Educational Programs
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1803 House (The Ehrenhardt House)
The 1803 House serves as a museum giving a glimpse into the Moravian/Emmaus community.
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This vibrant cultural center offers a world-class collection, an exceptional schedule of special exhibitions, programs for visitors of all ages and a distinctive museum store.
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America on Wheels celebrates the history of over-the-road transportation and highlights future means of moving people and product, through a variety of exhibits and educational programs.
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Andalusia is one of the finest examples of Greek Revival domestic architecture in the United States with extensive gardens and tours by appointment only.
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All of the fine arts under one roof! Painting, pottery, poetry, origami, dancing, music, comedy, sculpture, photography - come discover yourself!
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Baker Center for the Arts - Muhlenberg College
Arts center on the Muhlenberg College campus providing dance, theatre and entertainment productions.
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Ballet Guild of the Lehigh Valley, Inc.
Dance organization in the Lehigh Valley concentrating on classical ballet.
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The Banana Factory was established in 1998 "to kindle, support and celebrate the artistic, cultural and creative spirit of the Lehigh Valley."
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Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary
A Butterfly Sanctuary with live indoor aviary and nature-based gift shop.Enjoy the ultimate butterfly experience!
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Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve
The 134-acre Preserve features nearly 1,000 species of native plants in a naturalistic setting, ready for you to discover. Enjoy picturesque woodlands, meadows, a pond and Pidcock Creek set amidst a changing collection of wildflowers, birds and wildlife.
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Bristol Cultural & Historic Foundation
Dedicated to preserve and promote the history and culture of the 1681 riverfront town of Bristol.
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Bucks County Civil War Roundtable
Our mission is to promote and create interest in all aspects and phases of the Civil War through monthly speaker oriented meetings and educational programs.
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This historic farm-in-the-city opens doors to early American agricultural life. The property includes a restored 1748/1818 farmhouse, two 1840s bank barns, a high horse-power wheel, large kitchen garden and orchard, a corn crib and wagon shed.
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Carbon County Environmental Education Center
The center promotes awareness and understanding of our environment through education. By providing a variety of environmentally related services, and in stressing human environmental impacts, CCEEC encourages responsibility for, and appreciation of all natural resources.
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Civic Theatre of Allentown - 19th St. Theatre
Founded in 1927, Civic Theater of Allentown is a professionally staffed community arts center, offering the best in theatre, arts education, film and more.
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See Crayola crayon and marker manufacturing demos. Hands-on activities. Ever-changing exhibits.
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The center provides every young person with fun and hands-on educational opportunities.
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David Library of the American Revolution
A privately endowed nonprofit foundation devoted to the study of American history circa 1750 - 1800.
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Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor - Market Towns Initiative
The Corridor Market Towns Initiative is a cooperative pilot project of the Delaware & Lehigh National and State Heritage Corridor and the Pennsylvania Downtown Center. By blending conservation and economic development strategies, the Market Towns Initiative is helping breathe new economic life into the Corridor's small towns through place-based heritage development strategies.
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The 60-mile towpath of the Delaware Canal is a stroll into American History.
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Commemorating and preserving the history of Doylestown, so that Doylestown, its people, places and events may long be remembered.
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The Jim Thorpe Earth Day Festival provides an enlightened community forum encouraging the stewardship of our natural resources.
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The village of Eckley was established in 1854 as a small mine company "patch" town and is now owned by the Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission. It is a dramatic introduction to the life of the anthracite miner and his family.
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An 1800 Federal-style home with additions in 1840 and 1860 built by the Erwin family, for whom the village of Erwinna is named.
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Fonthill Museum (Henry Mercer Mansion)
Henry Mercer (1856-1930) built Fonthill as his home between1908 and 1912.
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The Garden of Reflection is a 9-11 Memorial dedicated to our 17 Bucks County residents and honoring all 3,000 victims who lost their lives, where all can reflect and celebrate life in our park and garden.
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Governor Wolf Historical Society
The Governor Wolf Historical Society offers a historical and genealogical collection relating to Northampton County.
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A mill has stood here on the banks of the Cedar Creek since colonial times. Haines Mill still operates for demonstrations today, offering a trip into the world of the early technology that supported farm life.
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Located along the Appalachian Flyway in east-central Pennsylvania, scenic Hawk Mountain Sanctuary offers visitors an outstanding, year-round nature experience with its mountaintop vistas, 8 miles of hiking trails, and the thrilling migration of nearly 20,000 hawks, eagles and falcons each autumn.
