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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,
Pocono Indian Museum & Gift Shop
Rt. 209, Bushkill 570-588-9338
Purchase One Full Price Adult Admission, Receive One Adult or Child Admission One Half Price poconoindianmuseum.com
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. 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.
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The Oldest Art Gallery in the Poconos Original Art by Local Artists
OUTDOOR
The 38th annual Artisans’ Marketplace at Waverly Community house returns again this season with an outdoors market format!
This fundraiser for the Comm takes place on Saturday November 20th from 10am to 4pm, and Sunday November 21st from 11am to 4pm. The marketplace will feature over 20 juried, regional artisans offering unique gifts for the holidays. Warm beverages, heat lamps, seasonal music and vendors under shelter, all make for a fun, festive atmosphere and a unique shopping experience. A luncheon by Constantino’s Catering will be offered in the auditorium. Choose from many decadent desserts at The Comm Bake Shop. Vendors feature home decor, bath & kitchen accessories, textiles and wearable art, leathercraft, metal and woodworks, and more. Just a few of the merchants include: AromaTheraPutty, Crow Designs, Lavender Hill Farm, Midnight Fern Designs, Tiny Homestead Studio, Christine’s Soap Box, Rodgers Nursery, Chocolate Moonshine, Deep Roots Hard Cider, Saint’s Nicks, Second Season Mittens, Brook Hollis Leathercraft, Silver on the Square, Birdsong Birdhouses.
Mask wearing and safety guidelines will be in place. Tickets (good for both days of the show) are $10 for general admission and $8 for those 60 and over, or 12 and under. Staggered admission times will allow for greater social distancing. 4 This Week in the Poconos
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Waverly Community house is located at 1115 North Abington Road in Waverly, PA. Visit waverlycomm.org, call (570) 586-8191, or check out Waverly Community House on Facebook for more information.
The French Manor
Wine Lovers Weekends
One of the most romantic places to stay in the Poconos, the french Manor is a luxury bed & breakfast nestled into a picturesque mountainside. Experience its beautiful guest rooms and suites, and once you arrive you may never want to leave.
Wine Lovers Weekends are scheduled for November 27th thru 29th, along with the first three weekends of December. Enthusiasts can learn about different wines, their tastes and characteristics, and meet those who share their interests. Guests will receive a fruit and cheese welcome plate, complimentary Sherry and flowers upon arrival, and an evening turn-down service including delicious Godiva Chocolates. Gourmet country breakfast is served each morning in the dining room. A voucher for a candlelit dinner for two - featuring gourmet French cuisine - is also included. Enjoy your meal in the atmosphere of live piano music, dining fireside in the intimate ‘Castle’ dining room.
On Saturday afternoon there will be a wine tasting and presentation with the Sommelier, accompanied by the Chef’s fruit and cheese board. You may then take home a featured bottle of wine. Visit thefrenchmanor.com/
specials/wine-lovers-
weekends/ to see which of their unique rooms appeals to you. Choose from luxury spa suites to more traditionally decorated rooms with all of the amenities included. Complete with an indoor salt water pool and hot tub, massages, facials and more, you can plan to unwind and relax at Le Spa Forêt. Wine Lovers Weekend is the perfect experience to share with your special someone.
