Mauch Chunk Museum and Cultural Center

07/25/2023

Please join us and special guest speaker Alisa Dupuy on August 26th for a tea party and discussion about the real life girl who inspired the classic Lewis Carroll novel "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland". For tickets and information, please call the museum at (570) 325-9190!

https://www.facebook.com/events/296949666075153

07/07/2023

We are proud to be hosting internationally acclaimed artist Ibiyinka Alao's art exhibition and theater performance on Saturday July 15th and Sunday July 16th!

Ibi is looking for local actors to portray various characters in his play, and will be holding auditions at 1pm tomorrow, Saturday July 8th in the Mauch Chunk Museum!

04/20/2023

Don't forget to check out the Jim Thorpe Independent Film Festival tonight and this weekend at the Mauch Chunk Opera House! The Mauch Chunk Museum is proud to host the Filmmaker's Gala on Friday at 9pm!

6th Annual Jim Thorpe Independent Film Festival (JTIFF) this April 20th through the 23rd, 2023 at the beautiful Mauch Chunk Opera House in historic Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania.

04/20/2023

FILMMAKERS' GALA is waiting for you!! Thank you for Walter Bevilacqua for lighting The Ballroom up in style!

The Mauch Chunk Ballroom 41 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe PA!

Tix: https://www.jimthorpeindiefilmfest.com/gala

03/23/2023

Many years ago the great Harry Trexler generously donated much of his land to the people of Pennsylvania, preserving important locations such as Hickory Run State Park and creating the Trexler Game Preserve (now Lehigh Valley Zoo) in an effort to conserve wildlife. Today, a piece of property he entrusted with the Boy Scouts of America back in the 1920s is in danger of being developed. Camp Trexler, a 700+ stretch of wilderness in Jonas, is being sold to the highest bidder. Please ensure this property does not fall into the wrong hands. Pocono Heritage Land Trust, a non-profit organization that oversees several nature areas, is seeking to preserve the property. If Pennsylvania wildlife matters to you, we ask that you please contribute to them in any way you can, either financially or non-financially. Simply sharing this information will help the cause as well. Thank you all for your time.

PHLT Facebook Post:

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10167112693855251&id=124734370250&mibextid=Nif5oz

PHLT Website:

https://phlt.org/index.html

Pledge:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScaB9shg0TkSrj9BLJd1RrBdRah3-davcOON-Z4IYGsxpasJw/viewform

03/04/2023

For many years the Victorian Ball was held in Jim Thorpe (Mauch Chunk). We are very pleased to announce the return of this elegant ball in our Mauch Chunk Ballroom located at 41 West Broadway (2nd floor) in Jim Thorpe. We will celebrate our heritage with fun, food and dance on Saturday, May 20th. Please join us and create your memories in a Victorian style. Doors will open at 6:30pm and our music begins at 7:00 pm. We will have live music with a caller to guide us in the Victorian dance style provided by “Smash the Windows.” Guests may choose to wear Victorian style attire or their present day dress up outfits. Tickets are $70 each or $130 (for two). Our evening includes a delicious buffet dinner, dessert and a limited cash bar. Reserve your tickets for this special evening by calling the Mauch Chunk Museum and
Cultural Center at 570-325-9190. Below is a glimpse of past Victorian Balls attendees.

- John Drury, President and Barbara Mumma, Secretary

03/01/2023

We're happy to announce the Mauch Chunk Museum will now be open from 11am to 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays in March!

10/22/2022

Join me October 22nd & 23rd as I analyze the plausibility of numerous unexplained creature sightings in Pennsylvania! Don't forget to pick up some spooky monster themed treats at our bake sale as well! Hope to see you there!

- Ryan