The Italian Room
The Italian Heritage Room depicts the typical Italian family lifestyle and the impact Italian immigrants made on the Slate Belt. Captured are the representation of a reverted food table at holiday time and an antique wine press. Female attire apropos to the earlier part of the century, as well as photographs and articles embracing the Italian people who made their mark on the Slate Belt are displayed. A steamer trunk recalls the arduous trip made by countless immigrants from Italy with Ellis Island as a final destination point.
Various books and compositions relative to Italian culture are displayed. The most notable is Dr. Stewart Wolf's film and book, 'The Roseto Story.' A wall map of the boot shaped country is available for families to trace and document their ancestor’s point of origin. One can hear cheers from yesteryear through the showcased authentic 1936 Roseto A’s semi-professional baseball team jersey.
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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