Homefront Room
The Homefront room depicts the origin and history of the Homefront magazine which was a non-profit endeavor carrying news, letters, messages of inspiration, and the popular "Fairest of the Month" to Slate Belt servicemen during World War II. Officially recognized as "the only magazine of its kind in America," it was founded by J. Horace Strunk and wife, Mona at 118 Pennsylvania Avenue in Bangor, Pennsylvania
The Homefront was published from 1942 to 1946 and greatly boosted morale helping the war effort. It's hard to put into words what this magazine meant to our troops in a time when our young men were fighting to preserve freedom. This "piece of home," a "furlough in a magazine," provided them with a purpose and something to fight for.
The notable exhibits on display are original Homefront magazines, WWII memorial, uniforms, correspondence, V-mail, and a letter from Norman Rockwell. Also displayed is constantly updated research on Slate Belt servicemen who served in World War II. The Homefront provides later generations with an unequalled slice of life in a typical small American town during the 1940's and personalizes sacrifices made by all Americans on the war front and the home front.
Important Notes
Saturday 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
April - October
Sunday 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
November - March, except holidays or inclement weather
30 North First Street
Bangor, PA 18013
During operating hours: 610-599-4993
After hours: 610-588-8615
Email us at SBHC@frontier.com
- From Rt. 80. - Get off Rt. 80 east at Exit 307. Follow signs for Rt. 191 South. Follow Rt. 191 south for 9 miles to Bangor, PA. Once in Bangor the Heritage Center will be on your right.
- From Rt. 33. - Exit Rt. 33 at the Stockertown Exit. Follow signs for Rt. 191 North. Take 191 North for approximate 9 miles until you enter Bangor, Pa. The Heritage center will be on the left.
- From Rt. 78. - Exit Rt. 78 at the Rt. 33 exit. Take 33 North. Exit Rt. 33 at the Stockertown Exit. Follow signs for Rt. 191 North. Take 191 North for approximate 9 miles until you enter Bangor, Pa. The Heritage center will be on the left.
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