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JOHNSONBURG
Willamette
Industries
Johnsonburg Mill
100 Center Street
Johnsonburg, PA 15845
Contact: Ron King
telephone: 814-965-6211
fax: 814-965-6376
Comments:
Offers tours to school-aged children and the general public.
Must be over 12 years of age. Tours last 2-21/2 hours. Also
does a papermaking program for schools. Participates in
community outreach activities, such as scouts, career day,
etc.
LOCK
HAVEN
International Paper Company
Lock Haven Mill
PO Box 268
Lock Haven, PA 17745
Contact: Julie Brennan
telephone: 717-748-1246
fax: 717-748-1244
Comments:
Tours of the mill are available for ages 10 and above. Prefers
junior high and above for tours. Offers in-school papermaking
programs; talks and presentations on recycling and the environment;
engineering and technical-related presentations on a limited
basis. Participates in career day presentations, Earth Day
activities, conservation district summer camps, business
exposition sponsored by local economic development organization.
PHILADELPHIA
Historic RittenhouseTown
206 Lincoln Drive
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Contact: Andrew A. Zellers-Frederick
telephone: 215-438-5711
fax: 215-849-6447
Comments:
Historic RittenhouseTown is the site of America's first
paper mill in 1690, and is designated a National Historic
Landmark. Site is located on 30 acres in Philadelphia's
Fairmont Park. Comprised of seven restored 18th and 19th
century colonial buildings. RittenhouseTown communicates
a vivid picture of the early immigrants' customs, crafts,
food and dress, and religious heritage by sponsoring programs
and workshops in the hand papermaking and printing arts.
Offers interpretive tours, exhibits, and educational videos
relating to American history and paper. Group tours (10
or more) which include the site's visitor center, one of
the historic properties and a demonstration or an opportunity
to make paper are offered on weekdays with advance reservations.
Summer workshops on papermaking are also conducted. Also
participates in Keep America Beautiful and scouts.
SPRING
GROVE
P. H. Glatfelter Company
228 South Main Street
Spring Grove, PA 17362
www.glatfelter.com
Contact: Pat Sweeney
telephone: 717-225-4711
fax: 717-225-6575
e-mail: psweeney@glatfelter.com
Comments:
Offers tours to school-aged children and the general public.
Minimum age is 8th grade. Tours last two hours and are offered
Monday - Thursday from 8:30am - 3:00pm. Needs six weeks'
notice for scheduling. No tours from June - August. Offers
timberlands/tree farm tours on a request-only basis. Also
makes presentations on papermaking, recycling and/or forestry
to schools and community groups. Participates in Arbor Day,
Earth Day, scouting events and other community outreach
activities.
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