There’s something truly special about the holiday season in Brockway. Twinkling lights line the streets, the scent of pine fills the air, and the warmth of community spirit shines brightly. One of our favorite traditions is the Holiday Artisan Market at the ...
Step into the magic of the season at Maple Shade Mansion Bed & Breakfast!
Join us for a festive afternoon steeped in tradition, featuring imported teas, delicate savories and decadent sweets in our beautifully restored 1889 Victorian home.
We are delighted to announce that Susan Freemer has assumed the role of Manager at Maple Shade Mansion. With her diverse experience and passion for hospitality, Susan will ensure that every guest enjoys a memorable experience amidst the mansion’s historic charm.
The Brockway Center for Arts and Technology (BCAT) invites the community to its annual Open House on Saturday, October 4, from 12:00–3:00 p.m. This free, family-friendly event will include studio demonstrations, guided tours, and the chance to meet BCAT’s new...
The Greenberg Cadillac Museum in Brookville—the largest of its kind in the world—will kick off its 2025 season with an opening weekend on Saturday and Sunday, May 17–18. Following that, the museum will welcome visitors on the third weekend of each month through October.
The 2025 Chainsaw Carvers Rendezvous returns to Ridgway for another thrilling event! From April 23-26, The Ridgway Mills will come alive with the sights and sounds of live carving, delicious food, exciting entertainment, and a small auction, all hosted by Appalachian Arts Studio...
Ring in the New Year with a breath of fresh air and an invigorating walk in the great outdoors! Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) invites you to join the nationwide First Day Hike initiative on January 1st, offering...
Join the Brockway Center for Arts and Technology (BCAT) for its seventh annual Holiday Artisan Market! This one-night event brings the community together to celebrate and support local artists and makers. Discover unique, handmade gifts from a diverse array of local artisans, including fine art...
On Saturday, November 2nd, from 1-3 PM, Brockway historian Rob Keith and cemetery supervisor Ron Feldman will take participants on a walking tour of Wildwood Cemetery, located at the end of Maple Street in Brockway. Established in 1866 on 10 acres of land owned by Dr. and Mrs....
Ridgway’s annual Chainsaw Carvers Rendezvous, featuring carvers from around the globe, will be held at the RIDGWAY MILLS CAMPGROUND, 206 W. Main Street in Ridgway, Pennsylvania, April 24th – 27th.
It’s hard to believe but on April 30th, we will celebrate our ten year anniversary of owning the property that is now called, The Maple Shade Mansion. With the help of our remarkable contracting team and a very patient husband (thank you Peter), it took nearly...
We thought it befitting to share this remarkable story that occurred well over one hundred years ago about Brockway’s Hose Company, and how our town’s brave and courageous firemen saved what is now known as the Maple Shade Mansion and its precious contents.
Since 2013, Brockway Center for Arts and Technology (BCAT) has been helping students gain the skills, hands-on training, and experience they need to pursue rewarding careers in many high-demand healthcare fields such as Medical Assisting and Pharmacy Technician. For those...
Affectionately known as Cadillac Heaven, home of the world's "largest Cadillac collection" is located at 67 South White St. in Brookville, about a 20 minute drive from the Maple Shade Mansion.
Minutes from the Mansion, guests can enjoy Brockway’s Pickleball courts.
Pickleball, a hybrid of tennis, ping pong and badminton, is quickly becoming the fastest growing sport around. And Brockway’s community sports complex is equipped with an outdoor...
The Pennsylvania Wilds is home to some of the most spectacular wild lands east of the Mississippi and is one of the best outdoor recreation destinations in North America. It covers approximately 25% of the state's land acreage in north central Pennsylvania, yet just 4% of the...
We were recently gifted this beautiful Brockway Glass Company tray. On the lower left in script writing, it reads, “Keep your eye on the Bee”. Wanting to know more about the creation of the Bee – we took a trip to the local Historical Society or - as...
The Brockway Center for Arts and Technology recently announced their spring events scheudle for 2023. The schedule is varied with adult classes, adult workshops, inter-generational workshops, tween workshops and open studios.
The valley of the Clarion River and its major tributary Toby Creek contains extensive history tracing back to the Native American tribes that called this region of Pennsylvania home. Field research and recent archeological studies indicate that the early inhabitants of what became Pennsylvania...
