Exhibits at Muncy
From prehistoric Native Indian artifacts to contemporary art, Muncy Historical Society and Museum of History is not your “Grandmother’s Attic”! Although our quest is to preserve local history, we understand that history is an ongoing activity and we’re constantly assessing and improving our collection. Visit us and see for yourself!
Something for Everyone
Muncy Historical Society not only has permanent exhibits in its historic museum, it also maintain the 8-Square School, the Walton Burial Gound, Muncy Heritage Park & Nature Trail, and the Brady Heritate Park.
Muncy Historical Society Exhibits
Quilt & Textile Show
19th Annual Quilt & Textile Show Spend a weekend in historic Muncy! Always more than a Quilt Show, in 2024, it will feature a national challenge, antique, vintage, traditional,
Muncy Historical Society hosts a juried exhibition of fine arts
Muncy Historical Society hosts a juried exhibition of fine arts made in Pennsylvania The 16th annual invitational Artists Exhibition and Sale will be held on Friday, Nov. 11, from
Textile Show & Exhibition
17th Annual Quilt & Textile Show Spend a weekend in historic Muncy! Always more than a Quilt Show- in 2022, featuring a national challenge, antique, vintage, traditional and contemporary
Winners of 2021 Quilt Show
Muncy Announces 2021 Winners of Quilt Show Muncy Historical Society announced the award winners of the 2021 quilt contests from its July 9-10 Quilt and Textile Show. The society’s
16th Annual Textile Show & Exhibition
Muncy to Host 16th Annual Textile Show & Exhibition MUNCY – The quaint and beautiful river town of Muncy once again is the setting for the Muncy Historical Society’s
Famous American Women: Carrie Chapman Catt
The Muncy Historical Society announced the rescheduling of an event: Pat Jordan, from the Heritage Theatre Guild, will perform her dramatic portrayal of Women’s League founder, Carrie Chapman Catt in September 2020.
15th Annual Quilt Show & Exhibition
Spend a weekend in historic Muncy Always more than a Quilt Show- in 2019, featuring Arlan and Pat Christ, nationally recognized quilt historians, pattern designers and authors, along with a national challenge,
Society hosts juried fine art show
MUNCY – Time to shop for the holidays and unique art is always a great choice! Muncy Historical Society’s annual juried art exhibition features some of the most talented artists
14th Annual Quilt Show & Exhibition
The quaint and beautiful river town of Muncy once again is the setting for the Muncy Historical Society’s annual Quilt Show. Slated for July 13-14, visitors will have the opportunity to view antique, vintage
Juried Art Show Illuminates Muncy
Muncy Historical Society to Host Annual Exhibition of Fine Arts Made in Pennsylvania Many of the most talented and diverse artists and musicians in the region join forces to illuminate
13th Annual Quilt Show & Exhibition
Spend a weekend in historic Muncy! Always more than a Quilt Show – in 2017, featuring EDYTA SITAR, a internationally-recognized accomplished quilt and fabric designer and author, along with a national challenge,
Muncy Historical Society hosts juried exhibition of fine arts made in Pennsylvania
The highly anticipated juried exhibition of Fine Arts in Pennsylvania returns to Muncy, courtesy of Muncy Historical Society. The show will feature some of the most talented artists in Pennsylvania whose works
12th Annual Quilt Show & Exhibition
The quaint and beautiful river town of Muncy once again is the setting for the Muncy Historical Society’s annual Quilt Show. Slated for July 15-16, visitors will have the opportunity to view antique and
Antique, Vintage Quilt Collecting and Interpretation Topic of Muncy Historical Society Presentations
Interest in collecting antique and vintage quilts has grown over the past few years and often new collectors have questions. What should one look for? What would make a good investment? How does one start a collection?
MHS hosts juried exhibition of fine arts and contemporary crafts
Muncy Historical Society will host its annual, juried exhibition of fine arts and contemporary crafts made in Pennsylvania. The ninth annual invitational Artists Exhibition and Sale will be held on Friday, November
Special Invite for Veterans, Families
To All Veterans & Their Families A Special Invitation noon to 4 p.m. World War II and the Home Front Exhibit Lycoming Mall Community Room 300 Lycoming Mall Circle, Muncy/Pennsdale, PA 17756
‘World War II and the Home Front’ Exhibit Coming to Lycoming Mall
Muncy Historical Society is at war, and has been for a year. For many months, its members have been in the trenches, researching and developing a massive exhibit and a variety of
Muncy Announces 2015 Winners of Quilt Show
Barbara Stiner with her quilt “Star Medallion” Muncy Historical Society announced the award winners of the 2015 quilt contests and introduced the theme for the 2016 Quilt Show. The society’s
Visit the 11th Annual Quilt Show, Challenge
The quaint and beautiful river town of Muncy once again is the setting for the Muncy Historical Society’s annual Quilt Show. Slated for July 17-18, visitors will have the opportunity to view antique and
8th Annual Artists’ Exhibition and Sale
Muncy Historical Society hosts juried exhibition of fine arts and contemporary crafts made in Pennsylvania 8th ANNUAL ARTISTS’ EXHIBITION AND SALE Friday, November 7, 2014, 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday, November 8, 2014, 9 a.m.-3
The Betty Louise
Muncy’s historic and cultural heritage has always been tied to the Susquehanna River and the park’s location is ideal to celebrate its legacy. One feature of the park is the Betty Louise
10th Annual Quilt Show
10th ANNUAL QUILT SHOW, CHALLENGE, & SCAVENGER HUNT Friday, July 18, 2014, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, July 19, 2014, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Location: Ward L. Myers Elementary School, 125 New Street, Muncy Expanded
National challenge, diversity and artistic interpretation are highlights of Muncy Quilt Show
Spend a weekend in historic Muncy 10th Annual Quilt Show & Challenge July 18 -19, 2014 Judith Cole Youngman The quaint and beautiful river town of Muncy once again is the setting
Under the Night Sky: North Star to Freedom
UNDER THE NIGHT SKY – HALF THE PARK IS AFTER DARK Saturday, July 5, 2014, 9 p.m. Night Sky Location: Muncy Heritage Park & Nature Trail, 601 Pepper Street, Muncy Free Admission
Passage to Freedom: Secrets of the UGRR
“PASSAGE TO FREEDOM: SECRETS OF THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD” A Traveling Exhibit from the Welland Historical Museum, Welland, Ontario, Canada September 1 – 30, 2014, Mondays through Saturdays, noon to 8 p.m.; Sundays,
Underground Railroad in Quilts
THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD IN QUILTS Cassandra Stancil Gunkel, PA Humanities Council, Commonwealth Speaker Sunday, May 18, 2014, 2:00 p.m. Location: Community Room, First United Methodist Church, 602 S. Market Street, Muncy Free
6th Annual Regional Art Exhibit & Sale
6th ANNUAL REGIONAL ARTIST EXHIBITION & SALE Fri., November 2, 5:30 PM – 9 PM Opening Night Reception to meet and greet the artists and enjoy wine tasting & refreshments Sat., November
PA Canal Packet Boat
The Pennsylvania Canal Packet Boat Project began with the salvaging of the cabin and ended with the reconstruction of an authentic 1860s packet/passenger cabin that has become the Society’s traveling educational exhibit.
Last Raft Tragedy
The Last Raft project is a documentary about a March 20, 1938 tragedy when a lumber raft collided with a railroad bridge spanning the West Branch of the Susquehanna at Muncy. Of
8 Square School
Muncy Historical Society operates the "Eight Square," a fully restored one room schoolhouse, built in 1872, on the site of Lycoming County’s first public school. This frame structure replaced the