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ART & HISTORY
CULTURE & CAPTIVATING FACTS
Coolbaugh Township Historical Association 5590
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Municipal Dr., Tobyhanna, (570) 894-4207, cooltownhistorical.org. Preserving and encouraging community interest in the unique history of the area. In the Wills Mansion Bicentennial Museum. Call ahead, hours by appointment. Information subject to change Morgan Gallery 409 Route
940, Blakeslee, (570) 646-5333, morgangalleryonline.com. “The oldest art gallery in the Poconos.” Featuring original art by local artists. Pocono Indian Museum
Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 588-9338, poconoindianmuseum.com. Artifacts and crafts of Delaware River Native Americans. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm 347 Quiet
Valley Rd., Stroudsburg, (570) 992-6161, quietvalley.org. An authentic Pennsylvania German farmstead open seasonally and for special events.
Pocono Indian Museum
& Gift Shop
Purchase One Full Price Adult Admission, Receive One Adult or Child Admission One Half Price
Tobyhanna Train Station
& Museum Route 423, Tobyhanna, (570) 894-3338, Restored train station serves as a railroad museum. Currently closed, check out Pocono Rail Historical Society on Facebook for more.
MORGAN GALLERY
Fine Art & Picture Framing
The Oldest Art Gallery in the Poconos Original Art by Local Artists
409 Rt. 940 • Blakeslee, PA 570 646-5333 morgangallery.com
Eight Impressive Waterfalls Endless Exploration on Nature Trails Breathtaking Scenery Mining for Gemstones Brave the Maze Fudge Kitchen/Ice Cream Parlor Gift Shop
Visit us online to learn more! 570.588.6682 VisitBushkillFalls.com
PUMPKIN Festival
Everyone looks forward to the crisp weather, leaves changing into beautiful colors, Halloween approaching, and of course the The Great
Pocono Pumpkin Festival
at Country Junction! Located at 6565 Interchange Road (Route 209) in nearby Lehighton, the “World’s Largest General Store” brings fun for everyone with this annual festival. Beginning September 25th and continuing through October 30th , Pumpkin Festival is open Monday thru Saturday 9am-6pm and Sunday 9am-5pm, rain or shine. Bring the whole family for an entertaining day of good old-fashioned Fall festivities. Festival admission and parking are free! Check out the festival’s Hayrides, Paintball Wagon, Paintball Shooting Range, Midway Rides, Petting Farm, Laser Tag, and more. All attractions and games are individually priced. Consider purchasing Country Junction’s rechargeable FUN CARD for convenience any time you visit. Of course you will want to pick out the most perfect pumpkin for the season... and there are so many to choose from! Enjoy some live entertainment, with these great acts scheduled:
9/25 - The Groove Trio 9/26 & 10/2 - Two Of A Kind 10/3 - Band of Brothers 10/9 - Rock Villains 10/10 - Two Of A Kind 10/16 - Band of Brothers 10/17 & 10/23 - The Buzz 10/24 - Rikki & Friends
This year, FRIGHT NITES are back! The theme is 3-D Alien Invasion, where you can Hunt Aliens while riding Country Junction’s Paintball wagons. Be there, and be scared: Fridays and Saturdays, September 24th thru October 30th, from 7pm to 11pm. The last ride leaves at 10pm. Pumpkin Festival brings smiles to everyone’s faces year after year. If you are looking for a family-oriented experience and a place with plenty of fun for all, Country Junction is that place! Visit CountryJunction.com for all the details.
Gourd Picking
Fire Pit
