Museum

 

Location: On Eagles Mere Ave. (Route 42) at the Historic clock in the restored General Store Building!

Purpose:
To discover, collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret the historical and cultural heritage of Eagles Mere and to provide educational opportunities for residents, schools and other museums through programs of historical interest.

 

Exhibits include: Photographs, Dresses, Dollhouse, Books, Tools,
Postcards, Railroad Model
Artifacts include items from
The George Lewis Glassworks era 1804-1830
The farming era 1830-1880
The narrow gauge railroad 1892-1926
The big hotels' era 1880-1960s
Also available are genealogical records, old newspapers,
brochures, organizations' records, hotel registers etc.

Our computer allows us to communicate with other local museums and to produce copies of photographs, postcards etc.

Eagles Mere is on the National Register of Historic Places, and our Museum is a member of the Pennsylvania Association of Museums.

The Museum is in the third and final year of a Capital Campaign to pay for its new exhibits and other improvements.  Through December 31, 2008, all contributors to the Campaign are considered members, and vice versa.  For 2009, the Museum will resume soliciting annual memberships from its supporters.  The Museum is a function of the Borough of Eagles Mere, and contributions are tax deductible.  They may be mailed to:

Please Mail contributions or membership fees ( $25) to:
EMB Museum
Box 440
Eagles Mere, PA
17731
Phone Number : 570-525-3155
For more information and photos please follow this link: Eagles Mere Borough Museum