Programs and Special Events
The historical society continues to develop new programs for 2022.
Currently the train station museum is OPEN from 1-4 Sunday.
Currently the train station museum is OPEN from 1-4 Sunday.
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Celebration and Grand Reopening of the Cresco Train Station
May 29, 2022 - 1-4pm Location: The Cresco Train Station on Sand Spring Road in Cresco, PA The event features live music by the Lexington Band, antique cars, traditional crafts, homemade ice cream, a popcorn trolley, two cake walks, and a visit from Smokey the Bear and Phoebe Snow. At 3 pm we will honor Karl Weiler and the Weiler Family Foundation for all of their support. Please volunteer for the celebration: set up, parking, baking cakes, and more. If you are interested, please call 570-481-4622 or send us an email at stationmuseum@gmail.com. |
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A Legacy of Stitches – Quilt Documentation
May 20, 2022 - 7pm
Location: Friendly Community Center
The program will give the background of quilt documentation locally. Program at the Friendly Community Center at 7 pm
The Sommers’ Tradition Carried On
June 17, 2022
Location: Friendly Community Center
A picture presentation of the activities at the Herm and Rhoda Sommers Homestead.
May 20, 2022 - 7pm
Location: Friendly Community Center
The program will give the background of quilt documentation locally. Program at the Friendly Community Center at 7 pm
The Sommers’ Tradition Carried On
June 17, 2022
Location: Friendly Community Center
A picture presentation of the activities at the Herm and Rhoda Sommers Homestead.
The Cresco Station Museum: The society has regular programs at the Cresco Station Museum. From Memorial Day to Columbus Day, there is a monthly performance by local musicians and an Ice Cream Social. The museum is also the site of an Art's and Craft's Exhibit on the second Sunday of each month. Local Artists and Crafters display and sell their work. Exhibits change periodically.
Regular Meeting and Programs:
The Society has a monthly meeting which is held the third Friday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Friendly Community Center. From November to March the meetings will be held at 2:00 PM. Following a short business meeting, a scheduled speaker covers some aspect of local history. The June meeting is a field trip to a place of historical importance, the location is usually within one hour drive.
Watch for our flyers around town and The Village View for more information on our upcoming programs.
