All events listed below are subject to change. Please check the museum website and Facebook page for the latest event information.
August 2-3, 2024–History Camp: A hands-on history camp for kids ages 10-18. Campers will spend two full-days immersing themselves in the rough and tumble lifestyle of 19th-century woodhicks by learning the skills of the trade. On day one, campers will try activities like using a crosscut saw, peeling bark, birling, and cooking over a fire. On the second day, participants will demonstrate what they have learned at the Cherry Springs State Park Woodsmen Show. Pre-registration is required, and scholarships are available.
August 10, 1pm–Happy Birthday Smokey Bear: Smokey Bear is turning 80! Join us to celebrate our favorite bear. Festivities will include curator Josh Fox sharing information and artifacts from Smokey’s past, a birthday cake, and singing “Happy Birthday” to the bear of honor who will make an appearance. Included with museum admission.
August 25, 1pm–Woodhick Dinner: Experience a meal you’ll never forget. Join our lumber camp cooks as they serve a Woodhick Dinner in our museum Mess Hall. Dine like a lumberjack on:
- Rivel Soup
- Maple-Mustard Ham
- Lumber Beans
- Mashed Carrots & Parsnips
- Homemade Bread, Jellies, and Butter
- Wild Tea, Coffee, or Water
Before the meal, work up a sweat trying your hand using a crosscut saw or practicing your aim throwing hatchets. During the meal, be entertained by stories of Pennsylvania’s logging past. Limited seating. Ticket price: $30 non-member/$25 museum member. Pre-purchase of tickets is required. Tickets can be purchased through our website HERE.
September 14, 1pm–Cherry Springs History Hike: The remains of lumber history are all around us. Join a free, guided history hike with knowledgeable museum volunteers and State Parks staff. Discover the rich history behind Cherry Springs State Park, growing from a small stop on a winding mountain throughway to a region hosting multiple Civilian Conservation Corps Camps. The walk will be about a mile over mostly level grassy and graveled ground. Registration is encouraged to allow staff to relay details about the weather. Fun for the whole family but the park asks visitors to the program to please leave their pets at home, as dogs are not permitted at Cherry Springs State Park.
For more information and to register
September 21, 4-7 pm– Lagers & Lumberjacks: 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.
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October 12-13–Fall Antique Show & Sawmill Run: The perfect time to visit the museum with leaves changing colors, antique dealers selling their wares, our sawmill running on Saturday, and historic demonstrations taking place all weekend long.
October 19, 10an-2pm–Handy Tote Basket Making Class: Join local basket artist Cathy Snyder of Creations by Catherine for a handy tote basket making class hosted at the PA Lumber Museum. Learn how to make your own handmade original 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!
