Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area

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Heritage Express Train to Pioneer Nights in Carbondale, PA Hop on board an evening train ride to historic Carbondale for their annual Pioneer Nights celebration. Enjoy food, fun, a parade, & more!

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Painting the downtown: Murals enliven Scranton streetscapes SCRANTON — Painting the downtown continues with two more large murals underway, including a musical theme jazzing up the 200 block of Wyoming Avenue and a colorful collage covering the

🌛Join us for an evening train ride from the Steamtown National Historic Site through the Lackawanna Valley to Carbondale Pioneer Nights! A fun-filled community celebration, Pioneer Nights features delicious food, live music and an authentic hometown parade! Book now exclusively through LHVA at a discounted price of $10 per person. Children under 2 are free with seating on their parents' lap. After August 10th, tickets are $25.🚂

Third Thursday in Olyphant was a huge success! Look for our new Heritage Valley signs at Queen City Station in the near future. Did you know that Olyphant had its own version of the Boston Tea Party?

Great morning for a trolley ride with our shining STARS from Marywood University!!!

Steamtown National Historic Site has an opening for a Community Volunteer Ambassador (CVA) - a paid 48-week internship with the National Park Service between September 9, 2024 - August 8, 2025.

The park is seeking a reliable, creative, and outgoing person to join our team and with a goal to build and develop a park-wide Safety Campaign.

The CVA will be responsible for producing videos, social media content, graphic design, print publications, and safety-geared programming at Steamtown National Historic Site. Additionally, they will contribute to park efforts in community outreach, volunteer service, and interpretive and educational programming.

The position includes a weekly stipend of $600, limited health care/childcare benefits, housing allowance, and professional development funds PLUS eligibility for both an AmeriCorps Education Award $6,895.00 (pre-tax) AND Public Land Corps Hiring Authority upon successful completion of the program.

To be eligible, applicants must be high school graduates, between the ages of 18-30 (up to 35 for veterans), a US citizen or permanent resident, and comfortable working outside for extended periods of time.

Interested individuals must apply by July 7, 2024!

For more information, contact: Megan Stevens

Come check out a Pollinator Workshop at our offices on Wednesday June 5th at 6:00 PM.

Join us at LHVA's HQ for a Pollinator workshop with our friends from Scranton Tomorrow and the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners in Lackawanna County. The event is Wednesday June 5th at 6PM.

Team work makes the dream work. working hard at the Parker Street trailhead on the project

🚂🎓 Some of the incredible NPS Rangers going above and beyond to make the Heritage Express program an unforgettable experience for over 1,700 fourth grade students. These young explorers are embarking on a journey through history, learning all about our rich regional heritage—from anthracite mining to the textile industry and the railroads that built our nation. Huge thanks to this dedicated staff for their passion and commitment to education! Your efforts are truly inspiring! 🌟👏 ❤️

Another busy day at the Steamtown National Historic Site!

After 20 years, our Heritage Express is once again rolling through the Lackawanna Valley! This month, more than 1,700 fourth-grade students are touring the Steamtown National Historic Site before boarding a train to Carbondale, learning more about the critical role our region played in America's Industrial Revolution. Thanks to our partners at the and

No wheels? No problem. 🚵‍♀️🚵🚵‍♂️🚴‍♀️🚴🚴‍♂️ Check out a bike at one of these trail-friendly establishments:

Join our partners at the Pennsylvania Heritage Museum and University of Scranton for a one-of-a-kind puppet show celebration at the historic Scranton Iron Furnaces on April 25th in honor of Earth Day! 🌿🎭
Get ready to be amazed by the creativity and artistry of local puppeteers as they bring to life stories that inspire love and respect for our planet. 🌎✨This family-friendly event is perfect for all ages, so bring your loved ones and let's celebrate Earth Day together in a fun and meaningful way! 🌿🌟

Don't miss out on this unique experience! See you there! 🌍💚

Students at McNichols Plaza Elementary School will board the Heritage Express "rolling classroom" next month at the Steamtown National Historic Site to learn more about regional history as they travel through several former coal mining communities to Carbondale. Rangers Tim O'Malley and Allen Schulz prepared them with an engaging pre-trip presentation on Thursday. LHV is proud to partner with Steamtown NHS and the Lackawanna Historical Society!

🏆🌟 Get ready for some history-making action! Our amazing partners at The Lackawanna Historical Society are gearing up for an epic showdown as our very own Owen Worozbyt and Gerard Hetman step into the arena to defend their championship title! Will they achieve the elusive three-peat? Stay tuned to witness the excitement unfold! 🎉

🚂 All aboard for an exciting announcement! Train rides are back at the Steamtown National Historic Site starting Saturday, May 4th! 🌟 Whether you're up for a 30-minute journey through the historic railroad yard or a full-day adventure along the Pocono or Carbondale lines, we've got something special for everyone.

