Asa Packer Mansion Museum

Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania

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Asa Packer Mansion Museum

The Asa Packer Mansion, built in 1861, offers a glimpse into the lifestyle of the Packer family during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Explore the mansion and discover the art, antiques, and furnishings preserved as they were left by Mary Packer Cummings. Learn about Asa Packer, a coal and railroad magnate, philanthropist, and founder of Lehigh University, and his family's legacy.

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