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The Art League features educational programs, exhibits and displays of local and other artists throughout the year.
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Heritage Conservancy is a non-profit land trust dedicated to preservation of the region's natural and historic resources.
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Historic Bethlehem Partnership
Walk the streets of Historic Bethlehem and be transported to another time and place. HBP strives to "Bring History to Life" in a variety of exciting, fresh and active ways!
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Bristol is one of the oldest settlements in the United States with beautiful views of the Delaware River.
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Morrisville is a quaint little borough of approximately two square miles. It is located midway along what is known as the Northeast corridor, between New York and Washington, D.C. It shares the banks of the Delaware River with its neighbor, New Jersey.
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Historical Society of Bensalem
Take the time to stop by The Historical Society of Bensalem Township and be amazed by the amount of historical Bensalem Township information and artifacts they have available for your study and research needs.
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Preserving and presenting the art and industry of Early American gunmaking.
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Jacobsburg was dedicated as an environmental education center in October of 1985, and is one of four environmental education centers operated by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of State Parks.
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Josiah White II Canal Boat Ride
Ride along as a costumed interpreter pilots a mule drawn boat along a portion of the Lehigh Canal. Learn the history of the canal as you take in the beautiful scenery of the area.
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Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts
The Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts uses period rooms to showcase nearly three-hundred years of folk art, furnishings and paintings.
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Go down in history! Descend 300 feet below ground to explore abandoned tunnels of rock and coal.
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Formerly known as the Wildlife Information Center, this Nature Center is located at the Lehigh Gap, at the foot of the Kittatinny Ridge. Our mission is to preserve wildlife and habitat through conservation, education, and research for the benefit of the earth and all its inhabitants.
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The Lehigh County Historical Society is one of the largest historical societies in America and houses one of the finest historical research libraries in the state of Pennsylvania.
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Walk with kangaroos and lorikeets in the Outback Adventure! This 29-acre zoo features exotic animals from around the globe.
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The impressive memorial where the Liberty Bell was safely kept hidden in 1777.
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Lock Ridge Park and Furnace Museum
This wooded park includes the old Lock Ridge Iron Works complex and surrounding land perfect for picnics and outings.
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A tour of a natural limestone cavern. See stalactites, stalagmites and flowstone. Open year 'round.
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See 14 Mack truck models from 1907 to 1973, plus memorabilia and photographs. (Occasional changes in displays.) If you like trucks, you'll love this museum.
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Visit the country estates of Andalusia, Glen Foerd and Pennsbury Manor on an elegant bus tour with step-on guide, lunch and gift shop.
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Victorian home of US Sen. Joseph R. Grundy. The 1834 Grundy home overlooks the Delaware River and is considered an excellent example of the decor and furnishings of a fine Victorian residence.
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The Martin Guitar Company Museum showcases Martin guitars from the early 1800s to today's latest designs - including unusual and one-of-a kind instruments.
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The museum contains Switchback Railroad and canal lock models as well as a museum of the history of Mauch Chunk and a display of Jim Thorpe.
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Houses dramatic displays of the implements, folk art and furnishings of early America before mechanization.
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The James A. Michener Art Museum is an independent, non-profit institution dedicated to preserving, interpreting and exhibiting the art and cultural heritage of the Bucks County, Pennsylvania region.
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Mock Turtle Marionette Theater
Dedicated to the creation of enduring childhood experiences through performances and workshops.
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Moon Lake Park is owned and operated by Luzerne County and is the only facility of its type. Park development was started by the county in 1968.
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Moravian Historical Society & Whitefield House
The Moravian Historical Society has been an active Lehigh Valley museum for almost a century and a half and examines Moravian Church influence on Early American life, music, culture and history.
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Moravian Pottery and Tile Works
A National Historic Landmark and working history museum producing decorative tiles and mosaics in a manner similar to that employed by Henry C. Mercer.
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Mountain Laurel Center for the Performing Arts
The Mountain Laurel Center is a nonprofit performing arts center serving the beautiful Pocono Mountains and beyond.
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Showcased in an 18th century stone farmhouse, the Museum of Indian Culture is an educational resource center for people of all ages to learn and research about the Lenape (Delaware) and other Northeastern Woodland Indian cultures.
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Audio, visual and interactive exhibits on canal history, technology and regional history.
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National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa
In 1966, we marked the Millennium of Poland's Christianity with the dedication of the newly built Shrine. We invite you to join us during our 41st year for the many feasts and celebrations scheduled at the Shrine.
