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| AVENUE OF FLAGS |
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Attached to the page of American History by the Iranian hostage crisis. View one of the largest display of American Flags flying anywhere in the world day or night.
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Hillcrest Memorial Park
2619 E State St.
Hermitage, PA 16148
Phone: (877) AVE-FLAG (283-3524) |
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| Caldwell One-Room School Museum |
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HOURS: Sundays and Holidays, Memorial Day through mid-October, 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
FACILITIES: Preserved One-Room School Museum, Teachers Memorial Garden, various other attractions on the grounds. |
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2159 Mercer Road (Highway 58)
Delaware Township
7 ½ miles north of Mercer Borough.
School Museum: (724) 662-3490 for special tours. |
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| CANAL MUSEUM |
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DATES: Open June, July, and August of 2010
HOURS: Open Saturday & Sunday ONLY 1:00pm - 5:00pm
The Erie Extension Canal was the major means of travel from Pittsburgh to the Great Lakes from 1854-1871. This canal system was vital to the iron industry in western Pennsylvania before the introduction of the railroads.
Inside the Canal Museum, visitors will find various artifacts and historical information from the canal era, including a replica of the Rufus S. Reed -- a typical canal boat.
Greenville's Canal Museum preserves some of the history of the Erie Extension Canal. Visitor's to the area will find it on Allan Avenue (the site of Lock No. 22).
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60 Alan Ave.
P.O. Box 244
Greenville, PA 16125
Phone:(724) 588-7540 |
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| Conneaut Cellars WinerY |
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| Conneaut Cellars Winery is distinguished for its award winning wines. The winery fashions itself after a turn-of-the-century winery and performs all of the winemaking operations at the 6,400 square foot winery. |
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P.O. Box 5075
US 6 Scenic Hwy & Rt 322
12005 Conneaut Lake Road
Conneaut Lake, PA 16316
Phone: (877) ccw-wine |
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| Dr. Frederick Raisch Log CabiN |
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FACILITIES: One-room pioneer era (1790-1810) log cabin. Future programming to be announced.
Locator: Sharpsville Community Park, along the Shenango River near Lock Number 10 of the Erie Extension Canal |
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Canal Lock by River
Sharpsville, PA 16150
Mercer County Historical Society Main Office:
(724) 662-3490 for special tours. |
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| HARLANSBURG STATION MUSEUM OF TRANSPORTATION |
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HOURS: Tues-Sat 10am-5pm, Sunday Noon-5pm June-Nov; Sat 10am-5pm, Sun Noon-5pm March, April, May and December
Located in replica train station with four passenger cars. HO Scale train layout depicting four scenes of Western Pennsylvania. The entrance area highlights the history of the Greyhound Bus Line with an original ticket booth. |
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424 Old Route 19
New Castle, PA 16101
Phone: (724) 652-9002
Email: hbsmus@comcast.net |
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| Helen Black Miller Memorial ChapeL |
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HOURS: Tuesday-Friday 10 – 4:30, Saturday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and by appointment
FACILITIES: Restored late 19th-century Episcopal Church. Home of the Mercer County Historical Society Chamber Players musical group, available to rent for music recitals and weddings. |
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119 South Pitt St.
Mercer, PA 16137
MCHS Headquarters: (724) 662-3490
During regular business hours
or Chapel Curator Mrs. Bobbi Philson (724) 699-6398 |
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| Hermitage Historical Society |
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| HOURS: By appointment, April through December |
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5465 E. State Street
Hermitage, PA 16148
Phone:(724) 346-0419 |
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| Jamestown Historical Society |
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| HOURS: Sunday 1:00 pm –5:00 pm (seasonal and by appointment) |
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405 Summit Street
P.O. Box 243
Jamestown, PA 16134
Phone: (724) 932-3821 |
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| Kidd's Mill Covered Bridge |
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| Mercer County Bridge No. 1801 is on the National Register of Historic Places. This is Mercer County's only remaining covered bridge. The Kidds Mill bridge is the only one of Smith's patented bridges still standing east of Ohio. |
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Locator: Route 18
Reynolds Industrial Park Road
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| Sharpsville Historical Society |
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| FACILITIES: Use the link below to visit our website for the latest upcoming events, and links to our resources, sites and programs. |
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131 N. Mercer Avenue
Sharpsville, PA 16150
Phone: (724) 962-4441
Email: sharpsvillehistorical@adelphia.net |
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| Wendell August Forge |
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HOURS: Monday -Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm, Sunday 12:00am – 5:00pm
FACILITIES: NOW OPEN...a new temporary showroom for Wendell August Forge. Due to a fire at their original location Wendell August Forge moved next to Slovak Folk Crafts at 1605 South Center Street, Grove City PA. Visitors will find a large selection of metal giftware in aluminum, bronze, pewter and precious metals. Wendell August Forge also has a second Mercer County location at Prime Outlets Grove City. |
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| 1605 South Center Street
Grove City, PA 16127
Phone: (724) 450-8700
Fax:
Email: Kanderson@wendell.com
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