This living history museum offers excellent lectures and live performances. It has been upgraded to…read moreinclude a period-appropriate garden, reflecting the uses of the foods and medicinal plants of the time. The characters are very knowledgeable and conversing with them are very insightful. this can cover from the clothing to how a house hold would work, to the blacksmith , the apothecary , the carpenter and of Couse the weaponry available and needed at the time. Well worth a stop by.

We have been to the fort many times and it never disappoints. We have taken our grandkids and…read morealways bring out of state guests there. The people there are very knowledgeable and the gift shop is always a hit. Great place!

I genuinely want to thank the Everheart Museum and specifically their amazing CEO Tim Holmes for…read morethe incredible visit I had to the museum a few months ago. I am a huge fan of "The Office" and when I knew I would be traveling through PA for the first (and likely only) time, I carved out a few days specific to Scranton and "The Office" to live my fangirl dream. I planned the trip months in advance and when I saw that an exhibit on the show would be opening here "soon" it was the first thing on my itinerary and it was by far one of the things I was looking forward to the most. As the trip got closer, I noticed that the opening of the exhibit had been pushed and I got nervous, but I still had time, so I checked everyday until about 3 weeks before I was scheduled to visit, when I saw there was a "Preview Party" held for the exhibit. That made me feel better. Unfortunately, a few days before I arrived, there were still no tickets available for the exhibit. I tried corresponding with someone from the museum via email you wrote "There have been some last minute setbacks that have delayed the exhibit's opening". I was devastated, but if you know me, you know I don't give up and I wasn't NOT going to try, especially for something that would be a once in a lifetime opportunity for me. I arrived at the museum (Dundie in hand) and was greeted by a kind, patient young man. He told me the price of admission and I immediately asked "Does that include 'The Office' exhibit or is that extra?" He told me the same thing I had been told in the email and I asked if any parts of the exhibit were visible or if there was any way I could even just peek for a moment. I explained to him that I would never be there again and he seemed sympathetic so I asked once more if there was anyone there working on the exhibit I could talk to. He ultimately called a gentleman down from upstairs who took me up to a section of the museum with a sign that read "Please excuse the appearance of this gallery while installation is in progress" and asked me to wait there. There was a poster for the exhibit and a giant Dundie outside the door so I took some photos with it while I waited. I had no idea he was the CEO at the time, but a few minutes later a lovely gentleman named Tim came out to speak to me. He told me the exhibit wasn't ready but he would be happy to show me around. I was so excited at the thought of even getting a few moments to peak inside but Tim spent almost AN HOUR with me in the exhibit. He pointed out things to me and discussed and explained everything in detail. It was one of the most enjoyable museum experiences of my life. I was able to see real props and costumes from the show, get a selfie in front of the "confessional" window, learn all about the local events Scranton has and how much the show means to people here as well. I was also able to learn from the curator himself how much goes in to making an exhibit like this and how much can go wrong. I waited a long time to post this review because I just knew this page would be swarmed with star reviews showing the completed exhibit with others raving about their experience but it has been months and I have yet to see a single one. Please know that the photos I am posting are of the unfinished exhibit but they are still fantastic to see. I hope lots of people are coming to view the exhibit and I really hope they show it the love it deserves online. Thank you again to this museum and it's wonderful staff for giving this reviewer and experience she won't ever forget!

I visited the Everhart Museum with two eight-year-olds and a two-year-old--who, remarkably, behaved…read morebetter than the staff. The children were excited, curious, soft-spoken, did not touch exhibits, did not run, and were genuinely respectful of the space. In other words, exactly the kind of young visitors you would imagine the museums wants. Unfortunately, the security guards appeared to view children not as guests, but as personal irritants. The level of hostility directed at them was jarring. The two-year-old was repeatedly scolded for "walking too loudly"--an astonishing expectation to place on a toddler, and one no reasonable adult could believe is within a toddler's control. The eight-year-olds, who were sweet, attentive, and polite, were still hovered over and corrected as if they were committing some grave offense simply by existing. This wasn't about protecting the exhibits. It was about power. The guards seemed far more interested in exercising whatever petty authority they have than creating a decent environment. There was no warmth, no discretion, no attempt at understanding--just constant reprimands delivered with visible irritation. Really lousy behavior. If the museum's goal is to alienate families and teach children that museums are unwelcoming, joyless places policed by people who dislike them, then congratulations: mission accomplished. If not, management should seriously reconsider who they put in charge of guest interaction. Museums should inspire curiosity. This experience inspired relief when we finally left. I want a refund.