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Nescopeck State Park is one of Pennsylvania's newest State Parks and includes an environmental education center and offers hiking, cross-country skiing and fishing.
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Neshaminy State Park is along the Delaware River in lower Bucks County and takes its name from Neshaminy Creek, which joins the Delaware at this point.
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Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society
Historical museum and genealogical library.
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Old Mauch Chunk - National Historic District
The Old Mauch Chunk Historic District features many historic buildings and sites. Self-guided tours are available.
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
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Old Mauch Chunk Landing (Jim Thorpe Visitor Center)
The Landing is Carbon County's hub for special events, exhibits and rail excursions, and an orientation center of the Delaware & Lehigh National and State Heritage Corridor. Explore the rich industrial heritage through themed exhibits.
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Palmerton Area Heritage Center
Join the thousands who have already learned about area history, thrilled to our exhibits, and experienced the joys of the past!
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Palmerton Area Library Association
Fulfilling educational, informational, cultural, and recreational needs of the entire community in an atmosphere that is welcoming and respectful.
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Parry Mansion & New Hope Historical Society
The Parry Mansion was built in 1784 by Benjamin Parry, one of New Hope's founders, and had been occupied by Parry's descendants until it was purchased by the New Hope Historical Society in 1966.
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This pre-1825 Pennsylvania stone farmhouse tells the story of an extraordinary woman who grew up as a missionary's daughter in China and became a world-renowned author, activist, and humanitarian.
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The recreated country home of William Penn in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, provides a peaceful contrast to the pace of modern American life.
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The 72-acre Pool Wildlife Sanctuary is located along the banks of the Little Lehigh Creek in Emmaus, Pennsylvania. It serves as headquarters to Wildlands Conservancy.
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RDT provides dancers with high quality dance training and performance opportunities like the Nutcracker, a spring ballet, and numerous community based performances.
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At Ricketts Glen you can take the Falls Trail and explore the Glens, which boasts a series of wild, free-flowing waterfalls, each cascading through rock-strewn clefts in this ancient hillside.
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Saint Katharine Drexel Mission Center and Shrine
Visit the Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel and learn about her inspiring contribution to social justice and devotion to black and Native American peoples.
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Visit downtown Easton's exciting new attraction, The Sigal Museum, and be one of the first to take an insiders' tour of American history made in Northampton County. View never before seen exhibits and artifacts and see local history in a whole new light!
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Visiting Silver Lake Nature Center, a 253-acre "natural treasure" in the heart of the southern portion of Bucks County, is an experience to be savored, not rushed. It's a place where lush foliage, accessible wetlands and rich woodlands abound. Where people of all ages can explore and enjoy a special part of our world.
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The Slate Belt Heritage Center, built in 1905, is a tribute to the heritage of the early Slate Belt settlers.
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The Slate Belt Museum offers exhibits on the history and industrial heritage of the area.
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Steamtown National Historic Site
Read the history. Climb aboard an old steam engine. Enjoy a train excursion. Learn about steam railroading and the people who made it possible at Steam Town National Historic Site.
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Summerseat - Historic Morrisville Society
Summerseat was constructed by Adam Hoops, a wealthy Philadelphia merchant of the late 1700s. Thomas Barclay, Hoops' son-in-law, was the owner when Summerseat served as George Washington's headquarters from December 8-14, 1776 - a crucial period in the struggle for national independence.
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The Jim Thorpe eXperience (JTX)
Guided Historic Adventure Tours - hike, bike, kayak or walk through historic Jim Thorpe and its beautiful surroundings, while enjoying historic and ecological discussion with local guides.
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Nestled in the Pocono mountains of Pennsylvania, the Ukrainian Homestead offers visitors a wide range of activities in a beautiful country setting. Founded in 1957 by ODWU, the Homestead is dedicated to the celebration of Ukrainian heritage and culture.
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The WK&S Railroad is located in Kempton, Pennsylvania, in scenic Berks County. Known as the "Hawk Mountain Line" because of its proximity to the famous bird sanctuary, the WK&S has been open since 1963.
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Walnutport Canal & Locktenders House
Restored 1829 Locktender's House. Canal locks, towpath, picnic areas and a watered canal.
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Washington Crossing Historic State Park
Washington Crossing Historic Park preserves and interprets the site where General G. Washington executed his daring crossing of the Delaware River, as well as the social and economic history of this important location.
