Historical Attractions/Museums
The Poconos is rich in American Heritage and History. Many of the local historical societies maintain an impressive collection of museums - where pictures of our past remain preserved for all generations.
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ANTOINE DUTOT MUSEUM & GALLERY
Phone: 570-476-4240
Web: http://www.dutotmuseum.com
Museum and gallery established in the area in 1870. One classroom is preserved, as it was last used, not as a colonial...more information
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ASA PACKER MANSION
Phone: 570-325-3229
Web: http://www.asapackermansion.com
Built in the Victorian Italianate architecture style in 1861, this beautiful home was the residence of Asa Packer. Among his many...more information
BELL SCHOOL HOUSE
Phone: 570-421-7703
E-mail: mcha@ptd.net
Web: http://www.monroehistorical.org/bell/bell.html
This one room schoolhouse was built in the 1870's and housed students until 1953. The story of early Monroe County schools is...more information
BETHANY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Phone: 570-253-4349
E-mail: betpulib@ptd.net
Web: http://www.members.tripod.com/bethanypubliclibrary/
Built in 1823, quickly became known as the "Fireproof". At that time Bethany was the county seat of Wayne and courthouse...more information
BETHEL SCHOOL
Phone: 570-253-3240
E-mail: wchs@ptd.net
Web: http://www.waynehistorypa.org
When you step inside this one-room school circa 1872, you will go back to a simpler time.
BOROUGH OF JIM THORPE
Phone: 570-325-3116
Was originally named Mauch Chunk, and in 1827, became the terminus of America's longest railroad, nine miles in length. In 1870...more information
CALLAHAN HOUSE
Phone: 570-296-8700
E-mail: info@pikechamber.com
Web: www.pikechamber.com
The Callahan House is said to be one of the oldest houses in Pike County, constructed during two periods, 1790 and 1820.
CARBON COUNTY COURTHOUSE
Phone: 570-325-3611
E-mail: info@carboncourts.com
Web: http://www.carboncourts.com
Built in 1893; woven in the historic tapestry of the Molly Maguires. This site is a Victorian lovers dream, refurbished in 1993...more information
CRESCO STATION MUSEUM
Phone: 570-595-7643
The history of the Cresco Station goes back to 1857 when a crude depot was built in Oakland Station (later named Cresco) for the...more information
DELAWARE & HUDSON CANAL
Phone: 570-685-4871
Web: http://www.nps.gov/upde/historyculture/dhcanal.htm
Work commenced in July 1825 and was completed in 1828. This 108-mile waterway carried coal between Honesdale and the Hudson River....more information
DELAWARE & LEHIGH NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR, THE
As your exploration of the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor continues, the landscape ascends. Breathtaking...more information
DELAWARE TOWNSHIP
Phone: 570-828-2347
E-mail: dtbos@ptd.net
Web: http://www.delawaretownshippa.gov/
Delaware Township's recorded history began about 1766, making it the oldest of Pike County's townships. It receives its name from...more information
DIMMICK MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Phone: 570-325-2131
E-mail: thorpepl@ptd.net
Web: http://www.dimmicklibrary.org
Cottage styled cross-gabled library designed by T. Rooney Williamson first opened its doors on October 1, 1890. Microfilm...more information
DINGMANS BRIDGE
Phone: 570-828-2623
E-mail: dingbr@ptd.net
Web: www.dingmansbridge.com
The Dingmans Bridge is a private toll bridge over the Delaware River connecting Route 739 in Dingmans Ferry, PA with Route 560...more information
DINGMANS TOWNSHIP
Phone: 570-296-8455
E-mail: dingman@ptd.net
Web: www.dingmantownship.org/
Created April 17, 1832, from Upper Smithfield Township. Named for Daniel Westbrook Dingman, a member of the Pennsylvania...more information
DORFLINGER GLASS MUSEUM
Phone: 570-253-1185
E-mail: museum1@ptd.net
Web: http://www.dorflinger.org
Visitors enjoy elegant displays of fine cut, etched, engraved, gilded and enameled crystal produced in Christian Dorflinger's...more information
DRIEBE FREIGHT STATION
Phone: 570-424-1776
E-mail: mcha@ptd.net
Web: http://www.monroehistorical.org/driebe/driebe.html
The Dreibe Freight Station is a restored 1882 freight station of the New York, Susquehanna and Western Railroad. The train museum...more information
EDDIE'S TOY MUSEUM & STORE
Phone: 570-402-0243
E-mail: estanat@enter.net
Web: www.eddiestoymuseum.com
World's largest private toy collection of its kind. 42 displays, 20,000 pieces, circus, trucks, dolls, farm, Pez, fire, Coca-Cola,...more information
EPISCOPAL PARISH OF ST. MARK & ST. JOHN
Phone: 570-325-2241
E-mail: markjohn@ptd.net
Web: http://www.stmarkandjohn.org
Designed by Richard Upjohn and constructed in 1867 -1869, this Church is a National Historic Landmark. The building is one of the...more information
EQUINUNK HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM
Phone: 570-224-6722
E-mail: ehs@ezaccess.net
Web: http://www.rootsweb.com/~paehs/
Working 1850s water-powered sawmill with scheduled demonstrations. Museum open May - Oct. Wed. & Fri. 2 to 4 pm, Sat. 12 - 4...more information
GREY TOWERS NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK
Phone: 570-296-9630
E-mail: greytowers@fs.fed.us
Web: http://www.greytowers.org/
Grey Towers, the home of Gifford Pinchot, America's first Chief Forester, conservationist and Pennsylvania Governor, is a National...more information
HARRY PACKER MANSION
Phone: 570-325-8566
E-mail: mystery@murdermansion.com
Web: http://www.murdermansion.com
Built in 1876 as a wedding gift from his father Asa Packer. The epitome of Victorian architecture and design. Used as the model...more information
HICKORY RUN STATE PARK & BOULDER FIELD
Phone: 888-727-2757
E-mail: hickoryrunsp@state.pa.us
Web: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/hickoryrun.aspx
Boulder field is a true relic of the past. This area is a National Natural Landmark, and State Park Natural Area. It has remained...more information
HISTORIC STONE ROW
Phone: 888JIMTHORPE
E-mail: info@jimthorpe.org
Web: www.jimthorpe.org
Asa Packer built these sixteen row house for engineers and foremen of the Lehigh Valley Railroad. The three story row houses were...more information
JACOB STROUD CORPORATION
Phone: 570-420-2808
E-mail: stroudsburg@stroudsburg.net
Web: http://www.stroudsburg.net
Downtown Stroudsburg. Your destination for everything from distinctive dining to fine arts and dazzling shopping. A distinctly...more information
