Arts & Culture

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, downtown Lewisburg hosts many examples of fine architecture. This walking tour contains information gleaned from walking tours previously organized by the Lewisburg Civic and Garden Club, from Ken LeVan and Ted Strosser, and from Charles M. Snyder’s wonderful book, Union County Pennsylvania: A Celebration of History.

Mifflinburg began as a small settlement to support the surrounding farms. Laid out as two villages, Youngmanstown (1792) to the west and Greenville (1797) to the east, they grew together and were incorporated as Mifflinburg in 1827. Businesses varied from blacksmiths to clockmakers, from tanneries to feed mills. A new industry was introduced in 1855: carriage manufacturing. Buggy-making helped to shape the growth of the town and its architecture.

On this self-guided tour of Milton’s Historic District, you will have the opportunity to learn about the history and architecture of a former frontier town that became an important transportation and industrial center in the 19th and 20th centuries. Its architecture reflects the centuries that Milton has been in existence. This is a community proud of its heritage and committed to preserving it for future generations.

As you walk through Mount Carmel’s Historic District on this self-guided tour, you will have the opportunity to learn about the history and architecture of an important early mining town. The Mount Carmel community is proud of its heritage and committed to preserving it for future generations

As you walk through Northumberland’s Historic District on this self-guided tour, you will have the opportunity to learn about the history and architecture of a frontier city, which served as an important transportation center during the canal and railroad eras. Its architecture reflects the centuries that Northumberland has been in existence. The Northumberland community is proud of its heritage and committed to preserving it for future generations.

As you walk through Sunbury’s Historic District on this self-guided tour, you will have the opportunity to learn about the history and architecture of a frontier city, which has served as an important transportation route since prehistoric times. Its architecture reflects the centuries that Sunbury has been in existence. This is a community proud of its heritage and committed to preserving it for future generations. 

Located in the heart of downtown Sunbury, The Arts Center at the YMCA offers a vibrant space for creativity, community, and culture. With rotating exhibits, art classes, and special events throughout the year, it’s a hub for artists and art lovers alike.