MUSEUMS/GALLERIES
ARTSPACE GALLERY, 18 North
Seventh Street, Stroudsburg. A cooperative of local professional artists
associated with the Pocono Arts Council. Gallery hours are Monday through
Friday 10:00am to 4:00pm, Saturday 11:00am to 4:00pm and Sunday from noon until
3:00pm. Group shows and one-person shows change every month. Call (570)
476-5880 or visit www.artspacegallery.net
for the latest information on what is on display.
THE BRIAR PATCH is a Christmas shop and gallery in the true
Country spirit. Nestled off the beaten path at 239 Pine Grove Road in
Thornhurst, the Briar Patch is a great place to visit whenever you're in need
of a little holiday cheer. A sampling what you'll find inside includes: primitive
and Christmas folk art, American Santas, hand-carved wooden toys, pottery,
potpourri, snowmen, teddy bears, angels, hand-made ornaments, and so much more.
All items offered for sale are beautifully displayed among a collection of
antiquity that is decidedly worth mention. For your viewing pleasure, old
sleighs, skis, radios and pumpkin wagons are just a few of the things that add
to the wonderful brows-ability of the Briar Patch. The Briar Patch is also home
to Thornhurst Nurseries Christmas Tree Farm, where you can choose and
cut your own tree this Christmas! Proprietors Kathy & Steve Rector assure
you that if you don't have the Christmas spirit when you arrive, you'll
definitely have it when you leave! The Briar Patch shop is open Saturdays from
10 to 5 and Sundays 12 until 4 from July 1 through Thanksgiving; open daily
Thanksgiving through December 24, Monday through Friday 12 to 5, Saturday &
Sunday 10 to 5. From Route 940 (Pocono Lake) take Locust Ridge Road, past
Arrowhead lakes, to Thornhurst (5 miles). Turn right onto River Road and
proceed 2 miles to Pine Grove Road. Then turn left onto Pine Grove and continue
100 yards. The Briar Patch will be on your left. Call 842-8072 or 842-1266 or
visit www.briarpatchthornhurst.com.
CALDER HOUSE MUSEUM, Route
191 and Pine Mill Rd. in Equinunk (northern Wayne County). Many 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 Rt. 191 at Lookout. A National Historic Site. Phone
224-6722 for museum hours or for a schedule of Sawmill Open House days when you
may see the mill in operation.
CARBON COUNTY WELCOME CENTER,
2 Lehigh Avenue, Jim Thorpe. Exhibits detail the wide range of area history
including coal mining, canal shipping, and rail transportation. Information
available on the Delaware and Lehigh Corridor, hiking, biking, skiing, museum
tours, train rides, shopping, restaurants and accommodations. Hours are 9:30am
until 5:30pm every day. Ph: (570) 325-3673 or toll-free 1-888-JIM-THORPE. www.JimThorpe.org
COLUMNS MUSEUM, 608 Broad
Street in Milford. Maintained by the Pike County Historical Society, The
Columns Museum is a 1904 Neo Classical home that has been restored and now
serves as “the official museum of Pike County.” Two floors of exhibits focus on
people and events in the county’s history. The highlight exhibit is the “Bloody
Lincoln Flag,” said to be the flag placed under President Lincoln’s head after
he was shot at Ford’s Theater. Also, exhibits dedicated to Charles Saunders
Peirce the philosopher; Father Francis Craft, liaison at The Battle of Wounded
Knee and first white man to be made Chief of the Sioux; and many other colorful
characters. Military exhibits include a remarkable WWII Poster & Propaganda
exhibit, weapons, and uniforms. Also look for genealogy and research
information, maps, photographs and more. The Columns Museum is open Wednesday,
Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00 all year, with additional hours in the
summer and by appointment. Group tours are available. The Columns is located at
608 Broad St. in Milford via Route 209. Phone 296-8126 for more information or see
the Pike County Historical Society’s/The Columns’ great website www.pikehistory.org.
COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION MUSEUM, Wills Mansion, 5550 Memorial Blvd., Tobyhanna. Old
photographs, documents, mementos, and historical artifacts pertaining to the
surrounding area. Ph: 894-4207.
COUNTRY ROOTS on Route 209 in
Brodheadsville, behind Grant Homes. Anytime is a great time to visit this
charming shop, which displays many original, handmade works of art as well as
crafts by local artisans. You’ll want to see the beautiful selection of
weathered Country Furniture and some primitives. Also look for dried wreaths
and arrangements, Lang boxes, hand-dipped candles, stained glass, seasonal
selections, and a tasteful assortment of colorful and unique items. Open daily.
Ph: 402-1344; on the internet at www.countryrootsinc.com.
THE DENISON HOUSE, Wyoming
Avenue in Forty Fort. The Denison House appears today as it did the day it was
built in 1790. Both the architecture and the furnishings, which came from
Connecticut and Pennsylvania, show the conservative taste of Nathan Denison,
one of forty new settlers who came to the Wyoming Valley from Connecticut. From
I-81 take exit 170B onto the North Cross Valley Expressway (Rt. 309). Then take
exit 4 onto Welles Street and follow Welles Street to the intersection with
Wyoming Ave. (Route 11). Make a right onto Wyoming Ave. and follow about 2.5
miles, passing the Forty Fort Cemetery. The Denison House is located on the
left at the corner of Wyoming Ave. and Denison Street. A small admission fee is
charged to tour the building. For more information including hours, call the
Denison House at (570) 288-5531 or call the Luzerne County Historical Society
at (570) 823-6244.
DRIEBE FREIGHT STATION, 537
Ann Street (next to McMichaels Park) in Stroudsburg. The Driebe Freight Station
is the restored 1882 freight station of the New York, Susquehanna, and Western
Railroad. The building currently serves as an art gallery to showcase the
collections of the Monroe County Historical Association. Special exhibits by
local artists are offered throughout the year. Contact the Monroe County
Historical Association at (570) 421-7703 for exhibit information.
EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY
Madelon Powers Art Gallery, Fine and Performing Arts Center, Mon. through
Thurs. 1:00 to 4:00pm, during university sessions.
ECKLEY MINERS’ VILLAGE, nine
miles east of Hazleton off Route 940. Re-live history at this authentic, 19th
Century coal miners’ “patch town.” Founded in 1854, Eckley was a company owned
and built anthracite-mining community and remained that way for 115 years. The
entire village was owned by a series of coal companies, and the houses were never
sold to the occupants. As a result, very few changes were made to the surviving
houses, allowing much of the original fabric of the village to be retained. It
included not only the mines and collieries, but also the miners’ homes, houses,
churches, schools, hotel and company store. In 1971, when the village became a
museum, over 200 people still resided there. Today, only 18 residents remain.
The village includes the museum, miner’s homes, churches, company store,
doctor’s office, and more. The museum contains memorabilia and artifacts from
the old 19th Century mining town. Open Monday through Saturday from
9:00 to 5:00 and Sundays from noon until 5:00. Guided tours available to the
public daily from May through November; in winter arrangements may be made for
a private tour. Phone (570) 636-2070 with questions or visit www.eckleyminers.org. Administered
by the by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.
EVERHART MUSEUM, Nay Aug
Park, Scranton. Continuous Dorflinger Glass exhibit features one of largest,
finest collections of artistic glass made by Christian Dorflinger Co. Also
showcasing a permanent collection of art and natural history. Two new galleries
include American Folk Art Gallery and European Art Gallery. 19th
& 20th Century American Art includes approximately 100
paintings. Museum accessible to the handicapped. A small admission is charged.
Call 346-7186 for museum hours and more information.
