Monroe County Historical Association
Location:
748 Main Street 2nd floor, Stroudsburg, PA
in Monroe CountyThe Stroud Mansion is currently closed for construction of our new Heritage Center. The temporary location for our office and research library is: 748 Main Street, 2nd floor, Stroudsburg, PA 18360.Website:
www.monroehistorical.orgPhone:
570-421-7703Hours:
The Stroud Mansion is closed for construction of the Heritage Center (see website). The temporary office and research library are now open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Appointments are recommended. The temporary location is not handicap accessible.Costs:
$5 reading fee for use of the library; free for membersCategories:
Kid Friendly, Museums, Tours
Description:
The Stroud Mansion was built in 1795 by Jacob Stroud, founder of Stroudsburg and a Revolutionary War colonel, as a home for John, his eldest son. Located at the corner of Main and 9th Streets in downtown Stroudsburg, the historic home serves as the headquarters of the Monroe County Historical Association.
The Stroud Mansion museum offers four floors of exhibit space highlighting the history of Monroe County. Permanent exhibits include artifacts that span local history, from the time of the native Americans to present day. Specialized collections and exhibits rotate throughout the year, focusing on the social, cultural, political and economic life of Monroe County. Portraits displayed throughout the building include figures of local and national interest.
The Stroud Mansion also houses the Elizabeth D. Walters Library, which has an extensive and unique collection of genealogical materials and local history resources. The library includes family files, census reports, church records, cemetery listings, newspaper clippings and more. Maps, indentures, family Bibles and other primary documents are also available to researchers.
Special Events (including dates and times):
- Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon – last Sunday in February
- Raise Your Glass & Support the Past wine pairing dinner and auction – first Thursday after Labor Day
Year-round programs:
- Third Thursday Lecture Series – May through October