Pocono History & Art Trail
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Follow the Pocono History & Art Trail to discover important American landmarks in the Pocono Mountains! Small town museums to visit in the Poconos represent notable moments in Pennsylvania history and offer visitors a chance to dive into the richness of both the past and present.
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Enjoy a scenic tour on an old -fashion style Trackless Trolley in and around Jim Thorpe! Tastings included with your ticket price at each of our 3 stops! Saturday afternoons by reservation and subject to availability.
The Anita Shapolsky Art Foundation is home to one of the largest and most historically pertinent collections of Abstract Expressionism in Pennsylvania, often exhibiting works from the New York School, Bay Area, and local artists.
Take a journey through time and relive the history of the Delaware Water Gap at the Antoine Dutot Museum & Gallery. A charming old brick school house (circa 1850) with a museum of local history and a restored 1930s-era classroom on the second floor. The downstairs gallery features rotating exhibits from regional artists.
Built in the Victorian Italianate architecture style in 1861, this beautiful home was the residence of Asa Packer. Among his many accomplishments, the multi-millionaire built the Lehigh Valley Railroad and founded Lehigh University. Today, you will see his mansion just as it stood during Packer's lifetime.
The brick and concrete building that houses the Bethany Library was built in 1823 to contain the records of the local courthouse and county officials. It was originally known as the "Vault," or the "Fireproof Building," as a previous courthouse and jail had burned to the ground.
Built in 1893 and woven in the historic tapestry of the Molly Maguires. This site is a Victorian lover's dream, refurbished in 1993 but also leaving original Victorian furnishings.
The history of the Cresco Station goes back to 1857 when a crude depot was built in Oakland Station (later named Cresco) for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad that passed through. The museum displays many 1800s artifacts such as school equipment, farming tools and railroad memorabilia.
The history of the Cresco Station goes back to 1857 when a crude depot was built in Oakland Station (later named Cresco) for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad that passed through. The museum displays many 1800s artifacts such as school equipment, farming tools and railroad memorabilia.
Constructed from 1825 to 1829, with 16 miles of gravity railway and 108 locks over a 108-mile canal, it was built to transport anthracite coal from mines in northeastern Pennsylvania to markets on the Hudson River. Originally a path for mules pulling canal boats, many sections of towpath have been transformed into recreational trails.
Cottage styled cross-gabled library located in historic Jim Thorpe designed by T. Rooney Williamson first opened on October 1, 1890.
The Bridge at Dingmans Ferry traces its roots to the mid 18th century. This is a private toll bridge over the Delaware River connecting Route 739 in Dingmans Ferry, PA with Route 560 in Layton, NJ.
Dorflinger Factory Museum is a regional industrial heritage museum celebrating the history and craftsmanship of the Dorflinger Glass companies in Brooklyn, New York and White Mills, Pennsylvania. Housed in the Dorflinger factory's restored cutting shop and factory office building, the Dorflinger Factory Museum is home to a premier collection of Dorflinger Glass tableware.
The Dorflinger Glass Museum houses one of the nation's largest public displays of Dorflinger crystal. The museum maintains elegant displays of fine cut, etched, engraved, gilded and enameled crystal produced in Christian Dorflinger's factories between 1852 and 1921
The East Stroudsburg Railroad Tower is a well-preserved historic structure built in 1908. It was vital to the development of East Stroudsburg, which was nurtured by the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad and successors through the mid- 1980s. You will be intrigued by what you see atop a 20 step climb.
The Equinunk Historical Society maintains the Joel Hill Water-Powered Sawmill and the Calder House Museum. The Calder House Museum is open year-round by appointment for genealogical and historical research.
The Gallery at 530 Main is a vibrant community art space in the heart of downtown Stroudsburg, showcasing a diverse collection of works from local and regional artists. With rotating exhibitions, special events, and a welcoming atmosphere, the gallery celebrates creativity across various styles and mediums.
The Greene-Dreher Historical Society’s mission is to preserve the history of Greentown, Newfoundland, South Sterling, La Anna and Promised Land. The society has two museums: the Peggy Bancroft Hall and a barn museum including outdoor exhibits. The society presents a monthly program from March through November.
Milford's Grey Towers is the ancestral home of Gifford Pinchot. Pinchot was a Pennsylvania Governor, conservationist, and first Chief of the US Forest Service. The estate, built on nearly 100 acres, is one of the Forest Service's most significant cultural resources.
Boulder field is a true relic of the past. This area is a National Natural Landmark, and State Park Natural Area. It has remained relatively unchanged for more than 20,000 years.
Located in Hugh Moore Park, Easton, the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization that preserves, interprets, and leverages the nationally significant history of the over 165-mile transportation route of anthracite coal between Wilkes-Barre and Bristol.
The Equinunk Historical Society maintains the Joel Hill Water-Powered Sawmill and the Calder House Museum. The Joel Hill Sawmill is a working, 1850s water-powered sawmill with scheduled demonstrations throughout the year.
