospital. In Asa Packer’s People, historian and author Vince Hydro relates the history of the children of Asa and Sarah Packer, based upon documented sources, and sets these stories against the myths and rumors that have been perpetuated over the years about this family.

These presentations will take place at the NHS Museum, 157 West Railroad Street, Corner of Ratcliff and Railroad Sts. in Nesquehoning. There is ample parking available in the large lot located next to the Museum, however, we have filled up the lot at recent events. Come early to get a good parking spot and seat in the Museum.

This event is open to the public free of charge, although donations to the Historical Society are appreciated, and enable the society to maintain the Museum and presentation space.

09/05/2026

The Nesquehoning Historical Society is pleased to announce the third event in a series of Local History Presentations as part of Carbon County & Nesquehoning’s America250 Celebration.

Local historian and author Vince Hydro will narrate this visual presentation entitled: “The History of Nesquehoning’s Room Run Railroad”

Join us for either of two showings; doors open an hour before the presentation.

Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 6:00 pm
And
Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 1:00 pm

NOTE:
Local musician Dave Matsinko will be performing in the NHS Museum on Monday evening, June 1.

Following the completion of the Mauch Chunk gravity railroad, later known more famously as the Switchback, the LC&N constructed its second gravity railroad, from Nesquehoning to schutes on the Lehigh River. The Room Run railroad hauled coal from the Room Run mines, located just southwest of Nesquehoning, from 1833 until 1869, when the Nesquehoning mines were connected to the Nesquehoning Valley Railroad.

Following his presentation, Hydro will be signing copies of his book: “History of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company’s Room Run Gravity Railroad,” as well as copies of his other self-published books.

These presentations will take place at the NHS Museum, 157 West Railroad Street, Corner of Ratcliff and Railroad Sts. in Nesquehoning. There is ample parking available in the large lot located next to the Museum, however, we have filled up the lot at recent events. Come early to get a good parking spot and seat in the Museum.

This event is open to the public free of charge, although donations to the Historical Society are appreciated, and enable the society to maintain the Museum and presentation space.

07/04/2026

The Nesquehoning Historical Society is pleased to announce the second event in a series of Local History Presentations as part of Carbon County & Nesquehoning’s America250 Celebration.

Local historian and author Vince Hydro will narrate this visual presentation entitled: “The Lost Village of Lausanne.”

Join us for either of two showings; doors open an hour before the presentation.

Monday, April 27, 2026, at 6:00 pm
And
Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 1:00 pm

Before the founding of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company and the construction of the Lehigh Navigation, the Village of Lausanne was settled at the mouth of the Nesquehoning Creek. The village was the origination point of the earliest ark shipments down the Lehigh River and was originally intended by the LC&N to be the site of Company headquarters. Hydro’s presentation will also include a short history of the Lehigh and Susquehanna Turnpike, as well as Lausanne’s famous Landing Tavern.

Following his presentation, Hydro will be signing copies of his book: “Outpost on the Lehigh River: The Lost Village of Lausanne,” as well as copies of his other self-published books.

These presentations will take place at the NHS Museum, 157 West Railroad Street, Corner of Ratcliff and Railroad Sts. in Nesquehoning. There is ample parking available in the large lot located next to the Museum, however, we have filled up the lot at recent events. Come early to get a good parking spot and seat in the Museum.

This event is open to the public free of charge, although donations to the Historical Society are appreciated, and enable the society to maintain the Museum and presentation space.

02/03/2026

The Nesquehoning Historical Society is pleased to announce the start of a series of Local History Presentations as part of the town’s America250 Celebration.

The first presentation in this series will be The History of Nesquehoning Village, Part I.

Join us for either of two showings; doors open an hour before the presentation.

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 6:00 pm
And
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 1:00 pm

Hydro’s presentation will cover many facets of the town’s early history, including meaning of the name, “Nesquehoning”; the early settlers in the valley, the discovery of anthracite coal along Room Run and a brief history of the town’s coal mining industry.

The events will take place at the NHS Museum, 157 West Railroad Street, Corner of Ratcliff and Railroad Sts. in Nesquehoning. There is ample parking available in the large lot located next to the Museum, however, we have filled up the lot at recent events. Come early to get a good parking spot and seat in the Museum.

This event is open to the public free of charge, although donations to the Historical Society are always welcome.

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