MECHLING HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
SAYLORSBURG, PA
Mechling Historical Association is a non-profit organization located in Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania. It was established in 1976 with the aim of preserving and promoting the history of the Western Pocono Mountains. The association is named after the Mechling family, who were early settlers in the area.
The association operates a museum, which houses a collection of artifacts and memorabilia related to the history of the Western Poconos. The museum features exhibits on local Native American tribes, early European settlers, and the development of local industry, including mining and logging.
In addition to the museum, the association also maintains several historic buildings, including the 1815 Kresgeville Schoolhouse and the 1850s Kunkletown General Store. These buildings serve as living history exhibits and are open to the public for tours.
The association also hosts a variety of educational programs and events throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and historical reenactments. It is staffed by volunteers who are passionate about preserving and sharing the history of the Western Poconos.
Overall, the Mechling Historical Association plays an important role in preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of the Western Pocono Mountains, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in local history.
MECHLING HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in SAYLORSBURG PA. US MID #8404201523
The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).
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MECHLING HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
514 BLUE RIDGE RD
SAYLORSBURG
PA
18353
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MECHLING HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION Information
MID # | 8404201523 |
Name | MECHLING HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION |
Alternate Name | |
Classification | Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic |
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 311248872 |
NTEECC | |
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | 201307 |
INCOME | 0 |
REVENUE | 0 |
LAT/LONG | 40.898258, -75.383741 |
CODES | FIPS State Code: 42 FIPS County Code: 089 US Census Tract: 301203 US Census Block: 1002 |