Museums, Galleries, & Antiquity

ARTSPACE GALLERY, 18 North 7^th Street, downtown Stroudsburg. A gallery of the Pocono Arts Council, the arts leadership, service, and educational organization serving the entire 4-county Pocono Mountains region with the mission Culture Builds Community. Hours are Monday through Friday from 10:00am to 4:00pm; Saturday and Sunday from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Shows, displays, special events, and exhibits. Sponsoring the Pocono State Craft Festival on Saturday and Sunday, August 28^th and 29^th, at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm; see the display ad for a special offer! Call (570) 476-4460, and view www.artspacegallery.net.

BELL SCHOOL, on Cherry Valley Road in Stormsville, southwest of Stroudsburg. Built around 1860, the one-room school served students until 1953. Artifacts, photos, and guided tours. Presented and maintained by the Monroe County Historical Association. Open Sundays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm in July and August. Special hours and group tours by appointment. Donations appreciated. Call (570) 421-7703, email mcha@ptd.net, or see www.monroehistorical.org.

BETHEL ONE-ROOM SCHOOL, near Indian Orchard. From Route 6 at Indian Orchard, take Rt. 652 east for 1 mile, turn right onto Bethel School Road, travel 1 mile to the schoolhouse on left. One-room school circa 1872, administered by the Wayne County Historical Society, 810 Main Street in Honesdale. The Bethel School is open one Sunday a month in June, July, and August from 1:00pm until 4:00pm, and also by appointment. Call (570) 253-3240, or visit www.waynehistorypa.org.

BROWSERY ANTIQUES & NEEDFUL THINGS, The Market at Durham Trading, 5234 7 Bridge Road, Route 209, East Stroudsburg/Marshalls Creek. Find a wide variety of antiques in a showroom setting, where knowledgeable dealers offer a wide variety of eclectic items ranging from primitives to contemporary pieces; no reproductions or crafts. Open Friday from 11:00am to 6:00pm, and Saturday, Sunday, and holidays from 9:00am to 6:00pm. Phone (570) 424-6222, and see www.durhamtrading.com.

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 Hill Sawmill, a restored water-powered sawmill located on Duck Harbor Road off Route 191 at Lookout. A National Historic Site. Phone (570) 224-6722 for a schedule of Open House days to see the mill in operation, and see 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. Hours are 9:30am until 5:30pm daily. Call (570) 325-3673 or 1-888-JIM-THORPE, and visit www.JimThorpe.org.

COLUMNS MUSEUM, 608 Broad Street in Milford. Maintained by the Pike County Historical Society, the restored 1904 Neo Classical home is the official museum of Pike County. Highlighting the “Bloody Lincoln Flag,” placed under President Lincoln’s head after he was shot at Ford’s Theater. Exhibits on the philosopher Charles Sanders Peirce, and Father Francis Craft, liaison at The Battle of Wounded Knee and first white man to be made Chief of the Sioux. WWII Poster & Propaganda, weapons, and uniforms. Genealogical research information, maps, and photographs. Open seasonally; special appointments and tours are available. Phone (570) 296-8126, and see www.pikecountyhistoricalsociety.org.

COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION MUSEUM, located in the Township Complex at 5550 Memorial Boulevard (Route 611) in Tobyhanna. Exhibits include ice harvesting displays, the military, an extensive photo collection, and historic artifacts. Special programs, displays, and events; meetings monthly. Open Mondays and Thursdays from 10:00am to 12:00pm, Saturdays through September from 12:00pm to 4:00pm, and by appointment. Special programs, events, and speakers. Admission is free, donations are appreciated, and group tours are available. Phone (570) 894-4207 or (570) 839-7306; visit www.coolbaughtwp.org.

CRESCO STATION MUSEUM, Sand Spring Road off Route 390 at the old Cresco Railroad Depot. Exhibits include a country store, and displays depicting the development of Barrett Township as well as an original handmade Jim Palmer guitar, Revolutionary War surgical instruments, Civil War medical instruments and memorabilia, tannery diorama, “Walk through Barrett,” churches of Barrett Township, and a P.O.S. of A. Lodge Display/U.S.S. Pocono Display. Craftsmen demonstrate old-time skills during the summer. Open through December 20^th. Free; donations acepted. Art shows, art sales, ice cream socials, and musical programs. Administered by the Barrett Township Historical Society; (570) 595-6157 and www.barrett.monroe.pa.us.

