Museums & Galleries

ARTSPACE GALLERY, 18 North 7^th Street, Stroudsburg. Gallery of the Pocono Arts Council, the arts leadership, service, and education organization serving the 4-county Pocono Mountains region with the mission Culture Builds Community! Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Shows, displays, events, exhibits. Call (570) 476-4460; see www.poconoarts.org.

BELL SCHOOL, on Cherry Valley Road in Stormsville, southwest of Stroudsburg. The circa-1860 one-room school served students until 1953. Artifacts, photos, guided tours. Presented and maintained by Monroe County Historical Association. Open seasonally and by appointment. Donations accepted. Call (570) 421-7703, email mcha@ptd.net, see www.monroehistorical.org.

BETHEL ONE-ROOM SCHOOL; from Route 6 at Indian Orchard, take Route 652 east for 1 mile, turn right onto Bethel School Road, travel a mile to the schoolhouse on left. Administered by the Wayne County Historical Society, 810 Main Street, Honesdale. See the one-room school, built circa 1872, during open houses and by appointment. Call (570) 253-3240, or visit www.waynehistorypa.org.

CALDER HOUSE MUSEUM, Route 191 and Pine Mill Rd. in Equinunk. Historical displays, exhibits, and programs hosted by the Equinunk Historical Society. Also see the restored Joel Hill Water-Powered Sawmill on Duck Harbor Road off Route 191 at Lookout. A National Historic Site. Phone (570) 224-6722 for a schedule to see the mill in operation; visit
www.waynehistorypa.org.

CARBON COUNTY WELCOME CENTER, 2 Lehigh Avenue, Jim Thorpe. Exhibits include coal mining, canal shipping, rail transportation, Delaware and Lehigh Corridor, hiking, biking, skiing, museum tours, train rides, shopping, restaurants, and accommodations. Visit 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. Call (570) 325-3673 or (888) JIM-THORPE, and see
www.JimThorpe.org.

COLUMNS MUSEUM, 608 Broad Street, Milford. The restored 1904 neo-classical home is the museum of the Pike County Historical Society. Highlighting the “Bloody Lincoln Flag,” placed under President Lincoln’s head after he was shot at Ford’s Theater. Exhibits on philosopher Charles Sanders Peirce, and Father Francis Craft, liaison at The Battle of Wounded Knee and 1^st white Chief of the Sioux. WWII posters, propaganda, weapons, uniforms. Genealogical research information, maps, photographs. Open Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday September through June, and Wednesday through Sunday in July and August. Call (570) 296-8126; see www.pikecountyhistoricalsociety.org.

COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION MUSEUM, in the Township Complex, 5550 Memorial Boulevard, Route 611, Tobyhanna. Ice harvesting, the military, extensive photo collection, and artifacts. Programs, displays, speakers, and historical, social, and cultural events. Admission to the museum is free, donations appreciated, tours by appointment. Regular hours are Mondays 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and Saturdays June through September from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Meetings are the 3^rd Monday at 7 p.m., except December. Phone (570) 894-4207 or (570) 839-7306; see
www.coolbaughtwp.org.

CRESCO STATION MUSEUM, Sand Spring Road off Route 390 at Cresco Railroad Depot. Antique toys, anthracite coal mine display, diorama of the 1764 John Price homestead, churches of Barrett Township, P.O.S. of America Lodge, Civil War, and early Boy Scout displays. Craftsmen demonstrate old-time skills. Free; donations accepted. Art shows, socials, and music programs. Administered by the Barrett Township Historical Society; call (570) 595-6157, and visit
www.barretthistory.org.

DORFLINGER GLASS MUSEUM in the Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, Long Ridge Road, White Mills. Highlighting the life of Christian Dorflinger, creator of fine crystal and cut glass, educated at the Cristalleries de Saint Louis in France. In 1865, he built a glass factory and town of 100 homes to design and produce lead crystal. Largest collection of Honesdale Glass in the world, plus period antiques and factory artifacts. Open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; call (570) 253-1185 and see www.dorflinger.org.

DRIEBE FREIGHT STATION, 537 Ann Street next to McMichaels Park, Stroudsburg. Restored 1882 railroad freight station housing a working model train display, industrial exhibits, general store, music exhibits, and gift shop. A 1923 Chestnut Hill Railroad caboose displays memorabilia. Phone (570) 424-1776 to schedule a visit; donation suggested.

THE ANTOINE DUTOT MUSEUM & GALLERY, Main Street, Route 611 in Delaware Water Gap. Housed in a brick schoolhouse circa 1850 with rotating fine art exhibits in a 1^st-floor gallery, and 2^nd-floor museum of local history featuring a preserved schoolroom. Sit at an antique desk, view a slide show of local history, and see memorabilia. Open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. Phone (570) 476-4240; visit
www.dutotmuseum.com.

EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY Madelon Powers Art Gallery, Fine and Performing Arts Center, Normal and Marguerite streets, East Stroudsburg. Open Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 11 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Tuesday/Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Phone (570) 422-3483; see www.esu.edu.

ECKLEY MINERS’ VILLAGE, 10 miles east of Hazleton on Highland Road, 3 miles off Route 940. Re-live history in a coal miners’ patch town. Founded in 1854, Eckley was an anthracite-mining community of company-owned homes. In 1971, the village became a living museum with miners’ homes, churches, company store, and doctor’s office. Open year ‘round, administered by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission. Guided walking tours available; call (570) 636-2070, see www.eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com.