This is a great story to go and check out look around have coffee have a little snack and just…read moreenjoying the decorations and feeling like you're interested Safari Harding store at the same time

Cool place, overpriced oddities, barely any parking, still fun to go look around, I bought a couple…read moretee shirts just because I'm not from the area and wanted a souvenir, but expect tourist prices for things. The range of their menu wasn't that big, a few things but none of them sounded appetizing, so just went to buy some things from the store, they do have a tattoo place in the back, had no idea that was there, as there were no signs in plain sight about it. Overall a cute place for people who like dark macabre things, but not worth it if you're traveling for just this place.

Terrible communication, never received something that was paid for and confirmed. Was refunded…read more(finally), but extremely inconvenienced. Definitely wouldn't recommended.

Check out the Cabin Fever 2014!…read more We the ad on TV and we drove 2 hrs to see the ice sculptors and the Museum. Interesting place! We were not disappointed in the day2/9/14.

Couldn't more highly recommend getting to this important curation of Honesdale history. You will…read moreappreciate why Honesdale is called historic after spending a little time here. A tale of shifting dynamics, world events, maturing an idea, growing a new industry and new economies, thinking big, the power of hype, disruption, and new markets. Honesdale all makes sense now.

The Wayne County Historical Society is a historic preservation society and museum that opened in…read moreHonesdale, Pennsylvania in 1939. The society was organized in 1917 and incorporated in 1922. The main building of the museum is a circa 1860 structure that originally housed the offices of the Delaware & Hudson Canal Company. The society also maintains other historic landmarks in and around Honesdale, including the D&H Canal Park, the Torrey Building, the Bethel School, and the Old Stone Jail. My family and I recently visited the Wayne County Historical Society while we were spending a long weekend in the Poconos. Honesdale is rich in railroad history, and anyone visiting the museum will find that out right away. There are a lot of artifacts associated with the Delaware & Hudson Canal, and its subsidiary the Delaware & Hudson Gravity Railroad, which transported anthracite coal from northeastern Pennsylvania to the Hudson River from 1828-1899. The icing on the cake was a full-size replica of the "Stourbridge Lion": an early steam locomotive that was purchased by the company in England and then shipped to Honesdale to be tested on their newly built railway track. It was the first locomotive to be operated in the United States. Its name comes from the lion's face painted on the front, and the fact that it was manufactured in Stourbridge, England. Other exhibits concern the history of Native Americans in the region, Wayne County's cut glass industry, Early Bands in the area, artifacts from the local Congregation Beth Israel synagogue, and a small Children's Museum. Before leaving, we purchased a children's book about the Stourbridge Lion in the gift shop. We had a fun visit to the museum and recommend it to visitors to Honesdale.

An awesome place. I'm too young to fully appreciate the Woodstuck experience, but nonetheless,…read morethis place is filled with all sorts of information and history. Its on the smaller side, but they manage to fit a lot into the small space. Don't forget to go downstairs too, as there is a small selection of items there as well.

All Americans - and other nationalities - should visit the historical Woodstock Music Festival Site…read morenear White Lake/Bethel, New York. The history of post WWII America and that of 1960s, which soon followed, is an academic demand for all to understand the political and social movements of the mid-20th century. The Museum at Bethel Woods is impressive and alive. One can actually feel the times via the collections, videos, and the erudite curators that manage this US heritage site. Additionally, do not miss standing on the nearby hillside where a half million of us enjoyed three days of peace and music - and nothing but peace and music. And it was good. Hope more can make the scene and soon... JF of Maryland a Charter Member of Woodstock Nation July 2025

714/24 (Visit): Sterling Hill Mining Museum had been a working zinc mine up until '86…read more On the outside of the museum, there's several impressive statues of miners and of the brothers Richard and Robert Hauck who opened the museum. The tour is approx. 2 hours. Gerrard was our guide. He was extremely knowledgeable about the entire science behind the minerals. In the mine, you'll see a shaft and how it operates. -Just keep in mind, the mine gets slightly misty and the floor is wet. One large area was filled with different minerals. Gerrard spoke about how the minerals reflect different colors under fluorescent light. Zobel Exhibit Hall displayed beautiful colored minerals from all over the world and incredible fossils from NJ. The museum is probably best for children at least age 5 and up. I noticed some people with strollers having some minor difficulties maneuvering in the mine. Many thanks to the brothers Richard and Robert Hauck. They purchased the property at auction. The brothers opened the museum in 1990. In 1991, it was designated a National Historic Site and continues to house the most extensive collection of fluorescent minerals globally. Prices for Tours: -Adults: 13 years and older $15.00 -Seniors: 65 years and older $14.00 -Children: 4 to 12 years $13.00

Stopped in hearing it looked pretty cool they have a great display of rocks for sale and plus…read morethere's plenty of history on the actual site and outside in the surrounding area. I was going to go on the 2-hour guided tour into the mine itself. But the first tour started at 1:00 And by the time I went to get tickets there was already a large group of senior citizens and parents with small children,toddlers and babies. I don't know why you would take such small children on a 2-hour tour but to each their own. So I might come back on a weekday to do the tour hopefully less people will be there and it will be a more adult crowd. But it is worth stopping in if you're in the area

She is very knowledgeable about harry houdini. I don't want to crap on her, she seems to have…read moreenough challenges already. However this event should have been more in the $6 range. Pro tip: don't sit down, you'll thank me later.

