Meadowcroft Museum of Rural Life

Meadowcroft Museum of Rural Life, located in Avella, Pennsylvania, is a National Historic Landmark celebrated for its Rockshelter, which has provided shelter to the region's first inhabitants for over 19,000 years. Visitors can explore this internationally-renowned archaeological site alongside interpretive villages that recreate rural life across the last 500 years, including a 16th-century Eastern Woodland Indian Village and a 19th-century Historic Village.

The museum offers a unique opportunity to delve into the lives of prehistoric hunters and gatherers while participating in engaging activities such as spear throwing and blacksmithing demonstrations. With its picturesque rural setting, Meadowcroft provides an ideal destination for families seeking an educational and adventurous day out.

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