‘Walk through the halls where its walls reflect untold mysteries and histories’ starting off this blog with this very quote of mine to my lovely readers who’ll be reading this piece that is all going to be about this historical place in the Poconos that has preserved, inspired, and educated people through its historic bones along with its centuries old archeological inheritance.
Welcoming you to this write up that is going to walk through what all it has preserved and protected since generations together, Delve deep to know right from its incorporation till its unique displays.
Let this blog tour that is below magnetize and urge you to visit the Pocono Indian museum that awaits your presence !
Sprinkling A Little History of This Ancient Building
It was first established around 1840 for JohnVan Coolbaugh and served as an underground railroad route to Canada during the American Civil War. Later, it was a famous speakeasy during the prohibition period. Today, one of the buildings houses the history of Delaware Indians after two centuries.
The museum will shock you with information. It highlights the history of the North American Indian man in Pennsylvania, who lived from 10,500 BC till the period when Europeans came in contact with the continent that led to the American Revolution. It shows how Delaware Indians peacefully coexisted with other Indians. The most shocking thing is that it only took 100 years for the white men to eliminate all the signs of the Indian’s existence.
The Pocono Indian Museum traces the history of the Delawares by displaying the ancient artifacts, weapons, and tools in chronological order of their life history that was in existence for thousands of years.
Current Exhibits and Displays
Every museum in Poconos has stuff to showcase people every time when the crowd gathers in, as there are no specific time period for people to visit this age old Poconos museum that is located at east Stroudsburg, but the surprising part is people do not fail to miss out this place as this is one of the oldest museums in Poconos where visitors can witness the existence of the Delaware Indian, from their remains to their era they lived in, it is displayed at Poconos Indian Museum.
Special Displays for Visitors
- 150 year old peace pipes – An Object used by Delaware Indian while prayer, researchers say that it was like a imaginary bridge that used to build a spiritual connect and relationship towards their God year old bowl
- Ancient 800 year old bowl – another historical object that’s preserved in Poconos Indian museum is this old utensil that was used for farming by a resident family of Delaware, alas it is still in the same shape till now from the time it was dug out.
| Where is it Located ? | 5905 Milford Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 |
| Entry Timings | 10 am – 5:30 pm |
| Are Pets allowed ? | No |
| Ticket prices | Adults: $ 7 | Children $ 3 |
| Is it educational for kids ? | Very much |
| Nearby restaurants ? | > Pocono cafe – bakery & Colombian restaurant > Los tres amigos Mexican & Spanish restaurant
> The Big A Grillehouse |
Also to keep your Poconos journey cheek by jowl, there are some other beautiful must visit attractions and naturistic activities one can do like take a short trip to this mini town in Poconos which is Jim Thorpe and other activities that happens in that locale like biking to hiking along with trekking and getting on to vintage rails that give rise to natural sceneries during the journey that one can’t miss.
In the same way you can check out our another blog on 20 Things To Do in the Poconos, PA – Best Towns & Activities to know more about Pocono town and other must do activities for your trip to immerse with more destinations and chrishable moments with your loved ones.
Why is the Pocono Indian Museum a must-visit place?
The Poconos Indian Museum, a key attraction in the Poconos, is not just a remarkable place due to its history; it also uncovers the profound significance of Native American Indians. This museum revives the ancient world of the natives, illustrating their struggles and eventual downfall in a manner reminiscent of a cinematic experience. With its extensive library and gift shop, visitors can find keepsakes to cherish for a lifetime!
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