Run! Don't walk! Be prepared to laugh your head off. Dorothy is FANTASTIC. So much rich history &…read moreso much fun to be had. She is amazing with kids as well. Truly, so funny. Also, yes it's long. Which is a DELIGHT. It's so kind of Dorothy. Be prepared for 3.5 hours or so; she has so much to cover! I think she's probably only scratching the surface.

If you're anywhere near Scranton and even remotely curious about transportation history, this…read moreMuseum is worth popping into. But let me say up front, if you have a dog, plan accordingly. The museum shares a parking lot with Steamtown and is a non-profit dedicated to preserving and restoring historic trolley cars. The museum building itself is not a dog friendly. We had our dog with us so we took turns going inside and honestly that was fine. It just meant that we couldn't spend as long as we wanted. There are clean bathrooms inside as well as exhibits about electric rail, old photographs, artifacts and even restored trolley cars inside. And the best part for me, BY FAR, is that even though the museum is not dog friendly, the trolley ride is. I highly highly recommend the trolley ride for any and everyone. The gentleman running the trolley were so friendly and welcoming with lots of stories to share. After you board, you travel along a historic line through the Lackawanna valley passing woods, bridges, and streets where one of the gentleman has to get out and hold a sign so that the trolley can get across traffic. It also goes through a tunnel which is really fun. Sitting in the wooden seats and feeling the clack of the car while you watch the beautiful scenery go by almost takes you back in time. We even saw a bear in the woods during our trolley ride. It was a really fun experience. Compared to the ride, the museum itself felt informative and well intentioned but not nearly as exciting. And as much as I appreciate the history and preservation efforts, if I'm being honest, I would skip the indoor exhibits and head straight for the trolley ride! It's the best 12 bucks you will spend in Scranton.

While not the only trolley museum in Pennsylvania (Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, Washington, PA)…read morethis one is unique to the area. This museum shares a parking lot with the Steamtown National Historic Site and fits in quite nicely. When I showed up in this area I opted to do the trolley museum first and I am glad I did. Rates to enter the museum are reasonable. $7 for an adult, $6 for senior, and $5 for a child (ages 3 - 17). They also do offer a ten mile roundtrip trolley ride. You can do this in conjunction to viewing the museum or do it separately. I highly encourage you to do this in conjunction to the museum. The prices listed above, just add $5. Trolley ride itself...$10 for an adult, $9 for senior, $8 for a child. Believe me, it is worth it. I was lucky enough to have arrived about a half hour before the next trolley ride departed. The museum itself, is not huge, and I will get into that later in this review, so you can do both in a very short amount of time. If you purchase a trolley ride you will receive a wristband to verify that you paid the entrance fee. Around ten minutes before the trolley leaves station they tell you where to go to board. There is a train platform about midway up the parking lot, it is a bit of a hike. You do not have to wait to go to the platform, you can head that way at any time. You are then allowed to board the trolley, find your seat and lock in. You are on an original trolley car and are about to head five miles to the baseball stadium and then turn around and come back. This ride is relaxing and informative. Along the way you will make a few stops, one of the first is at the barricaded entrance to a long closed coal mine, then you will stop near the manmade waterfall, then sit back and enjoy your ride through the tunnel. At the end of this, you are at the ballpark where they have a maintenance garage with other trolley cars either being stored or worked on. This is one of the few ballparks in the country that utilizes a trolley to transport people to and from the park. In the building they have a map of the track you just took to get here and it is broken up into the phases it took to have this line up and running. Then you reboard the trolley and head back to the platform outside of the museums. As for the museum portion, definitely worth your time to go through each section. There is the big informative section with artifacts. Each display has a breakdown of the items and information on the use of those items. There are some interactive aspects here as well. One particular thing is the refurbished dissected trolley car. This show you how one was built and how it worked. They do have a garage here as well and there are several trolley cars in storage and in different stages of repair. There is a kids room and even if you are an adult, check it out, if only for the train track suspended from the ceiling. Do check out the store on your way out. Staff were super pleasant. Great museum. Oh! I almost forgot, the electric trolley was the whole reason Scranton is called the Electric City.