Thomas T. Taber Museum
Welcome to the Taber Museum . . . where Lycoming County history comes alive! The museum chronicles the history of north central Pennsylvania, from American Indian occupation through 21st century industry and life. Exhibits include an American Indian gallery, a Fine and Decorative Arts gallery, the Shempp Model Train exhibit with over 300 toy trains, period rooms depicting life from the 1700s through the 1900s, and much more.
A Walk Through Time
The galleries associated with the Walk Through Time begin with a geological history of Pennsylvania, approximately 550 million years ago. After exploring the American Indian Gallery, visitors move into a re-created frontier cabin — European settlement in this area began relatively late, as this was still the ‘frontier’ well into the late 1700s. The County’s origins and the naming of Williamsport as its county seat are explored, as well as the growth in population due to the development of the canal system and immigration.
Visitors can peer into various period rooms, showing the way of life in the many communities that developed. These include a dining room from the Greek Revival period, a general store and barbershop, a one-room school, and a bedroom with much that is familiar – and some things that aren’t. Come learn what unusual material the wreath on the wall is made of, and how people coped without indoor plumbing!
Throughout this walk through time, visitors will also have the opportunity to see old communication devices like a telephone switchboard and large console radio; to learn about how county residents responded in times of war; and to try on 19th and 20th century style clothing in our dress-up areas.
Address: 858 W. 4th Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: 570-326-3326
