Let's Celebrate
Every year Danville hosts this annual this festival, honoring the community's role in America's iron and railroad industries with historical exhibits, events, and demonstrations.
What is Iron Heritage?
Take a stroll here in Danville, where you can enjoy scenic trails, wildlife viewing, and beautiful lake views just minutes from town.
What is Montour Preserve?
This man, a banker from nearby Waverly, NY, is recognized as the founder who planned and developed the town in 1870, though it was named after railroad executive Robert H. Sayre.
Who is Howard Elmer?
This former president was born in Scranton is 1942.
Who is Joe Biden?
This is the population of Danville, PA.
What is 4,222?
In Lewistown, this day is celebrated on September 29, which coincides with Saint Michaelmas Day.
What is Goose Day?
In Scranton visit this place, where you can explore historic locomotives and learn why Scranton helped power America's railroad era.
What is Steamtown National Historic Site?
Scranton is named for these two industrialists who established the iron works that became the nucleus of the city.
Who are brothers George W. Scranton and Selden T. Scranton?
This man, a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the New York Mets, is from Lewistown.
Who is Josh Edgin?
This is the population of Lewistown, PA.
What is 8414?
This event, held each spring at Riverfront Park in Sayre, features more than 100 juried artisans and attracts thousands of visitors. One of its unique traditions is showcasing both professional artists and student artisans, giving young local artists the chance to exhibit alongside experienced creators.
What is Valley Arts4All?
In Lewistown you can hunt for these, scattered throughout the Juniata River Valley, a fun tribute to the area's famous Goose Day tradition.
What are colorful Wild Geese statues?
In Lewistown, the borough was laid out in 1790 and named for this local ironmaster and landowner who is considered its founder.
Who is William Lewis?
This man, a Major League Baseball outfielder, was born in Danville and was the 4th overall pick in the 2019 MLB Draft.
Who is JJ Bleday?
This is the population of Scranton, PA.
What is 75,514?
Held every Labor Day weekend in downtown Scranton, this is one of the city's most beloved annual traditions. The festival celebrates Scranton's deep Italian-American roots, transforming Courthouse Square into a giant outdoor Italian street fair filled with authentic food, music, and cultural performances.
What is La Festa Italiana?
In State College this visit this place featuring beautiful gardens, walking paths, and the popular Children's Garden that delights visitors of all ages.
What is The Arboretum at Penn State?
The settlement was founded in 1769 by Connecticut settlers led by this man, and was named in honor of British parliamentarians John Wilkes and Isaac Barré, who supported the American colonies.
Who is Captain John Durkee?
Sayre's most recognizable celebrity is this woman, a longtime ESPN and Fox Sports broadcaster who grew up in there.
Who is Colleen Dominguez?
This is the population of Sayre, PA.
What is 5434?
In 2025 this event merged two annual signature fundraising events into one supporting both the school of medicine scholarships and programs in the clinical enterprise.
What is the Geisinger Gala?
In Sayre spend an afternoon here, a community gathering spot that hosts events and offers relaxing views along the Susquehanna River corridor.
Where is Riverfront Park?
This man laid out Danville in 1792; it was named for him by his father, William Montgomery, an early settler and landowner.
Who is Daniel Montgomery?
This Wilkes Barre native founded the rock band Breaking Benjamin.
Who is Benjamin Burnley?
This is the number of medical students in our 2030 cohort.
What is 126?