ART & HISTORY

Country Christmas Spirit

Nothing gets you in the spirit of the holiday season more than shopping in the midst of a beautiful festive view! With a focus on being a seasonal destination, The

Briar Patch at Thornhurst

Nurseries gives you rows and rows of fresh wreaths and Christmas trees to walk through en route to their rustic holiday shop. For twenty-five years, friends and families have been returning year after year to buy gifts and enjoy seeing the sights of the Poconos at The Briar Patch. “Born from our love of the Christmas spirit dedicated to the child in all of us” reads the plaque hanging outside the cabin doorway. What a beautiful welcome notion! When you step inside the shop there is so much to take in. The sights and smells are heavenly. From the delicious scents like pine, cinnamon, and vanilla to the grand restored sleigh surrounded by folk art inspired creations, you may never want to leave this glorious place. There are also candles, festive décor and boutique items available to bring the country Christmas spirit home with you. Visit briarpatchthornhurst.com today for directions and more information. Merry Christmas!

The Briar PaTch 278 Pine Grove Road, Thornhurst (570) 842-8072 or (570) 842-1266 briarpatchthornhurst.com

ART & HISTORY

CULTURE & CAPTIVATING FACTS

Information subject to change 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. 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 & 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

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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. 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

HERE, SUMMER NEVER HAS TO END

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Summer doesn’t have to end when you explore our indoor waterparks! Open all year long, our water parks are always 80 degrees and ready to welcome you to make a splash and dive right into your next aquatic adventure! Kids of all ages and kids at heart will find endless summer fun. Learn more at PoconoWaterParkResorts.com.