EQUINUNK HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 1972 Pine Mill Road in Equinunk; listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Collects, preserves, and interprets the history of the Upper Delaware River corridor, from prehistoric times. Books, documents, photographs, cultural objects, educational programs, lectures, special events, library, genealogy, and publications. School room, loom room, farm room, and Stockport Room. Call (570) 224-6722, email ehs22@verizon.net. Calder Museum, Calder Corner Shop, and Civil War-era Joel Hill water-powered sawmill; see www.rootsweb.com/~paehs. 

GREY TOWERS NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE in Milford, former home of Pennsylvania Governor and founder of the US Forest Service, Gifford Pinchot. The 1886 French chateau/mansion serves as a museum and conference center under the stewardship of the USDA Forest Service. Guided tours, special events. From Route 6, turn on Old Owego Turnpike, go ¼ mile to the entrance. Call (570) 296-9630; see www.greytowers.org or www.fs.fed.us/gt.

OLD MAUCH CHUNK LANDING, Route 209 in Jim Thorpe. A former New Jersey Central Railroad Station, built in 1888 to serve a booming passenger trade. Now a hub for special events, exhibits, and rail excursions. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Explore industrial heritage exhibits from 9:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. daily. Call (570) 325-3673 or (570) 421-5791; visit www.jimthorpe.org.

PENNSYLVANIA SKI & WINTER SPORTS MUSEUM & HALL OF FAME, at Camelback Mountain Resort in Tannersville (I-80 exit 299). See the evolution of skis, bindings, and related equipment during the 20^th century. Also highlighted are skates and sleds, clothing, historic photos, biographies, and posters. Dedicated to preserving the history of winter sports in Pennsylvania, open to the public free of charge. Call Camelback at (570) 629-1661; see www.skicamelback.com and www.paskimuseum.org.

POCONO INDIAN MUSEUM, Route 209, Bushkill. Living history, ancient artifacts, and crafts of the Delaware Indians residing in the Delaware River region of Monroe and Pike counties. Receive a 1/2-price tour admission with a full-price adult tour admission. Excellent gift shop, gift certificates available. Open daily except Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving; adjacent to Starting Gate Action Sports. Phone (570) 588-9338; visit
www.poconoindianmuseum.com.

RESICA FALLS SCOUT RESERVATION, Route 402, 6 miles north of Marshalls Creek. Indian museum housing fabled Cornell Faucett and Andrew Lewis Indian Artifacts Exhibits, Scout handcrafts, and local postcards. Free. Phone (570) 223-8312. Open weekends or by appointment.

Shawnee Gallery is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Fridays ‘til 8 p.m. through the month of December, at 116 Worthington just off River Road in Shawnee-on-Delaware. You’ll find full displays of art and crafts from local artists and artisans, perfect for memorable, enjoyable gifts of quality. Choose from watercolors, original oils, jewelry, ceramics, metalwork, fabrics, leather, and woodwork. For more information: (570) 420-9404. Browse pieces for sale at www.shawneegallery.com.

SLATE BELT HERITAGE CENTER, 30 North First Street, Route 191, Bangor. Self-guided tour of 9 rooms honoring founders and industries; Slate Room, Textile Room, Welsh Room, Cornish Room, WWII Home Front Room, artifacts, videos, and data collection information. Chairlift available. Fire Museum exhibit with Bangor’s 1^st fire truck. Open Saturday, Sunday, and by appointment. Free. Call (610) 588-8615 or (610) 588-3434; visit www.slatebeltheritage.com. 

STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, 150 S. Washington Ave., Scranton. Only National Park devoted to steam railroading. Locomotive and railroad equipment displays, museum, and train rides. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. Exit 185 off I-81, Central Scranton Expressway; entrance at Lackawanna and Cliff avenues. Call (570) 340-5200 or 1-888-693-9391; see www.nps.gov/stea.

STROUD MANSION & LIBRARY, 900 Main Street, Stroudsburg. Built by Jacob Stroud in 1795, housing artifacts and exhibits of Monroe County; hosted by the Monroe County Historical Association. Elizabeth D. Walters Library with extensive genealogical materials, museum, library, and gift shop. Open Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 1^st and 3^rd Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; guided tours 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Admission. Call (570) 421-7703; see www.monroehistorical.org.

TOBYHANNA TRAIN STATION & MUSEUM, Route 423 in Tobyhanna. Hosted by the Pocono Rail Historical Society, open seasonally and for special events. Tour the restored facility and see how it was when the station was bustling. Rail videos, running model train layouts, memorabilia, railroad art, and souvenirs. Free; donations accepted. Call (570) 894-3338.

WALLENPAUPACK HISTORICAL SOCIETY, Lake Wallenpaupack. Williams House, 103 Manor Woods Court in Paupack off Route 507, has tools, guns, weaving implements, artifacts, and a sleigh; by appointment. Palmyra Township Building off Gumbletown Road has wallpaper tools, early woodworking tools, and bells from 1-room schools; 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday through Thursday. PPL Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center off Route 6 has Ray LaTournou’s Dorflinger glass collection, glass blowing tools, samples, and artifacts; Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call (570) 226-8980; see www.wallenpaupackhistorical.org.

WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM RESTORED JASON TORREY LAND OFFICE BUILDING, 810 Main Street, Honesdale. Delaware and Hudson Canal Company office, a National Historic Landmark; Americana exhibits, library with climate-controlled storage of artifacts and documents. Wayne County exhibit, Honesdale glass, quilt and photo displays, Native American artifacts, and Movin’ Energy display. Call (570) 253-3240; see www.waynehistorypa.org.