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Lackawanna Heritage Valley
The Lackawanna Heritage Valley works with partners to develop places, programs, and museums all focused on celebrating our pivotal role in America’s Industrial Revolution. People visit today to see the real thing: authentic rail yards, a deep coal mine, original blast furnaces, great architecture, beautiful landscapes, unique ethnic churches, and the birthplace of organized labor.
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Community
Lackawanna Valley’s thriving industries were a magnet for immigration from 1880 to 1920. Dozens of ethnic groups made this Valley their home and their rich traditions still continue. Connecting the community to its cultural heritage is a vital part of the mission of the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority (LHVA). It sponsors a variety of community outreach initiatives.
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Education
Preserving and telling the Lackawanna Valley’s rich history through educational programs is a major focus of the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority’s work, involving a wide range of partnerships throughout the region. LHVA’s strong commitment to the area’s youth is demonstrated through the Young People’s Heritage Festival (YPHF) initiative. A year-long series of programs, events, and hands-on activities, the YPHF is intended to foster an awareness, understanding and pride in the area's rich heritage, resources, culture, and people. From libraries to universities to nonprofit organizations, LHVA’s educational partners bring these programs directly to the community.
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Heritage
The Lackawanna Valley embodies the American experience. The region's anthracite coal, railroads, and iron works fueled the nation's massive industrial expansion. Its industry staged some of the great battles between capitalism and social responsibility and its people, the thousands of immigrants who came here to build a new life, ended up building a new nation. The Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority plays a vital role in promoting and preserving our region’s proud heritage and its important contributions to the history of the United States. We are here to tell the story.
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Environment
The Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority is committed to regional environmental efforts. It works closely with the Lackawanna River Corridor Association, the Rail-Trail Council of Northeastern Pennsylvania, and government agencies, municipalities, businesses, and individuals to restore, conserve, and promote the Lackawanna River and its watershed resources. This takes shape through a variety of educational programs, trail development projects, partnerships, and events.
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Write to
Lackawanna Heritage Valley
1300 Old Plank Rd
Mayfield, PA 18433
E-mail Us
Phone
Visitor Information
(570) 963-6730
Fax
(570) 963-6732
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Climate
The region’s weather is notable for rapid change. Temperature during the summer is 70-80s F., winter 20-40s F. and spring/fall 50-70s F. Wear appropriate clothing and shoes for outdoor activities based on the season.
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Did You Know?
Post WWII (1940s and 1950s) Scranton Lace, located within the Lackawanna Heritage Valley, was the largest producer of lace in the world, producing enough lace to travel across the world 26 times each year!
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Last Updated: July 09, 2007 at 23:57 EST |
