Galleries
The Artery, Fine-Art & Craft Gallery
210 Broad Street : 570-409-1234
Owned and operated by a cooperative of successful and emerging artists and artisans from the Tri-State area. Their work is shown in galleries throughout the US and Europe, in such cities as New York, San Francisco, Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Philadelphia, Providence, and Paris, and is commissioned by personal and commercial patrons.
This original work from over 20 artists, from traditional to contemporary, features painting, jewelry, enamels, pottery, photography, glass, sculpture, collage, stone, wood, fiber, brush writing and more. Artwork is on display year round; shows change every six weeks. Come browse. Open Thu-Sun (10-5), Mon (11-3). www.arteryonline.com
Forest Hall Antiques
214 Broad Street : 570-296-4299
American, Chinese and European furniture and accessories. Paintings, Porcelain, Pewter and Vintage Clothing. www.foresthallantiques.com
The Gallery At Forest Hall
101 West Harford Street : 570-409-0902
Fine art and other necessities! Showcasing the creative spirit of the American artist from across the county; Jewelry, Pottery, Metalwork, Woodturnings, and Blown Glass. Open 7 days a week all year. One of Milford's most talked about places to visit.
Golden Fish Gallery Fine Art & Crafts
307 Broad Street : 570-296-0413
Committed to promoting works by local artists and crafts people in Pike County this unusual gallery of paintings prints and sculpture, handcrafted tables and custom-built lamps, jewelry and other rare and unusual objects, features a different artist every month. www.goldenfishgallery.com
The Highlands Photographic Guild
224 Broad Street : 570-296-6789
We are a cooperative photographic gallery featuring color and black and white photography from traditional landscapes and still lifes to abstract and manipulated images. Framed and matted photographs and photographic greeting cards are available for sale. www.highlandsphotoguild.com
Pike County Arts & Crafts
109 West Catharine Street : 570-296-2338
A non-profit artists organization and gallery with more than 200 members, offering classes, workshops, demonstrations and shows. Paintings, woodwork, sculpture, stained glass & more. www.pikecountyartsandcrafts.org
Museums & Heritage Attractions
The Columns Museum
608 Broad Street : 570-296-8126
The Columns Museum, operated by the Pike County Historical Society, is housed in a Neo-Greek Revival mansion and showcases a fine collection of art, artifacts and ephemera from generations of ancestors, with a special focus on Pike County and the surrounding areas. Exhibits include the famous “bloody Lincoln Flag,“ which is believed to have cushioned the dying president’s head after he was shot at Ford’s Theater in April of 1865. Civil War artifacts, historic farm tools and firearms, Native American artifacts, the Hiawatha stagecoach, vintage gowns and uniforms, photo albums and period letters, musical instruments and kitchenware are all on display, as well as special seasonal exhibits. www.delawareriverhighlands.com/pike/heritage_tours/the_columns
Grey Towers National Historic Site
151 Grey Towers Drive : 570-296-9630
Grey Towers is the ancestral home of Gifford Pinchot, first chief of the US Forest Service and twice Governor of Pennsylvania. House and garden tours are offered every day from Memorial Day weekend through October 31. Natural resource related groups also use the newly renovated facilities for conferences and meetings. Other Grey Towers activities include short hiking trails, on-site programs, and conservation education programs for all ages. www.fs.fed.us/gt
Milford Historic District Walking Tour
Self-guided tour commemorates Milford's founding father, John Biddis : The Historic Preservation Trust of Pike County
Take a leisurely stroll through the Historic District of Milford. In just 20 blocks you will discover more than 50 Victorian buildings of architectural and historic significance, circa 1814-1914. All are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and feature a variety of Victorian styles including Gothic, Italianate, Second Empire and Queen Anne. You may pick up a tour map at the Hotel Fauchère reception desk.
Near historic Milford : Zane Grey Museum
Route 590W in Lackawaxen, PA : 570-685-4871
Home of the "Father of the Western Novel" sits along the banks of the Upper Delaware River. Zane Grey lived in Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania, from 1905 until 1918. Lackawaxen always held a special place in his memories, and was chosen as the site of his final resting place. Today, Grey's home from 1914-18 is preserved by the National Park Service as part of Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River. www.nps.gov/upde/historyculture/zanegrey.htm
Performance
Kindred Spririts Arts Programs, Inc.
Non-Profit Organization in Milford, PA : www.kindredspiritsprograms.org
"Through Art to Nature" —Founded in 2002 at Grey Towers National Historic Site in Milford, PA, by Nancy Pinchot and Yosif Feigelson, Kindred Spirits Arts Programs sees its goal in awakening, through music and art, a greater appreciation of the beauty and value of Nature by presenting established and emerging artists in musical and other events in a variety of settings, including collaborative ventures with educational and arts organizations. Special emphasis is placed on bringing performances to children in the schools.
Festivals
Black Bear Film Festival - 10th Anniversary - October 16-18
At The Pool Terrace and The Letter Box on the grounds of Grey Towers,151 Grey Towers Drive : 570-409-0909
Black Bear’s mandate is compelling, its programming unique, and its coordinators comprised of influential, thought-leading individualists who would rather face death than sacrifice the integrity of a film or venue. Generational to the area, relatively new to the area, or weekenders, they are committed to producing a program that is only pure in spirit and thought-provoking in content. Visit www.blackbearfilm.com for this year’s festival information.
Festival of Wood - August 8-9
At Grey Towers,151 Grey Towers Drive : 570-296-9630
A celebration of our regions natural and cultural heritage of wood. The festival features crafts made from wood, workshops and films about wood. Artisans throughout the regions exhibit, sell and demonstrate their crafts, bringing samples of furniture, boxes and sculpture. Music and childrens activities occur throughout the day.
Milford Music Festival - June 6-7
The Milford Music Festival features a full spectrum of artists, both internationally renowned and emerging musicians. The festival celebrates the diversity of music and performance during one complete weekend. Through the generosity of our sponsors, the Milford Music Festival is free to the public.
With performances taking place throughout the town from morning until night, the intimate town of Milford, Pennsylvania will be alive with song! Visit www.milfordmusic.org for this year’s festival information.
Pike County Arts & Crafts Festival - July 15-26
109 West Catharine Street : 570-296-2338
Call for more information.
Pike County Arts & Crafts is a non-profit artists organization and gallery with more than 200 members, offering classes, workshops, demonstrations and shows. Paintings, woodwork, sculpture, stained glass & more. www.pikecountyartandcrafts.org
