History strengthened by memory
The public collection brings together historical writing, photographs, patent records, and a historical map. Firsthand memories preserve details that formal records can miss and add the voices of people who knew the city.
How the museum works
Precise dates stay precise, uncertain dates stay qualified, and community recollections remain visibly separate from established historical claims. Corrections and contributed material enter a private editorial review before anything appears publicly.
Stories that connect the city
Shamokin’s history lives in the relationships between its people, businesses, inventions, parks, churches, neighborhoods, and public spaces. The story of Modesto Foieri and Doodle Bug Park is one of those connections—a family attraction remembered across generations.
Website and mobile app
This website is the reading room: stories, photographs, patents, a timeline, and a historical map. Guided walking routes, directions, proximity features, passport stamps, and tour progress belong only in the Shamokin Stories mobile app.
Available on iPhone and Android. See mobile and installable-website options.
Present-day Shamokin
For current businesses, events, downtown revitalization, and community resources, visit GoShamokin ↗. Shamokin Stories remains focused on historical interpretation and preservation.