News from Packwood House

Packwood to Host North Mountain Art League Exhibit

LEWISBURG, (Pa.)--Packwood House Museum, located in historic downtown Lewisburg, will host a juried exhibit by the North Mountain Art League from Saturday, May 25, through Saturday, June 1, 2013. The opening reception is Friday evening, May 24, from 6-8pm.

Founded in 1992, the North Mountain Art League comprises more than 80 artists, both professional and amateur, who are centered in Columbia County. The members of this non-profit group work in the visual fine arts, which include drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, graphics, and fine arts crafts. This juried show will include examples of the various media listed above, much of which will be offered for sale.

Packwood House Museum’s Tour Center is located at 15 North Water Street in Lewisburg. Visit the websites of the NMAL (www.northmountainartleague.com) or Packwood House Museum (www.packwoodhousemuseum.com) for more details, or call the museum at 570-524-0323. The museum is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm, with guided tours at 11am, 1pm, and 3:30pm. The art exhibit is free to the public during these hours.

Packwood Quilt DVD Is Now Available

LEWISBURG, (Pa.) -- Packwood House Museum is excited to announce the arrival of the much-anticipated quilt DVD! "Pennsylvania Quilts: Studies in Color," featuring the museum's summer 2009 quilt exhibit, is now available in the gift shop for $15 plus tax.

Don't miss your chance to purchase these great gift items for that special quilt lover on your list! The gift shop is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 to 5 in the museum's tour center.

Lewisburg History Book On Sale Now

LEWISBURG, (Pa.)--Packwood House Museum is pleased to announce that the book "Images of America: Lewisburg" is now available in the museum gift shop for $21.99 plus tax. The book is co-written by Museum Executive Director Rick Sauers and Union County Historical Society President Lois Huffines and features an amazing collection of historical photos of the area. Stop in and purchase your copy today!

Packwood Offers Antique Coverlet DVD By Mail

LEWISBURG, (Pa.) -- Packwood House Museum is now offering copies of their 2007 "Gotcha Covered! Nineteenth Century Coverlets" DVD by mail. Produced locally by McVicar Videography of Lewisburg, the DVD retails for $11 in the Museum Gift Shop. Those who would like a copy mailed to them should call the Museum at 570-524-0323 and provide their name, address, and credit card information. Shipping and handling is $2, and all Pennsylvania residents must pay 6% sales tax.