All events listed below are subject to change. Please check the museum website and Facebook page for the latest event information.
July 5-6–Bark Peelers’ Festival: This year marks our 50th Anniversary! As our BIGGEST event of the year, the festival treats thousands of visitors to lively special activities, contests, and demonstrations that celebrate “woodhick” skills. Unique food and craft vendors provide guests with ample shopping and culinary opportunities. There is live music throughout the weekend, crafts and games at the kid’s corner, operating demonstrations of our steam-powered circular sawmill and birch still, blacksmithing, chainsaw carving, and lumber camp cooking. See the Eastern Loggers Model Railroad display in operation.
August 1-2–History Camp: Looking for a unique experience for your child this summer? Our hands-on history camp is like no other! Children ages 10-18 will explore the history of PA’s forests and immerse themselves in the lifestyle of 19th-century “wood hicks” by learning the skills of the trade. Pre-registration is required.
August 16, 10am-2pm–Summer Basket Making Class: Joining local basket artist Cathy Snyder for a basket making class hosted at the PA Lumber Museum. Learn how to make your own colorful handmade original utensil storage basket. Choose from a variety of hand-dyed reeds to create a custom look. Class size is limited, and reservations are required. Bring a snack, a drink, and a friend for this enjoyable day of handcrafting fun!
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September 13, 4pm-7pm–Lagers & Lumberjacks: Put on your flannel, grab a mug, and join us for an evening of lumberjack competitions, craft beer, live music, food, and fun! Watch as up to 15 semi-professional lumberjacks compete in six different events for cash prizes, as administered by members of the Pennsylvania Professional Lumberjack Organization. Straub Brewery of St. Marys, PA, will be on-site to serve a variety of their beers for attendees to enjoy. There will be live music and food trucks to serve up tasty eats. Attendees can try their hand at using a 2-person crosscut saw or throwing some hatchets with quick instruction provided by museum personnel. Tickets for the event will go on sale after the July Bark Peelers’ Festival.
October 11-12–Fall Show: The museum grounds will come alive with historic demonstrations at our birch still, blacksmith shop, lumber camp kitchen, and Eastern Loggers model railroad display as well as food and craft vendors. Inside Antique vendors will be selling a wide variety of items. On Saturday (ONLY) our steam-powered circular saw will be running.
October 18, 5:30pm-8:30pm–Spooky Lantern Tours: Join us for a walk through the site by lantern light. Listen to ghost stories and trick-or-treat along the way. Take a wagon ride and see if you can spot fearsome creatures like Sasquatch and Squonk. Decorate pumpkins, make pinecone birdfeeders, and have some refreshments in the museum program room. Costumes encouraged. Lantern tours are on-going. Ghoulish fun for the whole family. $5 per person, children under 4 free.
November 1, 10am-2pm–Fall Cookie Basket Making Class: Join local basket artist Cathy Snyder for a basket making class hosted at the PA Lumber Museum. Learn how to make your own colorful handmade original cookie basket. Choose from a variety of hand-dyed reeds to create a custom look. Class size is limited, and reservations are required. Bring a snack, a drink, and a friend for this enjoyable day of handcrafting fun!
Click HERE to make a reservation
