Muncy Historical Society

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The Historical Society

Posted by on Apr 21, 2008

Muncy Historical Society and Museum of History, a not-for-profit, all volunteer organization founded in 1936, focuses on preservation and conservation ...

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Events

Society to Host Alvira, Ordnance Presentation

Posted by on Apr 4, 2012

MUNCY — Stephen C. Huddy and Paul C. Metzger will present “Alvira and the Ordnance: An American Dream Denied” at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 15 at the Muncy Historical...

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Exhibits

PA Canal Packet Boat

Posted by on Mar 22, 2011

The Pennsylvania Canal Packet Boat Project began with the salvaging of the cabin and ended with the reconstruction of an authentic 1860s packet/passenger...

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Park

Muncy Heritage Park

Posted by on Apr 30, 2011

Construction continues at Muncy Heritage Park, located in Muncy Creek Township, Lycoming County.  Plans were developed through the SEDA-COG Community Resource Center (CRC).  An...

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The Historical Society

The Historical Society

Muncy Historical Society and Museum of History, a not-for-profit, all volunteer organization founded in 1936, focuses on preservation and conservation of the rich history and heritage of Muncy and surrounding communities – its people, businesses, education, arts, traditions and folklore – by sponsoring...

BTE’s ‘Penn’s Pals’

BTE’s ‘Penn’s Pals’

The Muncy Historical Society will host the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble’ s2012 Theatre-in-the-Classroom (TIC) production: Penn’s Pals: Stories of Life in the Colonie of Pennsylvania at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 12 in the Muncy High School Auditorium, 200 West Penn Street. Admission to this Society-sponsored event is free and open to the...

Society to Host Alvira, Ordnance Presentation

Society to Host Alvira, Ordnance Presentation

MUNCY — Stephen C. Huddy and Paul C. Metzger will present “Alvira and the Ordnance: An American Dream Denied” at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 15 at the Muncy Historical Society, 40 N. Main St. Nestled in the White Deer Valley, 7 miles south of Williamsport, the village of Alvira once resembled a Norman Rockwell-version of rural American life:  a proud main...

Society’s 2012 Season

Society’s 2012 Season

On Sunday, March 11 at 2:30 p.m., newly-elected president, Paul Metzger, will introduce four nominees for board and trustee positions with the Muncy Historical Society. The three nominees for board positions are Tom Breneisen, Kathy Heilman and Judith Youngman; Jane Cotner is the nominee to fill the vacant trustee position. Breneisen, Heilman and Cotner have...

Quilt Show

Quilt Show

8th Annual Quilt Show & Challenge July 20 – 21, 2012   The quaint and beautiful river town of Muncy, Pennsylvania is the setting for this annual Quilt Show. The Muncy Show features 19th and 20th century quilts along with traditional and new quilts, representing virtually all styles. Diversity and artistic interpretation are highlights of the show...

Repasz Band Concert

Repasz Band Concert

The Civil War theme continues with Muncy Historical Society’s upcoming concert, “Civil War Era Music,” performed by the Repasz Band at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9 in the Muncy High School Auditorium, 200 W. Penn St. The Repasz Band has a proud musical heritage, having performed for a variety of civic and military events. In 1861, the band enlisted in the 11th...

Historic Homes Tour

Historic Homes Tour

Spend a weekend in historic Muncy Stroll through celebrated Muncy homes MUNCY – Experience the beauty and charm of one of Pennsylvania’s finest communities as the Muncy Historical Society hosts its annual Historic Homes and Walking Tour from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, October 16. The $12 tour donation includes admission to celebrated Muncy homes and businesses,...

Regional Art Exhibit

Regional Art Exhibit

The 5th Annual Artist Exhibition & Sale will be held Friday, Nov. 4, 2011, with a 5:30–9 p.m. Opening Night Reception. The show will continue on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011 from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. This regional, invitational art show features a rich and varied collection of original works by accomplished artists in diverse media, including photography, oil...

Juried Antique Show

Juried Antique Show

Diversity and quality are the foundation of this juried, indoor 37th annual show of an impressive range of antiques: 19th and 20th century furniture, fine porcelain and glass, stoneware & pottery, quilts & textiles, estate jewelry, folk art, primitives & Americana, smalls & accessories. Friday, Aug. 26, 2011 5:30–9 p.m. (Opening Night...

Muncy Heritage Park

Muncy Heritage Park

Construction continues at Muncy Heritage Park, located in Muncy Creek Township, Lycoming County.  Plans were developed through the SEDA-COG Community Resource Center (CRC).  An access road, parking area, and pavilion are being constructed, in addition to a trail linking the parking area with the pavilion, bridge, fishing platform and wildlife observation...

Civil War Road Show

Civil War Road Show

Muncy Historical Society Commemorates the American Civil War 2011 Calendar of Events Check time & location details at www.MuncyHistoricalSociety.org or call 570.546.5917. All activities and events are open to the public. Unless noted, there is no admission fee; parking is always free. Join the presenters and event volunteers in period costumes if you...

Archaeology at Muncy

Archaeology at Muncy

The public archaeology dig at Muncy Heritage Park and Nature Trail, just one more of Muncy Historical Society’s wonderful contributions to local history, has concluded. Thousands of individuals and hundreds of families participated in the Public Archaeology Dig at Muncy Heritage Park and Nature Trail, an 11-acre recreational area along the West...

PA Canal Packet Boat

PA Canal Packet Boat

The Pennsylvania Canal Packet Boat Project began with the salvaging of the cabin and ended with the reconstruction of an authentic 1860s packet/passenger cabin that has become the Society’s traveling educational exhibit. The project received 2004 Honorable Mention Award from PA Federation of Museums &...