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Daughters of the American Revolution
Contact: Helen Prentice
RR 6 Box 6221
Montrose PA 18801
Telephone:
Library Building Fund
Contact: Kim Harwood -- Chair
2 Monument Sq
Montrose PA 18801
Telephone: 570-278-1881
mkhjr@aol.com www.newlibrarybuildingfund.org
Keywords: new library, new building, library, susquehanna county, montrose, capital campaign, development committee
Description: The Susquehanna County Historical Society & Free Library Association desperately needs a new headquarters for the library and more space for the Historical Society's collection. Land has been donated by the Montrose Area School District. The Historical Society and Museum will expand to fill the historic 1907 building.
Rail-Trail Council of Northeastern PA
Contact: Lynn Conrad -- Project mgr
PO Box 123
Forest City PA 18421 0123
Telephone: 570-785-7245 570-785-7244
tccrail@epix.net www.nepa-rail-trails.org
Keywords: recreation
trail
biking
snowmobiling
hiking
Description: Developing a 38 mile rail-trail for hiking and biking along eastern border of Susquehanna County. Maps available. Trail surface improvements by Spring 2005.
Susquehanna Sutlery
503 W Main St
Susquehanna PA 18847
Telephone:
sales@susquehannasutlery.com www.susquehannasutlery.com/
Description: I have always enjoyed the Civil War Era and have been involved in reenacting for the last five years. I have started my own business and developed a catalog that contains a wide variety of Civil War items so that I can serve the reenacting community.
Harford Historical Society
Contact: Max T Jones
PO Box 1023
Harford PA 18823
Telephone: 570-289-4405
Center for Anti-Slavery Studies
Contact: Sherman Wooden -- President
75 Church St
Montrose PA 18801
Telephone: 570-278-6837
woodens1@scranton.edu www.antislaverystudies.org
Description: Established in 1996 for the promotion and recognition of the early history of Abolition and the Underground Railroad movement in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Susquehanna Depot Area Historical Society
PO Box 161
Susquehanna PA 18847
Telephone: 570-853-3020
www.martinworks.com/sdahs/
Forest City High School
Contact: Anthony Rusnak -- Principal
100 Susquehanna St
Forest City PA 18421
Telephone: 570-785-2400 570-785-9557
trusnak@forestcityschool.org www.forestcityschool.org
Susquehanna County Historical Society
Contact: Betty Smith
2 Monument Sq
Montrose PA 18801
Telephone: 570-278-1881 570-278-9336
info@susqcohistsoc.org www.susqcohistsoc.org
Keywords: Local History Museum Genealogy Family History Exhibits Research Cemetery Records Census Records Newspapers
Description: The repository of Susquehanna County genealogy and local history information and resources, including family histories, vital records, censuses, cemetery database, newspapers and MUCH more
White Deer Stamps & Coins
Contact: Paul Ferraro -- Owner
424 Main St
Forest City PA 18421
Telephone: 570-785-5177
deer@nep.net
Keywords: Ebay Seller ID: white_deer. Yahoo Seller ID: mary18421. Home phone: 570-679-2452.
Description: We Buy & Sell collectible United States and foreign coins, stamps, paper money, old stocks and bonds, tokens, wooden nickels, old books, old magazines. Open days: Tuesday thru Saturday. Evenings: Friday. Appointments available.
Friends of Salt Springs Park
Silver Creek Rd
PO Box 541
Montrose PA 18801
Telephone: 570-967-7275
info@friendsofsaltspringspark.org www.friendsofsaltspringspark.org
Keywords: recreation hiking picnicking camping fishing
nature environmental education history wildlife
birding botany geology gorge hemlock forest
wetlands stream native americans salt
industry woolen mill
Description: The state park has a glacial gorge with
waterfalls, old growth forests, 10 miles of
trails & rich local history. Public walks and
school environmental programs year round.
Picnicking, camping and rentable pavilion for
special events
Clifford Township Bicentennial Celebration
Contact: Chris Marcho -- Co-Chairperson
Main Street
Box 339
Clifford PA 18413
Telephone: 570-222-5808
cac@nep.net www.cliffordpa.com
Keywords: Clifford Township Bicentennial Celebration,
CTCA, Clifford Township Community Alliance, Elk Mountain, Royal, Dundaff, Elkdale, Elkdale, Susquehanna County, North East Pennsylvania, PA
Description: Clifford Township, established in 1806, and now the biggest village in the valley near Elk Mtn Ski Resort will celebrate its Bicentennial over the July 4th 2006 weekend. Festivities will include an old fashioned parade, historical displays and more!
Bob Smith Antiques
Contact: Bob Smith -- Owner
44 Church Street
Montrose PA 18801
Telephone: 570-278-3670
smitt@stny.rr.com www.bobsmithantiques.com
Keywords: painted furniture folk art paintings prints textiles pottery books primitives country antiques original surface architectural
Description: Selling fine Americana from the late 18th through the mid-20th centuries. Retail shop located at 44 Church Street (at the bottom of Public Avenue), Montrose, Pennsylvania.
TeaTime Art Studio
Contact: Carol Brown -- artist
6 Church Street
Montrose PA 18801
Telephone: 570-278-9642
carol@teatimeartstudio.com www.teatimeartstudio.com
Keywords: fine art, art, oils, prints, giclee, porcelain,china, gifts, home decorating, history victorian
Description: Carol likes to paint in oils, stepping back in time to capture images of days gone by.She also creates limited edition prints and handpainted porcelain. Her Studio is always open when the candles are lit or by appointment.
