The Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society is playing host to a most unusual visitor — an exotic Voodoo Lily. “Some may have heard about it, some may have seen pictures of it, but you will definitely remember its fragrance once you smell it, as it smells like ...
The Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society will reopen for touring on Sundays beginning May 4. According to a news release, it will remain open on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. through the end of October. The museum is also open Tuesdays through Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. “The museum, founded in 1907, interprets the regional history of northcentral Pennsylvania,” the news release said. “In a series of vignettes and galleries, the museum explores the history of the region from Native American occupation, colonial ...
“As the days get longer and the weather warms up, it’s the perfect time to get your bike ready for the season,” according to a news release. “Join the Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy and Williamsport Bicycle Recycle for a free Spring Bike Tune-up Workshop.” The workshop is from 1 to 3 p.m., April 12, at the Pajama Factory, Williamsport. Registration is required and space in limited. “Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just starting out, this workshop is for you,” the news release said. “Bring your own bike or work on one of the shop’s bikes. During the ...
The six libraries of the Lycoming County Library System will observe April 6-12 as National Library Week, an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and communities. The first National Library Week was observed ...
Camper registration is now open, and Camp Victory and its partner camps are looking for campers to register for a summer full of unforgettable experiences. “Camp Victory is a place where children, families, and individuals with similar life and medical challenges can receive ‘typical’ camping experiences,” a news release said. “Camp Victory is designed to create fun and safe memories for individuals with all abilities.” Each week, a Partner Group brings in a different group of campers facing similar differences. Each Partner Group assures campers have everything they may ...
A beautifully done quilt, hanging on the wall in the Thomas Taber Museum on West Fourth Street, shows a snowy winter scene at 1075 West Fourth Street, on the corner of Susquehanna Street, as it may have looked prior to 1876. In the quilt, a mother and two girls are walking up the sidewalk ...