Mark your calendars because short train rides kick off on May 4th, with excursions continuing on Saturday, May 25th. 📅 And here's the inside scoop: on April 20th, you can snag advance tickets for our summer excursions (May-September) on recreation.gov. Plus, we'll have a limited supply of tickets available for our short rides.

Looking ahead, tickets for our autumn excursions (October-December) will be up for grabs on Saturday, July 6th. 🍂 Whether online or at our Information Kiosk (credit card only), get ready to make memories on the tracks with us!

ALL ABOARD! -- Rangers Christopher Carey and Tim O'Malley from the Steamtown National Historic Site visit fourth-grade students at Riverside East School in preparation for the Heritage Express, a "rolling classroom" that will take them -- and about 2,000 other local students -- from Scranton to Carbondale in a series of interactive field trips over the month of May. The Lackawanna Heritage Valley is partnering with the National Park Service, Lackawanna Historical Society and NEIU 19 to provide a memorable steam-powered journey filled with exciting opportunities to learn more about the rich history of the Lackawanna Valley.

Good things are happening in Olyphant!
In concert with council's plans to revitalize the Queen City Station, LHV will be upgrading its signage throughout the borough. Stay tuned. . . 🪛🔧🔨🪚

Don't miss E.J. Murphy's intriguing talk on Frederick Douglass and his ties to northeastern Pennsylvania this Sunday, 1 p.m., at the Waverly Community House, an LHV partner.
E.J. coordinates the Destination Freedom Program, an affiliate of the National Park Service, and gives walking tours focused on Waverly’s participation in the Underground Railroad.
Come. listen and learn more about this internationally renowned social reformer!

LHV OFFERS FIRST ROUND OF 2024 PARTNERSHIP GRANTS

Is your organization dedicated to enhancing our region’s quality of life by contributing to a rich mosaic of abundant natural resources and thriving cultural, recreational, and historic treasures?

The Lackawanna Heritage Valley is seeking partners who share a passion to inform, educate or entertain residents and visitors alike through a variety of community-oriented projects. LHV’s Partnership Grant program offers up to $5,000 for eligible initiatives submitted by nonprofit and civic groups, schools, and governmental entities.

“Our selection process involves a thorough evaluation based on the project’s potential to create positive change within the National and State Heritage Area,” said April Rogato, LHV executive assistant. She noted the program requires a dollar-for-dollar match of the requested amount and applications are due by March 1st.

Some past recipients include the Anthracite Heritage Museum, Scranton Jazz Festival, First Friday Scranton, Waverly Community House, the Tripp House, Lackawanna Historical Society, and Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science and Art.

A tipsheet on how to submit a successful application is available by contacting Ms. Rogato at the LHV office, 213 Railroad Ave., Scranton, [email protected] or (570) 963-6730 ext. 8200.

Mark your calendar for this fascinating series by local historian/teacher EJ Murphy with one of our cherished LHV partners:

Scranton Trolley #505 is a 1929 Osgood Bradley Electromobile owned by the Scranton Railway Company that tells a significant story of how Scranton became the "Electric City." And the Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area is proud to partner in ongoing restoration efforts! The latest upgrade adds two new bolster bearing assemblies, partially funded by an LHV partnership grant with the National Park Service. First row, from left: John Sheerin, chairman, Trolley Car #505 Restoration Committee; Joseph J. Corcoran, executive director, Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority; Norman Barrett and Charles Kumpas, committee members. Second row, Lackawanna County Commissioner Bill Gaughan; Rocco Genovese, Trolley Car #505 capital funds manager; Lackawanna County Commissioner Chris Chermak, and Lackawanna County Commissioner Matt McGloin.

Raise a pint tonight at Cooper's from 5 to 7 p.m. and help the Scranton 1/2 Marathon support the family of Detective Kyle Gilmartin.

The Lackawanna River Heritage Trail will host a “First Day-First People’s” Walk to usher in the New Year with the Rev. Rebecca A. Barnes, Rector of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Scranton.

The January 1st journey of renewal begins at noon from the Elm Street trailhead in South Scranton and continues to the Six Nations Amphitheater. The two-mile, ADA-accessible stretch of trail pays tribute to local Native American history with a sculpture of a Haudenosaunee fisherman-chief and stone carvings of animals. Most of the trail’s surface is paved and well-suited for a moderately paced two-hour round trip. The event will include a service to honor the indigenous peoples who came to Scranton before it became Scranton.

Parking is available at the trailhead. Please join us for this special event. It's a great way to start the New Year!🌟

New mural honors Isaac Tripp and family, the first settler of region The view from the original, single-pane windows of the Tripp House has captured more than 200 years of history — from expansive woods and interactions with the Native Americans, to