Little Bethel Historical Association is a a non-profit organization dedicated to the restoration of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church building on 3rd Street in Stroudsburg, PA. It was established in 1868 and it was the only church that minorities could go to at the time. The last time this was an operating church was back in the 1970s.
Learn the history of Mauch Chunk (Jim Thorpe) through video, artifacts, images and more. The exhibition leads the visitor through the ages from the geological formation of coal in prehistoric times to the present.
Built in 1890, after the old courthouse was demolished. This Richardsonian Romanesque-style building, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, features native sandstone, arched windows, and a clock tower. A 1934 addition at the rear of the 1890 courthouse mimics the 1890 building's original features.
The Stroud Mansion was built in 1795 by Jacob Stroud, founder of Stroudsburg and a Revolutionary War colonel, as a home for John, his eldest son. Located at the corner of Main and 9th Streets in downtown Stroudsburg, the historic home serves as the headquarters of the Monroe County Historical Association.
Welcome to The Morgan Gallery of Fine Arts, the premier destination for contemporary realist painting, fine American craft, and distinctive sculpture and furnishings. For over 20 years, we have proudly served the Pocono region as its oldest and most established fine art gallery.
The No. 9 Coal Mine and Museum offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore an authentic coal mine that has been in operation since 1855. Guests travel more than 1,600 feet into the mountain aboard a mine car before continuing on a 600-foot guided walking tour.
Located in historic Downtown Milford. The Pike County Courthouse was constructed in 1873 in the Second Empire French Renaissance style.
Designed in the 1970s and renovated thanks to donations in 2016 in conjunction with the municipality’s bicentennial celebration, this community building is located at the entrance to Mountain View Park. The Heritage Center’s historical motif includes one room cram-packed with memorabilia supplied by PJHS. Make an appointment to stop by select dates and weekends May through October.
The museum will inform and, perhaps, shock you. It will show you the history of man in Northeastern PA from 10,500 BC to the contact period with European man prior to the American Revolution.
Discover reclaimed, recycled, new and old objects that are transform them into artful pieces, starting with shadow boxes, old wooden cigar boxes, metal lunch pails, mint tins, jars, and so on.
The only science center in the Pocono Mountains region where you can explore nature and astronomy all under one roof! The Schisler Museum exhibits more than 130 wildlife specimens from around the world, a display of insects, touchable items, and a Delaware River aquarium. The McMunn Planetarium features a SPITZ digital projection system for commercial films and custom star shows.
Discover the Stories Behind Shawnee! Visit the Shawnee History Museum, where over 100 years of legacy come to life—from the Inn’s earliest days to its ties to golf legends, big band music, and iconic Pocono hospitality.
Explore the many highlights of St. Mark’s & St. John’s history, architecture, and artwork, from the Tiffany Windows to the Caen Stone Reredos. Designed by Richard Upjohn and constructed in 1867 -1869, this Church is a National Historic Landmark.
The Switchback Railroad Trail is located in Carbon County. Its endpoints are at Summit Hill and Jim Thorpe. This 18-mile trail made of crushed stone is ideal for walking, cross-country skiing and biking.
The Art Factory of White Mills features more than 60 local artists. Over 1,000 pieces of art are displayed in a variety of media, including stained glass, photography, sculptures, custom-created jewelry and artisan crafts.
Step back in time and tour the last of the great resorts built in Delaware Water Gap. Tour the Castle is a guided tour that provides the history of the Delaware Water Gap and of the Castle Inn. Built in 1906, it served as a summer home to tourists who flocked to the area to escape city heat and enjoy the mountain air and Delaware River.
Showcasing environmentally conscious fine art including oil paintings and prints. The Stabin Museum is located in an 1846 factory that houses the work of Victor Stabin. Often compared to Dr. Seuss, Dali, and M.C. Escher, Stabin's work is a world unto its own that defies description.
Built in 1907, restoration completed a few years ago. Now serves as a museum of railroad artifacts and model trains.
The mission of the Wallenpaupack Historical Society is "Keeping the history of the Wallenpaupack area alive and accessible to present and future generations." The society has displays in three locations and maintains a small collection of research materials available to the public.
The Wayne County Arts Alliance is a not-for-profit organization entirely governed by volunteer members, a society composed of artists and people interested in the beneficial effects of the arts.
Located one block off Main Street is the 1880 (J.A. Wood, architect) structure with its back to the waterway that made the town. The interior has been partly modernized, but there are remnants of the original, including some marble fireplaces, iron stairs and hallway decor. The upstairs courtroom still has the original bar and bench.
Step inside the Old Stone Jail and uncover the secrets that still echo within its walls. This historic landmark has stood for centuries, guarding stories of mystery, intrigue, and ghostly whispers from the past. Visitors daring enough to enter will experience Jail Tales—an immersive haunted tour that reveals the darker side of Honesdale’s history. Chilling, unforgettable, and steeped in legend, the Old Stone Jail invites the brave to explore where history and the supernatural intertwine.