THE FAINTING GOAT, Route 191
in Hamlin. “Something old, something new, treasures waiting just for you!” The
Fainting Goat is an inviting shop located on the first floor of a historic
200-year-old stone farm house along Route 191, half-way between Route 84 and
Hamlin Corners. The house boasts 7 fireplaces, including a bake oven hidden
behind kitchen cabinets installed in the 1920’s. The 42-inch front door even
features the original fan-shaped window. Inside, a number of co-op vendors
provide an eclectic collection of antiques and new treasures, including
furniture, glassware, jewelry, linens, post cards and political memorabilia. A
visit to the Fainting Goat is sure to evoke a warm welcome and pleasant
atmosphere from the past to the present. Their winter hours are Fridays,
Saturdays & Sundays from 10:00am until 5:00pm. Phone (570) 689-0432 for
more information or an appointment.
THE GLASS HAT, Route 191,
Hamlin, ½ mile south of Hamlin Corners. The Glass Hat is a one owner shop
highlighting two floors filled with elegant glassware, antique oak &
country furniture, collectable & estate jewelry, pottery, Depression glass
and more. A leisurely browse through the general line of antiques and
collectibles here also includes some pleasant surprises. Tea connoisseurs will
be happy to discover tea cups & saucers, tea pots and lots of interesting
tea things. Another highlight is the Christmas Room featuring old Santas, old
& new ornaments, even Christmas China! There’s also a whole section devoted
to old kitchenware, with items perfect as decorator accents for your kitchen.
The proprietors of the Glass Hat are proud to be members of the Wayne, Pike,
Sullivan Antique Dealers Association (WPSADA) and the Northeastern
Pennsylvania Glass Appreciation Club. The shop is open daily from 10:00 to
4:30 weather permitting, Wednesdays by appointment. Call (570) 689-4060 or log
on to www.wpsada.com to learn more. You
may also send an email to skobo@echoes.net.
IBIS ANTIQUES, 517 Main St.,
Stroudsburg. A gallery long established and well known for mint condition
antiques and decorative arts of the 19th and early 20th
centuries. Included is a large selection of art pottery and a nice array of
paintings and other art work of the period. All items are for sale to the
public and to the trade. Open daily 11 to 4:00; closed Wed. and Sun. Phone
(570) 424-8721 or visit www.ibisantiques.com.
MONTANA MERCANTILE, Route 611
in Tannersville (next to Smuggler’s Cove). Specializing in lodge and Western
home accent pieces, Montana Mercantile is a great resource for rustic home
décor in the Pocono Mountains. Browse through the large selections of wildlife
art & photography, framed landscapes, horses and eagles, mountain scenes
and more. In store for visitors are things like unique
home accessories, hand-forged iron lighting, rugs, and custom accent furniture. You’ll find silver jewelry,
handcrafted knives, hand-poured soy and beeswax candles, kitchen décor, linens,
bedding and much more. Call Montana Mercantile at (570) 629-4950 with your
questions or visit their website at www.mtmercantile.com.
When you visit, be sure to bring along their ad in this magazine for 10% off
any one item!
OLD MAUCH CHUNK LANDING,
Route 209 in Jim Thorpe. The Old Mauch Chunk Landing is a former New Jersey
Central Railroad Station that was built in 1888 to serve the booming passenger
train activity. The Landing now serves as a Carbon County hub for special
events, exhibits, and rail excursions. It is listed on the National Register of
Historic Places. Visitors can explore the area’s rich industrial heritage
through various themed exhibits from 9:30am until 5:30pm daily. For more
information, call the Train Station at (570) 325-3673 or call (570) 421-5791.
PAST IMPRESSIONS, Route 191
north of Hamlin Corners. This charming gallery is a mix of old and new,
featuring antiques, home décor and collectibles. A unique vendor co-op, Past
Impressions hosts folks from Sugar Hill Farm, Memorie Faire,
Poetry to Pottery, Chelsea Station, Emily’s Attic, Country
Thyme, Grandma’s Closet, Painted Cottage, Cranberry Corner
and many others. The gallery’s location in a stunning 1910 Victorian complete
with crystal chandeliers features many rooms overflowing with wonderful items,
everything from true antiques to home décor, jewelry and gifts. Everyone who
comes to shop here is treated to an enjoyable visit in a comfortable, friendly
atmosphere. Past Impressions is open Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday
10:00am to 5:00pm, Sunday 11:00 to 5:00; closed Tuesday & Wednesday. Phone
689-4123 to find out more.
