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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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.
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.
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.
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.