THE DORFLINGER GLASS MUSEUM in the Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary in White Mills, via Long Ridge Road off Route 6. Highlighting the remarkable life of Christian Dorflinger, creator of fine crystal and cut glass, educated at the Cristalleries de Saint Louis in France. In 1865, he purchased 600 acres of land here, building a glass factory and factory town of 100 homes, to design and produce lead crystal. Displayed among period antiques and factory artifacts, the collection encompasses household items to presentation pieces; it’s the largest selection of Honesdale Glass in the world! Open on selected dates; call (570) 253-1185, and see www.dorflinger.org.

DRIEBE FREIGHT STATION, 537 Ann Street, next to McMichaels Park in Stroudsburg. The restored 1882 freight station of the New York, Susquehanna, and Western Railroad. Currently an art gallery, showcasing the collections of the Monroe County Historical Association. Special exhibits by local artists throughout the year. Call (570) 421-7703, and visit www.monroehistorical.org.

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 a museum of local history upstairs. Featuring a preserved schoolroom. Sit at an antique desk, and view a slide show about local history! Another room holds memorabilia of the town. Open through October 11^th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm, on weekends. Phone (570) 476-4240, or visit www.dutotmuseum.com.

EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY Madelon Powers Art Gallery, Fine and Performing Arts Center. Open Monday through Thursday from 1:00pm to 4:00pm during university sessions. Learn more at www.esu.edu.

ECKLEY MINERS’ VILLAGE, 9 miles east of Hazleton off Route 940. Re-live history at this 19^th Century coal miners’ “patch town.” Founded in 1854, Eckley was an anthracite-mining community for 115 years. Owned by a series of coal companies, the houses were never sold to the occupants. In 1971, the village became a museum with over 200 residents; today, just 18 residents remain. Museum, miners’ homes, churches, company store, and doctor’s office. Open daily; administered by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission. Guided walking tours, staff and weather permitting. Call (570) 636-2070, and see www.eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com.

THE GLASS HAT, Route 191, ½ mile south of Hamlin Corners. Two floors filled with elegant glassware, antique oak and country furniture, estate jewelry, pottery, Depression glass, and general antiques and collectibles. Teacups and saucers, teapots, and lots of interesting tea things. A Christmas room, and a section of old kitchenware. Member of the Wayne, Pike, Sullivan Antique Dealers Association (WPSADA) and the Northeastern Pennsylvania Glass Appreciation Club. Open daily, weather permitting. Call (570) 689-4060, visit www.wpsada.com, or email tkobo@echoes.net.

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

HAWLEY ANTIQUE CENTER & COUNTRY COTTAGE in Hawley has everything for your country home! Carrying Donna Sharp quilted handbags, unique jewelry, country home décor, and quality gifts. Antiques and old books too! Located at 318 Main Avenue in historic downtown. Open daily. Phone for hours at (570) 226-8990.

THE MARKET AT DURHAM TRADING on Route 209, 7 Bridge Road, East Stroudsburg/Marshalls Creek, is an ever-changing gallery of 60+ vendors, plus Browsery Antiques & Needful Things! Enjoy 20,000 square feet of comfortable indoor retail space, filled with collectibles, eclectic furniture, antiques, unique and heirloom jewelry in gold, silver, and platinum, sporting goods, name plaques, pet supplies, health and wellness services, computer services/supplies, Lenox figurines, purses and gloves, shoes, gifts, a nail spa, and a wedding planner. Savor down-home cooking in 2 cafes! The Market at Durham Trading is open Fridays from 11:00am to 6:00pm, and Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 9:00am to 6:00pm. Vendor space is available. Call (570) 424-6222, and see www.durhamtrading.com.