PENNSYLVANIA SKI & WINTER SPORTS MUSEUM, at Camelback Ski Area in Tannersville (I-80 exit
299). Visit this fun museum to see the evolution of skis, bindings and related
equipment during the 20th century. Also highlighted are skates and
sleds, clothing, historic photos, posters and more. The PA Ski & Winter
Sports Museum is open to the public free of charge in Camelback’s East Side
Bistro. Call the ski area at 629-1661 for details. www.skicamelback.com
POCONO INDIAN MUSEUM, Rt.
209, Bushkill. Featuring ancient artifacts and the amazing crafts of the
Delaware Indians. Enjoy this living history of a people whose home was the
Delaware River region of Monroe and Pike counties. Individual tours are
offered; receive one free admission with one paid adult admission! See their ad
in this magazine for the coupon. The Gift Shop is always open for browsing.
Open 7 days. Ph: 588-9338 or check out www.poconoindianmuseum.com.
RESICA FALLS SCOUT RESERVATION,
Rt. 402, six miles north of Marshalls Creek. Indian museum housing fabled
Cornell Faucett and Andrew Lewis Indian Artifacts Exhibits, Scout handcrafts,
local postcards, etc. Free. Ph: 223-8312. Weekends or by appointment.
THE SILVER ARROW, Rt. 611 in
Tannersville in the Depue Plaza. The “Best Native American Gallery in the
Poconos,” The Silver Arrow specializes in one-of-a-kind merchandise. These
unique items include pottery, sterling silver jewelry, paintings and artifacts
from over a dozen native tribes. Visit the shop for an educational experience
in the book department and children’s toys selections. Works by local
woodcrafters are a highlight, including a variety of hand-made home décor
items. Framed pictures, kitchen & bath décor, wind chimes and religious
gifts round out the eclectic collection. Call The Silver Arrow Gallery at (570)
619-0461 or visit their website at www.silver-arrow-gallery.com.
Be sure to see their ad in this magazine for your free offer and register for
the monthly drawing!
STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, 150 S. Washington Ave., Scranton. The only place in the National Park
system where the story of steam railroading, and the people who made it
possible, is told. Locomotive and railroad equipment displays, museum, train
rides and more! The site is open 9:00am to 5:00pm every day except
Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Years. Use I-81 exit 185 (Central Scranton
Expressway), then follow signs past the Mall at Steamtown to the entrance at
Lackawanna & Cliff Aves. Ph: 340-5200 or (888) 693-9391. Find out more at www.nps.gov/stea.
STROUD MANSION & LIBRARY,
900 Main Street, Stroudsburg. Built by Jacob Stroud in 1795, the mansion houses
a collection of artifacts and local items portraying the history of Monroe
County. The Elizabeth D. Walters Library within the mansion houses an
extensive collection of genealogical materials on Monroe County families.
Hosted by the Monroe County Historical Association, the museum, library and
gift shop are open Tuesday through Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm and the first
and third Saturdays of the month from 10:00 until 4:00. One-hour guided tours
of the Stroud Mansion are offered at 10:00am and 2:00pm and admission is
charged. Phone (570) 421-7703 or visit www.mcha-pa.org.
THE SWETLAND HOMESTEAD,
Wyoming Avenue in Forty Fort. This original Luzerne County homestead features
magnificent period rooms like the Victorian parlor of the 1860’s, the summer
kitchen and many other elaborate rooms which illustrate the changes in living
spaces and household objects through the years. The property also highlights
the original cabin that was built in 1803 by Belding Swetland. The Swetland
Homestead is open year-round, Saturdays from 11:00am to 4:00pm and Sundays
1:00pm to 4:00pm; tours during the week are available by appointment. A small
admission is charged. From I-81 take exit 170B onto the North Cross Valley
Expressway (Rt. 309). Then take exit 4 onto Welles Street and follow Welles
Street to the intersection with Wyoming Ave. (Route 11). Make a right onto
Wyoming Ave. and follow about 2.5 miles, passing the Forty Fort Cemetery. The
Swetland Homestead is past the Wyoming Valley Airport, and is located on the
left at the corner of Swetland Lane and Wyoming Ave. For more information, call
(570) 693-2740.
