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Special Events
The facility and grounds of this magnificent edifice are stunning and memorable. Facilities and ground rentals are available to members. Plan your special gathering, conference, party or outing in a venue that truly blends art and class to your function.
Tenant rentals are available to artists. Contact the Administative Office for availability. 570.622.2788
About Us
On March 11, 1978, the deed to the property was conveyed to the Schuylkill County Council for the Arts by the heirs of Mrs. Augusta Yuengling. After sixty-five years, this family homestead has become a regional center housing a professional and volunteer staff dedicated to fostering growth in the art and ethic heritage of Schuylkill County.
Arts & Cultural Center Formerly The Yuengling Mansion 1440 Mahantango Street Pottsville, PA |
Originally, the home of the Yuengling family, the owners of America's oldest brewery this property became the Art and Ethnic Center, the home of the Schuylkill County Council for the Arts in March 1978. The heirs of Augusta Yuengling donated the house and grounds in order to provide Schuylkill County with a home for cultural and arts activities. Thanks in part to the generosity of the Yuenglings, the SCCA has continued to grow and establish a variety of innovative programs that reach thousands of people across the region. The home was entered on the National Register of Historic Places in Washington D.C. in 1979. Schuylkill County Council for the Arts |