Pennsylvania Travel Guide 2008 - (Page 70) P E N N S Y LVA N I A W I LDS continued from page 68 history & heritage Allegheny Arms & Armor Museum DuBois Area Historical Society P.O. Box 401, DuBois, 814-371-9006 Promotes the study and preservation of history, specifically of the DuBois area. Allow 1 hour. Ê É Old Powerhouse Museum www.armormuseum.com Route 46, 2.5 miles north of Smethport, 814-362-2642 Military vehicles, rotary aircraft, watercraft, armor, artillery and military memorabilia. Ê www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/allegheny Route 321, Bradford, 800-473-9370 Interpretative site of the oil heritage 1939 powerhouse. Audio tour available. Sugar Valley Historical Society P.O. Box 62, Loganton, 570-725-3438 Sugar Grove one-room schoolhouse. Allow 1 hour. Ê E.O. Austin Home/Historical Society www.eoaustin.org 1 Town Sq., Austin, 814-647-8858 Historical museum offering guided tours. Open year ‘round. Donations accepted. Ê É Penn-Brad Oil Museum Taylor Memorial Museum www.greatlite.com/bahs Route 219, Brockway, 814-265-8519 A vast display of Brockway glass from local industry, lumbering, mining and farming artifacts. Allow 2 hours. Ê É Bull Run School House State Route 477, Greene Township in Sugar Valley, Loganton, 570-725-3411 Built in 1899 and in operation until 1955. An interesting adventure into the past. Allow 20 minutes. Ê É www.pennbradoilmuseum.com Route 219, Bradford, 814-362-1955 Discover oil, visit an 1890s standard rig and enjoy oil history. Ê M Pennsylvania Lumber Museum www.lumbermuseum.org 5660 Rte. 6 W., Galeton, 814-435-2652 An outdoor museum depicting the lumber industry in Pennsylvania. Allow 2 hours. É Eldred World War II Museum www.eldredwwiimuseum.org 201 Main St., Eldred, 814-225-2220 Spectacular exhibits, award-winning video footage and a large research library. Ê É Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society www.lycoming.org/lchsmuseum 858 W. Fourth St., Williamsport, 570-326-3326 History museum, art gallery and Shempp model train exhibit. Allow 2 hours. Ê É Clarion County Historical Society Museum/Library 17 S. Fifth Ave., Clarion, 814-226-4450 Greek Revival House Museum, county history and genealogy library, Victorian Tea Parties and classes. Allow 1 hour. Ê É M Elk County Historical Society www.elkcountyhistoricalsociety.org 109 Center St., Ridgway, 814-776-1032 Collection of artifacts, a Victorian home and museum, all show the history of Elk County. Allow up to 1 hour. Ê É Philipsburg Historical Foundation Museum & Research Rooms 203 Front St., Philipsburg, 814-342-7115 A collection of Civil War relics, an Elias Howe sewing machine, Indian artifacts and antiques. Ê É Tioga County Historical Society 120 Main St., Wellsboro, 570-724-6116 Local history museum, genealogical library open weekdays noon - 4 p.m. Ê É Clearfield County Courthouse www.clearfieldco.org 2 N. Second St., Clearfield, 814-765-2641 This historic landmark has historical and cultural displays and unique architecture. É Piper Aviation Museum Forest County Historical Society www.forestcounty.com/historyhouse.html 206 Elm St., Tionesta, 814-755-4422 Volunteers provide information and tours. Allow 1 hour. Ê É Clearfield County Historical Society & Museum www.pipermuseum.com 1 Piper Way, Lock Haven, 570-748-8283 Aircraft displays, archives, memorabilia, photographs and gift shop. Ê É Warren County Historical Society www.warrenhistory.org 210 Fourth Ave., Warren, 814-723-1795 A genealogical resource facility housed in an 1870s mansion. Allow 1 hour. Ê É www.clfdhistory.org 104 E. Pine St., Clearfield, 814-765-6125 Home of James Kerr, distinguished businessman and politician in the late 1800s. Built 1879/80. Grice Clearfield Community Museum 119 N. Fourth St., Clearfield, 814-768-7332 Antique and classic cars. Trophy game mounts from all over the world. Allow 1 hour. É Punxsutawney Area Historical and Genealogical Society Clinton County Historical Society/Heisey Museum www.punxsyhistory.org 401 W. Mahoning St., Punxsutawney, 814-938-2555 Visit Punxsutawney’s history museums and learn about Groundhog Day. Ê É M Wilder Museum www.warrenhistory.org Erie Avenue, Irvine, 814-563-7773 The museum honors the founder of the National Forge. Browse rooms of historical