Month: July 2024

July 30, 2024

53rd Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, Hosted by the Eagles Mere Historic Villages

Eagles Mere is hosting its 53rd Annual Arts and Crafts Festival on Saturday, August 10 th through Sunday, August 11th . The festival will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The event will be held at two locations: the Village Green, on the corner of Route 42 and Pennsylvania Avenue, across the street from the iconic Sweet Shop, and Merritt Field Airport, which is 2 ½ miles east of town.

The festival is a public event, with a $7 admissions fee for teenagers and adults, and free for children under the age of 12. For those wanting to extend their visit, there’s also a 2-day admission option for just $10. The admission fees at Merritt Field Museum may vary. All ticket proceeds will contribute to the Eagles Mere non-profit organization which aids in funding events and the Eagles Mere Conservancy, which helps keep the Village Green looking pristine.

Guests can expect an assortment of exhibitors and vendors, selling jewelry, and artwork including, wood, fiber, leather, glass, photography, and pottery for all occasions. All of which are personalized and crafted to the finest grade.

Shoppers will enjoy an elevated experience with live music and food. That said, the Village Shops will be open with a tempting array of food and dining options, comprising breakfast, lunch, and dinner, on top of fresh-farm produce, handmade desserts, specialty coffees, and indulgent frozen treats. It doesn’t end there, the shops also have many gift options available including jewelry, houseware, and miscellaneous items. For those interested in renting or buying property within the Eagles Mere area, real estate offices will also be open.

Eagles Mere is located amongst the mountain ranges of Pennsylvania along Route 42 in Sullivan County, six miles from Route 220 in Muncy Valley or Laporte. It boasts the view of pristine lakes, countless museums, shopping, and dining options, proving it a picture-perfect destination year-round. For more information on the Antiques Market, please contact Kristin Montgomery at emgreenevents@gmail.com.

July 15, 2024

News from the Eagles Mere Historic Village

The Eagles Mere Historic Village, Inc. (EMHVI), a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, was created in 2003 as to purchase and restore the commercial buildings in the center of town including the General Store Complex and the Sweet Shop. This was a multi-year, multi-million-dollar, joint effort between individual town-based donors, and the state and federal governments. EMHVI now owns and maintains these historic buildings and serves as the landlord for the shops and restaurants in the Village that operate for the benefit of residents and visitors alike. 

In just the past three years, the EMHVI has spent more than $600,000 to renovate both the General Store, re-siding it and adding new water filtration system, updated and modernized the Sweet Shop, created a provided for universal WiFI Wi-Fi downtown, added charging pods to the Green to accommodate electric vehicles, and fully restored the town clock. Funded solely by donors, the need for more consistent funding is readily apparent, which is why the Village board recently enacted a 3% is adding a modest Historic Preservation fee preservation fee to Sweet Shop bills.

While the notion of a new fee of this nature may be off-putting to some, it’s really no different than the fees we all pay for garbage collection, country club dues, lake association dues, etc.

The beauty of the town center and the convenience that the shops and restaurants offer does not come without a cost, and with 120+ year-old buildings, the upkeep is never ending.

We thank you for your support in the endeavor and ask you to consider including EMHVI in your annual giving.  To find out more about EMHVI please visit https://www.visithistoriceaglesmere.com/