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Coolbaugh Township Historical Association 5590

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.

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

at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm will hold its 31st Annual Old Time Christmas event on Saturdays and Sundays, December 4th & 5th and December 11th & 12th . At Quiet Valley, Christmas customs are brought to life from the 1800s to the present day. This holiday season, take time to enjoy a tour of the beautifully decorated farm where guides dressed in period clothing lead you by lantern light! Tours leave every 15 minutes from 2:30pm to 7:00pm, with the last tour beginning promptly at 7. Set aside about 1.5 hours for your visit. At the schoolhouse the school marm will lead you in singing carols and then off you

go to the farmhouse for a visit with an old Pennsylvania German folk character, the Belschnikel. Candlelit Luminaries will abound and the farm will be decked out in festive finery. Stop by the bonfire to get warm and listen to a story or two. Visit the Christmas Putz to watch the farm family make special gifts for loved ones, and don’t miss the Live Nativity in the lower barnyard. Wander the Christmas Tree Forest where decorated trees sponsored by Quiet Valley families and local businesses will be waiting for 4 This Week in the Poconos

guests to vote on their favorite. Complimentary hot chocolate and cookies, and the Holiday Gift Shop with handcrafted items are a great way to finish your tour. Admission is $12, and $6 for children ages 3-12. Visit quietvalley.org/oldtime-christmas or call (570) 992-6161 for more information. A truly meaningful way to start your Christmas season!

Gift giving season is just around the corner! If you haven’t already, it’s time to think about your holiday shopping. There are so many unique and special stores in the GIFT GIVING Season Poconos to help you right along.

Open weekends now thru November 21st, then daily from November 26th through December 24th, plan to visit The Briar PaTch aT ThornhursT nursery. Their Christmas Gift Shop is filled to the brim with items to put you in the holiday spirit. From Santas, snowmen and ornaments to holiday prints, primitive art, winterberry wreaths, pillows and throws, they have everything you need to transform your home into a winter wonderland. Continue your shopping with their soy candles, balsam pillows, cuddly stuffed animals and delectable section where you can get butters, jams, assorted bread mixes and more. Locals can visit their Christmas Tree Farm (visit at any time to tag your choice) and find the perfect tree for your family room. Don’t forget to choose a wreath for that front door! Visit www.briarpatchthornhurst.com for more details. Celebrating 25 years! Open Tuesdays thru Saturdays 9:30am to 5:30pm, closed Sundays and Mondays, hoLLey ross PoTTery is a place you must visit for all of your home décor needs. Need a very special gift for someone? They have that too! With an extensive inventory of some of the finer names in home goods, you will find Fenton, Genuine Fiesta, Hartstone and Pilgrim Glass, to name a few. Their showroom also includes unique Polish Pottery. You can find beautiful lighted ceramic Christmas trees (like those pictured to the left) in so many styles, colors and sizes. Located in a park-like setting with beautiful acreage, a scenic lake and sawdust trails perfect for a short late autumn hike, Holley Ross is an experience unlike any other. See them on the web at www.holleyross.com.

Open Mondays thru Saturdays 9am to 5pm, and closed Sundays, house oF canDLes is the place to visit if you need a gift for someone... or if you just love candles! They have a large selection of in-store hand carved candles (like the festive Green Christmas Bow with Candy Cane to the right) in a variety of themes: hearts, bows, butterflies, numbered birthdays, lighthouses, angels, holidays, animals, sports teams, and so many more to choose from. They also offer a complete line of hand dipped, jar, pillar and votive candles with a wide selection of scents. Jarred candles come in over 35 different scents, including all your favorites like Bayberry, Hollyberry, and Pine, that smell just like the holidays! Check out houseofcandles.com for more. This Week in the Poconos This Week in the Poconos 5 5