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Mauch Chunk Historical Society of Carbon County

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

Art, Culture, History, Historical Society

We are an all volunteer orgaization with the exception of a part time Programming Director. Our Board of Directors is a working Board. We are dedicated to the continued preservation, repair and utilization of our historic sites in a manner consistent with their time honored functions. The Opera House for instance: through the hard work of our members and the generosity of benefactors, the Mauch Chunk Opera House is once again a place where performances of music, dance and drama delight audiences of all ages. Our other facility The Marion Hose Company #1 was the first fire company in Carbon County. The firehouse, located at 16 West Broadway, was erected in 1885. Aside from the function of protecting Mauch Chunk from the ravages of fire, The Marion Hose was a community center.

Monessen Heritage Museum

Monessen, Pennsylvania

Culture, History, Historical Society, Library

Monessen Heritage Museum is a new museum in Westmoreland County. It opened its doors in October of 2004. It is owned and operated by the Greater Monessen Historical Society, which has been in existence since 1993 and has a membership of over 200 persons. The museum is housed in a four story commercial building which was donated to the GMHS. It is located at 505 Donner Avenue in the heart of the downtown. To date, the main floor is open and three or four completely new exhibits will be opened each year. The building was a boarding house for steel workers. The second floor is in the process of being turned into an archive and library. The top two floors will slowly be restored.

Mifflinburg Buggy Museum

Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania

Culture, History, Specialized

The Mifflinburg Buggy Museum preserves the only intact 19th century carriage factory open to the public in the United States. Its complex includes a modern Visitor Center, the buggy maker's family home, a carriage house, a showroom and the original factory. The Museum offers guided tours of the historic buildings, while the Visitor Center is self-guided. The Museum also offers themed programs every year and special events such as Buggy Days, Battle of Chamber's Ridge and an annual Garden Tour.

Museum of Indian Culture

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Anthropology, Archaeology, Culture, Historic House, Library

The Museum of Indian Culture aims to educate the public about Native American cultures through guided tours, special events, educational programs, and a comprehensive resource library. The Museum's Turtle Island gift shop features items that are certified tribal-made. These items include pottery, food, dreamcatchers, jewelry, beadwork, and children's items.