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Cook Forest Living History Weekend

Cook Forest State Park 100 PA 36, Cooksburg

Please join us for a fun filled weekend of living history as we journey through various historical eras of the United States: French & Indian War, Colonial Period, Revolutionary War, and Civil War.  Living historian and master story-teller Paul Stillman, historical interpreters Dave Clark and John King, Grammy nominated singer-song writer-storyteller, Ray Owen, with special guest appearances from President Abe Lincoln and Benjamin Franklin, as they take us through these noteworthy periods of American history through first person character portrayals, hands-on demonstrations, and song.    Friday, May 22, 2026 9am to 9am More dates through May 24, 2026

Live Music at Gateway Lodge

Gateway Lodge 14870 Route 36, Cooksburg

Experience the warmth of Gateway Lodge with live music in Cook Forest on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday nights. Local musicians bring the lodge to life with acoustic favorites and soulful originals while you dine from our Wild Crafter’s Kitchen menu, featuring seasonal, locally sourced dishes made in-house. Cozy up by the fire, sip a glass of wine, and enjoy live music in Cook Forest paired with fresh, forest-to-table flavors — a truly memorable evening in Pennsylvania’s most peaceful woodland retreat. 05-24-26| Mike Zaffuto - Memorial Day Weekend Guests Only