Hotels of America, this resort has been officially welcoming guests since 1928.
Skytop Lodge and The Executive
Conference Center at Skytop blend old- world charm and character with modern conveniences and amenities. The choice for some of the country's top corpora- tions, this award-winning property has long been a top meeting destination.
"Timeless attention to detail, impeccable service and a caring staff dedicated to the success of each event are some of the rea- sons meeting planners choose Skytop,” said Robert Baldassari, director of sales and marketing for the property. "Our guests enjoy the estate's incomparable beauty, natural diversity and unique activ- ities and amenities.”
Another outstanding facility in the Pocono Mountains for meetings, The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort was origi- nally known as The Buckwood Inn when it first opened in 1911. Designed and con- structed by C.C. Worthington, a wealthy New York engineer and business owner, he chose to build the inn out of concrete, and craftsmen constructed floors and walls that measure 12-inches thick.
One of the most unique and charming aspects of the inn is that no two rooms are exactly alike, a characteristic of construc- tion during the early 1900s. Worthington sold the exclusive retreat in 1943 to an entertainer, at which time it became a favorite stop among celebrities like Jackie Gleason, Lucille Ball, Art Carney and even President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
By 1974 a new owner transformed the inn into a year-round resort and conference center, making upgrades throughout the building. A ski area on Shawnee Mountain was also added. Charles and Virginia Kirkwood purchased the Inn in 1977 and began a long-term renovation process that continues to this day, result- ing in one of the most upscale resorts available in the Poconos.
In Gettysburg, PA, the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center opened in 2008. A unit of the National Park Service that preserves and protects resources associated with the Battle of
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Gettysburg and Soldiers' National Cemetery, the museum provides an understanding of the events that occurred here during the Civil War.
The Gettysburg Foundation is a private, non-profit educational organization that works in partnership with the National Park Service to preserve and provide understanding of the heritage and lasting significance of Gettysburg. Operator of the museum and visitor center, the Gettysburg Foundation's mission includes land, monument and artifact preservation and battlefield rehabilitation - all in sup- port of the National Park Service's goals.
The 139,000-square foot Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center weaves the familiar with new programs, exhibits and visual experi- ences. Perfect for a break during the busi- ness day, spousal programs or extended stays, visitors can explore with a Licensed Battlefield Guide or catch the shuttle to the Eisenhower National Historic Site.
Attendees can browse 12 exhibit galleries displaying weaponry, uniforms and arti- facts from the collections at Gettysburg National Military Park, other museums and privately owned collections across the country. The venue takes visitors back to the three days of battle at Gettysburg (July 1-3, 1863) with theaters highlighting the event through film, information about the battle and the individuals who took part in it, and a collection of monuments on the battlefield itself.
The museum's galleries are devoted to themes, including the unfinished work of the Declaration of Independence, the Gettysburg Address, the Civil War from Gettysburg to Appomattox, and more. A fully conserved Gettysburg Cyclorama painting features the original skyline, canopy and three-dimensional diorama that have been missing from its display for more than 40 years. First displayed in the 1880s, the diorama is now prominently displayed, providing attendees with the opportunity to view the painting as the artist, Paul Philippoteaux, intended.
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Guests will find the Refreshment Saloon at the facility to be a treat for the appetite
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