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Pocono Indian Museum, East Stroudsburg

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Step back in time in Northeastern Pennsylvania's only museum dedicated to

showing the history of the Delaware Indian. the museum with both inform

and perhaps shock you.

It will show the North American history of humans in Northeastern Pennsylvania

from 10,500 BC to the contact period with European explorers and settlers prior

to the American Revolution.

You will see the Delaware indian's peaceful coexistance with other Indians.

And...the shocking and short 100 years it took the white man to virtually eliminate

almost all traces of the Indian's existance.

About the Location

te museum is hosed in an 1840 Mansion built by Mr. John Van Campen Coolbaugh.

It is one of the olest frame structures in the Poconos. The building has served

many purposes over the years, including a boarding house, a stage coach shop,

a safe house for the Underground Railroad, a Speakeasy during Prohibition, and

a dormitory for Camp Sunny Brook.

in 1976, with the property being in great disrepair, was puchased as the site of the

Pocono Indian Museum. Through the dedication and hard work of the Law Family,

the building was brought back to its original splendor.
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  • The history was well presented with interesting artifacts and displays of the native culture in the Pocono mountains. 
    The history was well presented with interesting artifacts and displays of the native culture in the Pocono mountains.  more »
  • Nice gift shop and very helpful staff members. The self tour was nice and informative which included an audio tour. 
    Nice gift shop and very helpful staff members. The self tour was nice and informative which included an audio tour.  more »
  • the ladies were very informative and professional, the tour was excellent, I and the family learned so much more than even I already knew. And Im fourth generation Mexican. The kids were excited to... 
    the ladies were very informative and professional, the tour was excellent, I and the family learned so much more than even I already knew. And Im fourth generation Mexican. The kids were excited to...  more »
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  • A quick, interesting, and self guided tour about the Lenape Indians. I enjoyed learning about the tribe's way of life and getting a close up view of all the artifacts found in the area. The gift shop was also cute and extensive. It honestly got to a point where I had to walk away before I bought the whole store! I did still get a shot glass for my collection though. ;)
  • Great museum! They give you an audioguide when you start the tour. You will learn a lot of things on the Delaware Indian Community that lived in the area for hundreds years. They also have a great gift shop with several artisanal items.
  • Visited the Museum and gift shop today with my Mom and sister. It was a most memorable trip. Very educational experience and such a kind staff who accommodated my 95 yr old Mom in a wheel chair and graciously stayed open late while we finished up our shopping. Very unique gift shop with huge variety of treasures. Thank you. 😊 ✌️
  • Nice place and the people were very nice. The museum tour was pretty cool and interesting. Can take a tour of the museum before you hit the gift shop or after. They have cool stuff and it's reasonably priced.
  • Oh, it was amazing! Admissions fee is affordable; only $7.00, the history was wowing and sad and the shop had beautiful merchandise for gifts. We really enjoyed the taped, self-tour as well. They even had an Indian version of psalms23. Thank you.

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