MISS ELLY’S ANTIQUES & SUCH is a friendly multi-dealer establishment housed in an 1870 Victorian at 518 Church Street, off Main Avenue in Hawley. Discover affordable treasures from smalls to furniture, glass, pottery, paintings and prints, vintage clothing and textiles, and primitives. Imported gourmet and specialty foods include British marmalades, buttery Scottish shortbreads, and other goodies. The old Gothic Revival building is a must-see with its center gable, tin roof complete with original “snowbirds,” flattened arch-effect windows, and full-length one-story porch with decorative brackets. Still boasting lovely old glass in her 7-light transom and 5 sidelights! Open Tuesday through Sunday 10:00am to 5:00pm, and by appointment. Call (570) 226-7513, and visit www.missellysantiques.com.

OLD MAUCH CHUNK LANDING, Route 209 in Jim Thorpe. A former New Jersey Central Railroad Station, built in 1888 to serve the 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 9:30am until 5:30pm daily. Call (570) 325-3673, or (570) 421-5791.

OLD STONE JAIL, between the Wayne County Courthouse and 10^th Street in Honesdale. Historically preserved 1859 jail administered by the Wayne County Historical Society. Open some Saturdays in June, July, August, and September from 9:00am until 12:00pm, and by appointment. Upcoming open houses are planned for Saturdays September 4^th and October 2^nd. Call (570) 253-3240, and visit www.waynehistorypa.org.

POCONO BOOK EXCHANGE, Route 940 in Pocono Lake. Need a great summer read for afternoons at the beach, a story/picture book to brighten a child’s day, a gift book to commemorate a special occasion, or an informative handbook to guide your next project? Here you’ll find page-turners from contemporary to venerable, just waiting for you to discover what’s between the covers! New and used books are sold at prices for every pocketbook, and trades are made at the owners’ discretion. Open daily at 10:00am; call (570) 355-5757.

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 1 free tour admission with 1 paid adult tour admission! See the display ad for the coupon. Nice gift shop; gift certificates available. Open daily, excluding Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving. Adjacent to Starting Gate Action Sports! Phone (570) 588-9338, and visit www.poconoindianmuseum.com.

QUIET VALLEY LIVING HISTORICAL FARM, off Business Rt. 209 about 3 miles south of Stroudsburg. Tours of the authentic, working 19^th century farmstead. Costumed guides recreate life on an early Pennsylvania farm. Daily chores like spinning, weaving, animal tending, gardening, baking, meat smoking, and handiwork. Special folk art and craft highlights weekly. Private, non-profit educational organization. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00am to 5:00pm, and Sunday from 12:00pm to 5:00pm, through Labor Day Monday. Closed all other Mondays. Call (570) 992-6161, and see www.quietvalley.org.

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.

ROSS HERBS AND ANTIQUES, Route 191 in Paradise Valley. Find an intriguing selection of nice old country things, as well as fresh, fragrant, tasty, healthy, beautiful herbs! Located with Ross & Ross Nursery, Inc., your one-stop shop for all things green and blooming, since 1932. Stroll through landscape designs, exotic plants, garden gifts, pond supplies, and water plants, upon sturdy, attractive walkways and patios which they also install. Open daily; phone (570) 595-9760.

SILVER ARROW GALLERY & GIFT SHOP overflows with authentic Native American merchandise, from Apache to Zuni! Shop for collectibles, handmade and one-of-a-kind pieces, home decor, and quality gifts. Nearly all the inventory is made in America! Included are a local artists’ gallery, Native American learning center, silver and stone jewelry, clothing, dolls, herbal teas, bath salts, sage, sweetgrass, books, and music. Discover items from the Cherokee, Navajo, Hopi, Zuni, Mohawk, Choctaw, and Iroquois nations, as well as expert silver jewelry repair and cleaning! In the DePue Plaza, Route 611 in Tannersville; open daily. For inventory, special events, and hours call (570) 619-0461, and see www.silver-arrow-gallery.com.

