Monroe County Historical Association
Location:
900 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA
in Monroe CountyWebsite:
www.monroehistorical.orgPhone:
570-421-7703Hours:
The Stroud Mansion Museum and research library reopened to the public on May 5, 2026, after a years-long renovation. Enjoy self-guided tours of four floors of exhibit space highlighting the history of Monroe County, Pennsylvania. 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.
Entrance on 9th Street. Metered on-street parking along Main Street and other nearby streets in the downtown area.
Hours:
Stroud Mansion Museum
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Tuesday through Saturday
Closed major holidays
Research Library
10:00 am–12:00 p.m. & 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Tuesday through Saturday
Appointments encouraged.Costs:
Museum Admission:
FREE • Members
$15 • Adults
$12 • Seniors 62+ / Students / Military
Free • Children 5 and under
$10/person in groups of 10 or more
Library
$10 research fee for non-members; free for membersADA Accessible:
YesPublic Restroom:
YesCategories:
ADA Accessible, African American History, Historic Houses, Industrial History, Kid Friendly, Military History, Museums, Native American History, 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
Events:
- Monroe County Historical Association – Raise Your Glass & Support the Past Gala to
- Monroe County Historical Association Lunch and Learn – A New Deal for Quilts (Reservations by September 25) to
- Monroe County Historical Association – Historic Storms and Climate Change in Pennsylvania (Reservations by October 3) to