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CVB Media produces video content and designs websites for businesses and organizations throughout North Central PA. For over a decade, CVB Media has proudly produced engaging, premium content for an array of industries. Whether it’s a promotional video for your “About Us” sec... Read more
News & Updates
The Lumber Heritage Region of Pennsylvania Inc. (LHR) is excited to announce the launch of our 2024 Mini-Grant Program. We invite eligible organizations to apply for funding to support projects that align with our mission of preserving and promoting the region’s rich lumber herit... Read more
LHR Year in Review
In 2023, the Lumber Heritage Region celebrated major achievements, including the reprint of the Thomas Taber III book series, the development of a comprehensive marketing plan, and the expansion of our diversity study, setting the stage for continued success in 2024. Read more
Our Partners
The Woodland Wonderland is a walk-thru lighted Christmas Display open select days throughout the holiday season! We are located at CenterLine Golf in Woodland. Come and enjoy the season by visiting our Wonderful Walk-Thru light display, sit by the open fire and warm up with a cup... Read more
Our Partners
Pine Grove Nursery was formed in 1951 as a partnership of friends, C.R. Schickling and James Long in rural Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Sixty-five plus years later, the nursery thrives in producing bare root seedlings and transplants on over 35 acres of farmland. Also avail... Read more
Diversity
The Wheeler and Dusenbury Lumber Company played a pivotal role in shaping Pennsylvania’s Lumber Heritage Region during the early 20th century. With vast holdings of pine, hemlock, and hardwood in Warren and Forest counties Read more
Diversity
Carol Zuzek’s story is one of determination, skill, and resilience. As a trailblazer in Pennsylvania’s lumber industry, Carol not only contributed to her family’s business but also redefined the role of women in a field traditionally dominated by men. Read more
Diversity
The story of Annie Myers is one of resilience, determination, and adaptability. Growing up in the Pennsylvania Lumber Heritage Region, Annie’s life reflects the challenges and opportunities of living in a community shaped by the lumber industry. Read more
Diversity
The life of Minnie Showers Test provides a unique and vivid account of growing up in Pennsylvania’s lumber camps during the early 20th century. Read more
Diversity
The early 20th century was a time of intense activity in Pennsylvania’s lumber camps, where the work was grueling and the environment often isolating. Read more
Diversity
In the late 19th century, Pennsylvania’s lumber camps were bustling hubs of activity, with workers depending on the camp cooks for their daily sustenance. The quality and quantity of food served at these camps could make or break a crew’s morale Read more
Diversity
When we think of Pennsylvania’s lumber industry, images of rugged woodhicks and towering trees often come to mind. Yet, behind the scenes, women played critical roles in the success of lumber camps. Read more
Diversity
Nestled in the heart of Pennsylvania's Lumber Heritage Region, Forest County is home to rich stories of resilience, hard work, and community. One of these stories centers on Bertha Whitton. Read more
Diversity
The Underground Railroad is one of the most profound examples of resistance against slavery in American history. This clandestine network helped enslaved individuals escape from bondage in the South, often guiding them to freedom in the North or even as far as Canada. Read more
Diversity
Scipio Kane’s story begins in courage and resilience. As a runaway slave, Kane escaped the bonds of oppression and found a new life as an aide and valet to General Thomas Kane, a prominent abolitionist and leader of Pennsylvania’s Bucktail Regiment during the Civil War. Read more
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