Dec 9, 2022, 8:27 AM
Over 160 visitors were present for the Stearns Department Store During the Holidays lecture during the December 8 coffee hour.
Dec 5, 2022, 8:27 AM
The exhibit, ‘Shopping During the Holidays: The L.L. Stearns Department Store’ opened on December 2. As in the past, our extremely popular ornament sale heralded the opening.
Dec 3, 2022, 7:19 PM
The Taber Museum was named "Best Museum" by the readers of the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, in the 2022 Reader's Choice contest.
Nov 21, 2022, 8:27 AM
The 31st edition of the Will Huffman Toy Train Expo featured working train layouts in the Taber Museum's Community Room. The Expo was held in conjunction with Victorian Christmas on November 19, 20, 2022.
Nov 20, 2022, 8:27 AM
Thomas T. Taber, III was remembered by friends and acquaintances during a celebration of life held at the Taber Museum on November 13, 2022.
Nov 18, 2022, 8:27 AM
The Taber Museum is offering two new greeting cards for the holiday season. Each design features artwork by a local artist, and both works of art are now in the permanent collections.
Nov 6, 2022, 8:27 AM
The PCN television network ran a story about the Shempp model toy collection at the Taber Museum. Museum docent John Hunsinger narrated for PCN.
Oct 31, 2022, 8:27 AM
On the Saturday before Halloween 2022, the Taber Museum hosted 149 trick-or-treaters. The visitors were treated to stories about local history and candy.
Oct 25, 2022, 8:27 AM
Tera Bush spoke at the Taber Museum on Sunday, October 16, 2022, about one of the biggest and most-followed rituals of Mexican families, Dia de Muertos - ‘Day of the Dead’.
Oct 21, 2022, 8:27 AM
The Taber Museum hosted Christopher Norris at its Coffee Hour on Thursday, October 13th, at 10am. Norris spoke on the ‘Irish Language in Ireland’.
Sep 28, 2022, 8:27 AM
The Thomas T. Taber Museum has received a mural-type painting depicting World War II from the Williamsport chapter of the Forty and Eight Club. The painting was done by local physician and artist Henry Mussina in 1950.
Sep 17, 2022, 8:27 AM
Fall is Quizzo season at the Taber, with a September session in the bag and an upcoming October 15 game
Sep 14, 2022, 8:27 AM
The Taber Museum hosted Timothy Hughes of Rare and Early Newspapers...History’s Newsstand at its Coffee Hour on Thursday, September 8, 2022.
Aug 23, 2022, 8:27 AM
Meg Geffken, oral interpreter, depicted Reeve Lindbergh as she discussed the private lives of Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh, at recent Taber Museum Society event
Aug 21, 2022, 10:52 PM
Bottles & Brews IX, supporting the Taber Museum, draws large crown of beer lovers.
Aug 17, 2022, 10:52 PM
Thomas T. Taber III died Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Hillside Senior Living Center, Montoursville. The museum was named in his honor in recognition of his generous contribution to the 1999 Capital Campaign and in grateful appreciation for his long time support of the Historical Society.
Jul 31, 2022, 8:27 AM
The Taber Museum held its annual Summer History Day Camp in July 2022.
Jul 25, 2022, 10:52 PM
‘Mark Twain’, as portrayed by Robb Warren, appeared at the Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society on Sunday, July 17, 2022.
Jul 18, 2022, 10:52 PM
The July 1, 2022 edition of Antiques & Auction News featured an article about the recent extended loan of a Severin Roesen still-life painting from area resident Bobby Maguire to the Taber Museum.
Jun 30, 2022, 8:27 AM
The Genetti Hotel celebrated the 100th birthday of its opening, with the proceeds benefitting the LCHS.
Jun 23, 2022, 8:27 AM
Meg Geffken, portraying actress Marilyn Monroe, spoke at the Taber on Sunday, June 19, 2022.
Jun 13, 2022, 8:27 AM
Peter Pearson, a nationally recognized authority on Byzantine iconography, spoke at the Taber Museum's June 2022 Coffee Hour.
Jun 13, 2022, 8:27 AM
The Annual YesterShoppe! yard sale, on June 11-12, 2022, brought in hundreds of bargain seekers, and much needed revenue for the Museum.
Jun 6, 2022, 8:27 AM
On June 6, 2022, WBRE commemorated D-Day by visiting the Taber Museum exhibit on Lycoming County residents' participation in the war effort.
May 28, 2022, 8:27 AM
Elaine Decker spoke to a large crowd on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 2:00 pm. about what it was like to walk through Williamsport at the turn on the Twentieth Century.”
May 13, 2022, 8:27 AM
The Taber Museum welcomed Susan Carpenter Noble at its Coffee Hour on Thursday, May 12, to discuss her latest book, Dear Toots: Half a War-torn World Apart 1941-’45.
Apr 27, 2022, 10:52 PM
President's Award for Volunteer of the Year was presented to Charles "Chuck" Luppert at the 2022 LCHS Annual Meeting.
Apr 26, 2022, 10:52 PM
The winner of The Richard L. and Miriam L (Swan) Mix Student Historian Award is Lea Worthington, a senior at Montoursville High School for her essay on the life of Italian immigrants.
Apr 25, 2022, 8:27 AM
Elections, financial and budget reports and updates on the Museum's activities were addressed at the Lycoming County Historical Society's annual meeting on April 24, 2022.
Apr 17, 2022, 8:27 AM
The Taber Museum hosted Celtic Wood and Wires.at its Coffee Hour on Thursday, April 14.
Apr 15, 2022, 10:52 PM
Dr. John Piper gave a local history primer to members of the 2022 Leadership Lycoming class.
Apr 9, 2022, 8:27 AM
The Taber Museum hosted Meg Geffken portraying British author and illustrator Beatrix Potter on Thursday, March 31, 2022.
Apr 5, 2022, 10:52 PM
Raise the Region campaign brings $6,325.00 in donations to the Taber Museum.
Mar 18, 2022, 10:52 PM
P. J. Piccirillo’s book, The Indigo Scarf, was the topic of discussion at the March Coffee Hour.
Mar 13, 2022, 10:52 PM
Membership has its benefits! Patron, Lifetime and Business members now have access to the Time Travelers Network of museums. This offers a second level member access to museums throughout the U.S.
Feb 20, 2022, 10:52 PM
Questions about the presidents, geography, boxing and basketball highlighted the President's Day weekend Quizzo event at the Taber. The night ended with prizes, for several lucky players.
Jan 24, 2022, 10:52 PM
Taber Museum holiday exhibit “My Favorite Gift’ was on display from December 2021 to January 2022