Historical Miniatures
Contact: Thomas F Feely -- owner
Towner Hill Road TR 641
PO Box 115
Jackson PA 18825
Telephone: 570-756-2918
crockett@nep.net www.historicalminiatures.net
Keywords: military miniatures toy soldiers diorama alamo civil war art print crockett's last stand irish brigade napoleon gettysburg spotsylvania collectibles
Description: A small working shop supplying museums and collectors with quality dioramas and hand-painted military miniatures and collectibles. Collectibles available depict all time periods, from Hannibal to Desert Storm, King Arthur to Robert E. Lee.
Jehile Kirkhuff Old-Time Music Fund
Contact: Edward Berbaum -- Co - Director
RR 4 Box 39
Montrose PA 18801 9804
Telephone: 570-278-2405 800-646-8349
edwardberbaum@mac.com jehile.com
Keywords: Music Irish German Scottish Welch English
Description: History of Susquehanna County Fiddle tunes, their origin, styles
and uses to serve the community as played by and told by
legendary Old-Time Fiddler Jehile Kirkhuff (1907-1981) Jehile was
the 1954 World Champion Old-Time Fiddler.
Luther Giordano Photography Arts
Contact: Luther Giordano -- Owner
41 Cherry Street
Montrose PA 18801
Telephone: 570-278-7024 570-278-6936
greatdarkroom@yahoo.com
Description: Black and white/color darkroom
Developing and printing film negatives
Conservation of old photographs, prints from old negatives, copy negatives of old prints, restoration
Genealogy and memory albums
Platinum printing
General and wedding photogr
Benedict Antique Lumber & Stone
Contact: Jesse Benedict
RR 2 Box 208AB
New Milford PA 18834
Telephone: 570-465-7878 570-465-9362
jesse@benedictbarns.com www.benedictbarns.com
Keywords: Barn, wood, bluestone, boulders, pavers, remodeling, relocation, demolition, repairs, construction, framing, furniture, restoration, waterfalls, walkways, garden sheds, pool houses, walls, timber frames, contractors, architects, builders, home owners
Description: Reclaim barn wood and bluestone for remodeling, relocation, repairs, new construction, furniture, restoration, waterfalls, walkways, walls, timber frames, and maintain authenticity for historical purposes.
Old Mill Village Museum
Contact: Sherman Wooden -- President
Route 848
PO Box 434
New Milford PA 18834 0434
Telephone: 570-465-3448
omv.museum@yahoo.com www.oldmillvillage.org
Keywords: tours 18th Century Colonial AntiSlavery antiquities
demonstrations handmade crafts trades woodworking
gunsmith spinning weaving children adults workshops
history nature candlemaking schoolhouse covered
bridge folk music heritage volunteer foo
Description: A living working museum with special programs from
May thru October. See tools, clothing, buildings and
demonstrations of past trades and crafts from our rich
Endless Mountains Heritage. Snack Shop, Gift Shop,
Nature Trail. For all ages. Call
Powdermill Farm
Contact: Joan Paye -- Proprietor/Owner
Box 3615
RR 2
Union Dale PA 18470 1847
Telephone: 570-679-2818
pmint1@hotmail.com
Keywords: organic farming, caretaker, historic farm
Description: Historic Farmhouse, Barn, Stables
Town of Kingsley Website
Contact: Brian Miller -- Resident/Webmaster
Kingsley PA 18826
Telephone:
bjmbrian@yahoo.com freewebs.com/kingsleyhomepage
Description: Visit freewebs.com/kingsleyhomepage. The town website was created for the local residents. It contains Town History, a Historical Photo Gallery, a directory of local businesses and government, an events calender, and local links.
Kingsley is in Harford Township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1809 by Rufus Kingsley, a drummer boy in the Battle of Bunker Hill, who moved to Harford Township in 1809. The town later took his namesake. To find about the history of Kingsley click the Town History or the Historic Photo Gallery. This website was created by a current resident.
Susquehanna County Economic Development Advisory C
Contact: Bill Kelley -- President
Route 29 & Ellsworth Drive
South Montrose PA 18843
Telephone: 570-278-6848 570-278-6329
info@scedac.org www.scedac.org
Description: A PA Non-Profit Corporation whose purpose is
To assist individuals and business in promoting and creating economic development and growth in Susquehanna County Pennsylvania,for the benefit of all County residents, through various means including, but not limited to, applying for and acquiring grants, financial and all types of other resources and aid and bringing together and working with elected and appointed Officials at all levels of government, along with individuals, business, governmental, educational, professional, religious and other entities which have an interest in the economic and cultural development of the County for the benefit of
all residents with out adversely impacting in any significant way the natural beauty and environment of the region.
Meets at 5:30 PM the second Wednesday of each month all are welcome to attend see web site for meeting location as they are in various parts of the County
Christ Episcopal Church
Contact: Rev. Randy Webster -- Rector
302 W Main St
Susquehanna PA 18847
Telephone: 570-853-9003
Snake Creek Alpaca Farm Bed & Breakfast
Contact: John DiGiore -- Owner
Rt.29 N.1-mile from Lake Montrose
PO Box 544`
Montrose PA 18801
Telephone: 516-318-3100 570-278-8914
riggspj@aol.com www.snakecreekalpacafarm.com
Keywords: Bed and Breakfast Alpaca Farm Gift Shop Raw Honey
Alpaca Socks
Description: This Historic Farm & Village,"where you can feel & see the history"is now a working alpaca farm. Residing on 23 acres of scenic countryside,meet the alpaca up-close & personal.Touch the alpaca & feel the fiber, considered to some the finest & warmest in the world.Our Gift Shop features our speciality warm alpaca socks & alpaca products & accessories.Our beautiful farmhouse now a Bed & Breakfast,where you can enjoy the peace and tranquility of the farm experience.