Mission Statement
Greater Pittston Historical Society works to discover, collect, study, organize, preserve and display the history of Greater Pittston and to make that history available to the general public, public schools, researchers and historians. We support this mission by engaging in a variety of public educational programs; by organizing, maintaining and displaying artifact collections; by promoting the preservation of historic buildings and sites and by partnering with local and regional institutions to help us reach our goal of preserving the history of Greater Pittston for future generations.
Greater Pittston Historical Society | Preserving the Rich Heritage of Pittston
The Greater Pittston Historical Society (GPHS) is a nonprofit organization committed to protecting and celebrating the history of Pittston, PA. Through a variety of initiatives, GPHS collects and safeguards historical artifacts, documents and oral histories that reflect the cultural and historical significance of the region. Their mission centers on educating the public and ensuring that the city’s past is preserved for future generations.
Preservation Through Community Engagement
GPHS works closely with local residents and institutions to identify and protect important sites, buildings and landmarks from being lost to development or neglect. By collaborating with schools, libraries, churches, businesses and civic groups, they expand community awareness of local heritage.
Historical Resources and Archival Projects
The organization is actively developing a digital archive filled with photographs, personal stories and documents. These materials are shared through public exhibits, presentations and social media, helping to bring Pittston’s history to life for a wider audience.
A Vision for Educational Access
GPHS aims to make this growing archive easily accessible to the public, especially educators, students and researchers. Their ultimate goal is to establish a physical and digital resource center to serve as a permanent home for Pittston’s historical treasures.
GPHS continues to foster civic pride while connecting the past to the present through shared history.
