All events listed below are subject to change. Please check the museum website and Facebook page for the latest event information.
April 18-19–Spring Show: Antique vendors selling a wide variety of items; sawmill demonstration on Saturday (ONLY, 10-3); birch still and other historic demonstrations as well as operation of the Eastern Loggers model railroad all weekend; a cooking demonstration and tasting featuring wild leeks from 11am-2pm both Saturday and Sunday; food and craft vendors set-up outside.
April 25, 1pm-Guided Tour of Bark Shanty CCC Camp Site: Volunteers of the PA Lumber Museum will lead a guided tour of the former Bark Shanty CCC Camp location. During the hour long tour visitors will learn about the camp’s history and the ongoing archeological project to unearth its remains.
This walk in the woods is generally flat but there are some elevation changes and rugged stone stairways. Appropriate footwear is recommended. Ticks will likely be present.
Participants should meet at the site, which is in Keating Township, Potter County at the intersection of Bark Shanty Road and Gaswell Road. The easiest access is from Route 872 to Bark Shanty Road. Parking is available roadside on Gaswell Road about 100 yards south of the intersection with Bark Shanty Road.
May 23, 1pm–Scandinavian Woodhick Dinner: Experience a meal you’ll never forget inspired by the Scandinavian immigrant groups who worked in Pennsylvania’s lumber industry. Dine like a lumberjack on Klassick artsoppa (Swedish pea soup), Svinestek med frukt (Norwegian pork loin with dried fruit), roasted potatoes, Norwegian creamed cabbage, and egg custard. 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 PA’s logging past. Limited seating, pre-purchase of tickets is required.
June 13, 10am-3pm–Worldwide Knitting in Public Day: The 17th annual Galeton community’s celebration of Worldwide Knitting in Public Day will once again be held at the museum this year. Celebrate all things fiber with knitters, spinners, weavers, shepherds, and other fiber enthusiasts from the area. Learn the “how to” of some of these fiber arts or bring a project to work on and join the fun. Participation is free for those attending.
June 20, 10am-2:30pm–Casserole Basket Making Class: Get ready for picnic season and join local artist Cathy Snyder to learn how to make your own colorful handmade casserole basket. Choose from a variety of hand-dyed reeds to create a custom look. Finished baskets will be 12″ wide, 14″ long, and 4″ deep- making them a great fit to tote your favorite yummy casserole around. Class size if limited, and reservations are required. Bring a snack, a drink, and a friend for a great day of handcrafting fun!
August 7-8–History Camp: Looking for a unique experience for your child this summer? The Pennsylvania Lumber Museum is excited to present its hands-on History Camp. Children ages 10-18 will spend two full-days immersing themselves in the rough and tumble lifestyle of a 19-century woodhick. Campers will try activities like using a crosscut saw, rolling on a log, and peeling bark. They’ll play games like horseshoes, seed spitting, and model log raft racing. They’ll help prepare their own breakfast on a wood-fired cookstove , watch horses skid logs, and learn different survival methods of making fire.
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