items. Allow 1 hour. ÊÉ www.clintoncountyhistory.com 362 E. Water St., Lock Haven, 570-748-7254 Heisey Museum tour takes 1.5 hours, giving you a glimpse into Clinton County’s past. Ê É Historic Brookville’s Walking Tour www.brookvillechamber.com 175 Main St., Brookville, 814-849-8448 Self-guided tour teaching the history and architecture of historic Brookville. Ê Raftsman’s Memorial Timber Dam www.clearfieldchamber.com Route 322, Clearfield, 814-765-7567 Stocked trout on the west branch of the Susquehanna River from Curwensville to Clearfield. Ê Coalport Area Coal Museum 961 Forest St., Coalport, 814-672-4378 Artifacts featuring original tools and equipment of Pennsylvania’s coalmining heritage. Allow 30 minutes. Jefferson County History Center 172 Main St., Brookville, 814-849-0077 Research room, changing exhibits, public programs, books, maps and gifts related to Jefferson County. Ê É Ridgway “Lily of the Valley” National Historic Register District www.ridgwaychamber.com 300 Main St., Ridgway, 814-776-1424 Admire historic architecture and take advantage of the outdoors or shop specialty stores. É Williamsport Trolleys and Peter Herdic Transportation Museum www.phtm.org 810 Nichols Pl., Williamsport, 800-248-9287 Delightful narrated tours through Williamsport’s areas of interest, June through August. Ê É a Reader Response 33 a Ad Page 73 Coates Heritage House Museum 111 E. Main St., Elkland, 814-258-7995 Collection includes information about Elkland Tannery, military and print historical materials. Kane Railroad Depot and Museum Routes 6 & 66, Kane, 814-837-8752 Historical documents and photos in this renovated railroad depot. É Simpler Times Museum Coolspring Power Museum R.R. 1, Box 69, Tidioute, 814-484-3483 Museum of oil, gas and agriculture. Allow up to 2 hours. Ê É outdoor recreation Allegheny National Forest www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/allegheny 222 Liberty St., Warren, 814-723-5150 The Allegheny National Forest has a rich variety of outdoor activities to entertain or soothe and relax you. Ê www.coolspringpowermuseum.org Route 36, Coolspring, 814-849-6883 Display of 250 historically significant internal combustion engines. Ê É The Little Museum www.thelittlemuseum.org Route 120, Emporium, 814-486-0213 Comprehensive collections of local history, WWII, lumber, dynamite, electronics and much more. Allow 1 hour. Ê Sones Farm & Home Museum Crook Farm Homestead www.bradfordlandmark.org Seaward Avenue Extension, Bradford, 814-362-3906 An 1800s pioneer farm, one-room schoolhouse, herb garden and hiking trails. Groups welcome. Ê www.sonesfarmmuseum.com 92 Industrial Park Rd., Muncy, 570-546-6334 On display is an old general store, antique furnishings in the kitchen, family room and bedroom. Allow 2 hours. Ê É Lumber Heritage Region of Pennsylvania www.lumberheritage.org 20 E. Fifth St., Emporium, 814-486-0213 A 15-county region celebrating the history and heritage of the Lumber Industry. É St. Joseph Monastery Allegheny Outfitters Canoe Livery www.alleghenyoutfitters.com 1201 Pennsylvania Ave. E., Warren, 814-723-1203 Trips on the calm, relaxing Allegheny River include vessel rental, paddles, life jackets, trip planning and shuttle service. KEY TO SYMBOLS www.osbnuns.org 303 Church St., St. Marys, 814-834-2267 First foundation of Benedictine Sisters in America in 1852. Guided tours with reservations. Allow 45 minutes. Ê 70 Ê = Guided tours É = Wheelchair accessible = State Parks administered by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources = Overnight stays = National Geographic Appalachian sites McKean County Historical Society - Old Jail Museum 502 W. King St., Smethport, 814-887-5142 Visit the “Dungeon” and the general store. Historic oil, timber and railroad displays. Ê St. Marys and Benzinger Township Historical Society 319 Erie Ave., St. Marys, 814-834-6525 Collection of artifacts including genealogies dating back to the community’s founding. Allow 1 hour. Ê É Allegheny Reservoir and Kinzua Dam 1205 Kinzua Rd., Warren, 814-726-0661 In PA, surrounded by the Allegheny National Forest. One of the largest outdoor recreation areas in the northeast. Ê É continued on page 72 M 800 . VISIT. 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