Historical Treasures

When you come to the Susquehanna River Valley, it may feel like you've stepped back in time - when the pace of life was a little slower and neighbors knew one another. While you're here, take some time to indulge your senses.

Listen to the clip-clop of horse and buggies as they scurry from the country side to the downtown to sell their produce and wares. Squeeze and smell the fresh produce at our roadside stands and farmers markets. Observe history that's alive and thriving in realistic reenactments, museums, heritage festivals, and educational experiences. Touch handmade quilts that took months to craft by hand. Taste our local specialties, like whoopie pies, pot pie, and apple butter.

While you're in the area, stop by our Visitor Information Center and pick up a Covered Bridge map. You'll quickly realize that our region is home to 17 of the oldest and most unique covered bridges. Also consider exploring our diverse downtowns by foot. Discover the unique history and heritage of our downtowns with these brand new "Every Town a Treasure" brochures.

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Central Pennsylvania Chapter National Railways

Depot Road
White Deer, PA 17887

(570) 742-4618

The White Deer and Reading Station & Museum.

Friends of Joseph Priestley House Museum

472 Priestley Ave.
Northumberland, PA 17857

(570) 473-9474

Joseph Priestley House is a National Historic and Chemical Landmark where visitors can investigate the ideas and contributions to American history of Joseph Priestley (1733-1804), noted English theologian, educator, natural philosopher and political theorist.

Lycoming County Historical Society Taber Museum

858 West Fourth Street
Williamsport, PA 17701

(570) 326-3326

Thomas T. Taber Museum

Mifflinburg Buggy Museum

598 Green St.
Mifflinburg, PA 17844

(570) 966-1355

The Mifflinburg Buggy Museum preserves the only intact 19th century carriage factory in the United States. The complex includes a historic buggy maker's home, buggy showroom, and modern visitor center. The visitor center has permanent and changing exhibits, hands on work bench and videos.

Northumberland County Historical Society

1150 No. Front St.
Sunbury, PA 17801-1126

(570) 286-4083

Excellent historical and genealogical library

Packwood House Museum

15 North Water St.
Lewisburg, PA 17837

(570) 524-0323

The historic Packwood House Museum is one of the area's hidden treasures. It is open for guided tours and features two major exhibits each year, plus a wide range of other programs. For more information visit www.packwoodhousemuseum.com

Peter Herdic Transportation Museum

810 Nichols Place
Williamsport, PA 17701

800-248-9287

Discover the rivers, rails and roads that made the Susquehanna River Valley successful at the turn of the century. The newly renovated 1949 PA Pullman Parlor Car is available for tours and rental.