TEETERS' FURNITURE, Main
Ave., Hawley. Established in 1849, the Teeters have built a reputation for fine
furniture. The shop also features bedding and carpeting. Open Mon. - Sat.,
9:00am - 5:30pm, 9:00am - 9:00pm Fri. Ph: 226-3112.
THEO B. PRICE INC. COUNTRY STORE on Route 390 in Cresco is a wonderful place to “step
back in time” and enjoy an afternoon of browsing. Storekeepers Mickey &
Maryann Miller keep this interesting and contented establishment well stocked
with things like handicrafts, distinctive gifts, seasonings, animal feed, folk
art, hardware and building materials. Shop here for Green Mountain Coffees,
Vera Bradley Bags, Byer’s Choice collectibles, Burt’s Bees, Grafton Village
Cheeses and much more. You’ll also be happy to discover everything you would
find at a hardware & lumber store for your home and outdoor needs. Art
lovers will want to spend some time browsing amongst the works displayed in the
Sprag Mill Art Gallery on the premises. This charming store is an inviting
place to linger, a place where you will see a wide variety of unique items
during your time spent relaxing in the country. The Theo B. Price Inc. Country
Store is open from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Saturday; closed Sunday.
Drop by to shop, browse or just to say “Hello!” For more specifics on the
treasures you will find at this honest-to-goodness country store, call (570)
595-2501 or visit them on the internet at www.theobprice.com.
You’ll have a memorable experience!
UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON,
Linden St., Scranton. Exhibits, in the Gallery, Mon., Wed., Fri., 12:00 to
4:00pm; Mon., Thurs. 7:00 to 9:00am; Sun., 12:00 to 4:00pm. Free. Ph: 961-6326.
THE VILLAGE CRAFTER’S GALLERY,
on Route 611 in Tannersville (at Pocono Peddler’s Village). All of the artisans
represented here offer something unique, from exquisite silver jewelry,
crystals and floral arrangements to hand-thrown pottery. Skillfully rendered
pencil drawings by Barbara Beyer are a highlight; she will do a pencil
rendering of your pet or home upon request. Diane Kwasnik offers fine
paintings, along with a collection of quality hand crafts including redware,
wood furniture, punched tin lighting, quilts, crystal writing instruments and a
few carefully selected antiques. Keep Me in Stitches provides an array
of fabric art, animals, Raggedy dolls, extraordinary lights, wall hooks and
painted furniture. This shop offers something for everyone, including
Barrington Bears and large selections of unique trinkets & tea pots.
Magical faeries by “Some Girl”, wood art, and gemstones wrapped in gold &
silver join an intriguing collection of garden art and other treats. The
gallery also offers unfinished furniture. New items are added weekly, so visit
often so you don’t miss that one-of-a-kind treasure. The Village Crafter’s
Gallery is located at Pocono Peddler’s Village on Route 611 & Stadden Road
in Tannersville, right across the lot from the Pocono Antique Mall. They are
open Wednesday & Thursday from 11:00am to 5:00pm, Friday & Saturday
11:00 to 6:00 and Sunday from noon until 5:00pm. Call The Village Crafters
Gallery at (570) 620-0039 for more information, or visit them on the internet
at www.thevillagecraftersgallery.com.
WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM/RESTORED JASON
TORREY LAND OFFICE BUILDING, 810
Main St., Honesdale. The old Delaware and Hudson Canal Company office, a
National Historic Landmark, houses authentic Americana exhibits and much more.
Hours are April through December, Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00am to
4:00pm; January through March, open Saturdays from 10:00am until 4:00pm. For
summer and fall Sunday hours, call the museum at (570) 253-3240 or visit www.waynehistorypa.org. Closed major
holidays.