SLATE BELT HERITAGE CENTER, 30 North First Street (Route 191 south), Bangor. Ethnic exhibits including a self-guided tour of 9 rooms honoring founders and industries, with a Slate Room, Textile Room, Welsh Room, Cornish Room, and WWII Home Front Room. Self-guided exhibits, artifacts, videos, and data collection information. Chairlift available. Fire Museum exhibits include Bangor’s first fire truck. Open seasonally; private tours available. Free admission. Call Karen at (610) 588-8615 for hours, or Janet at (610) 588-3434; visit www.slatebeltheritage.com. 

STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, 150 S. Washington Ave., Scranton. The only National Park site devoted to steam railroading. Locomotive and railroad equipment displays, museum, and train rides! Open 9:00am to 5:00pm daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. Exit 185 off I-81 (Central Scranton Expressway), past the Mall at Steamtown; entrance at Lackawanna Ave. & Cliff Ave. Phone (570) 340-5200 or 1-888-693-9391, and see www.nps.gov/stea.

STROUD MANSION & LIBRARY, 900 Main Street, Stroudsburg. Built by Jacob Stroud in 1795, housing Monroe County artifacts and exhibits. Elizabeth D. Walters Library has extensive genealogical materials. Hosted by the Monroe County Historical Association. Museum, library, and gift shop are open Tuesday through Friday from 11:00am to 4:00pm, and the 1^st and 3^rd Saturdays of the month from 10:00am until 4:00pm. One-hour guided tours are at 11:00am and 2:00pm. Admission. Phone (570) 421-7703, or visit www.monroehistorical.org.

TEETERS' FURNITURE, Main Avenue, Hawley. Established in 1849, the Teeters have built a reputation for fine furniture displayed in a gallery atmosphere; bedding and carpeting too! Open Monday through Thursday, 8:30am to 5:30pm; Friday, 8:30am to 8:00pm; Saturday, 8:30am to 5:00pm; and Sunday, 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Phone (570) 226-3112, or visit www.teetersfurniture.com.

THEO B. PRICE INC. COUNTRY STORE, Route 390 in Cresco. Mickey and Maryann Miller keep handicrafts, distinctive gifts, seasonings, animal feed, folk art, hardware, and building materials. Shop for Green Mountain Coffees, Vera Bradley Bags, Byers’ Choice collectibles, Burt’s Bees, Grafton Village Cheeses, and hardware/lumber. Browse the artwork displayed in the Sprag Mill Art Gallery. Open from 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Saturday; closed Sunday. Call (570) 595-2501, and visit www.theobprice.com.

TOBYHANNA TRAIN STATION & MUSEUM, Route 423 in Tobyhanna. Hosted by the Pocono Rail Historical Society, and open seasonally and for special events; regular hours are Saturday and Sunday from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Park free, tour the restored facility, and see how it was when the station was bustling. Rail videos, running model train layouts, memorabilia, Railroad Art Exhibit, and souvenirs. No admission fee; donations accepted. Call (570) 894-3338.

WALLENPAUPACK HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 3 locations, Lake Wallenpaupack. Historical Society located at the Williams House, 103 Manor Woods Court in Paupack off Route 507 north of I-84. Open weekends by appointment only, through Labor Day. Includes tools, guns, weaving implements, artifacts, and an old sleigh. The Palmyra Township Building just off Gumbletown Road displays wallpaper tools, early woodworking tools, and bells from one-room schools. Open 8:00am to 12:00pm, Monday through Thursday. PPL’s Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center off Route 6 near the dam in Wilsonville houses Ray LaTournou’s Dorflinger glass collection, glass blowing tools, samples, and artifacts. View Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Call (570) 226-8980, or visit www.wallenpaupackhistorical.org.

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

ZANE GREY MUSEUM, on the Upper Delaware River off Scenic Drive, across from the Lackawaxen River Access. “Father of the Western Novel,” Zane Grey lived here from 1905 until 1918, relating stories of his experiences in what would be his final resting place. Grey’s home is preserved and maintained by the National Park Service; open daily for free guided tours through Labor Day; then, open seasonally on weekends. Call (570) 685-4871 for hours and information, and visit www.nps.gov/upde/.