History

The Swetland Homestead contains the original cabin built on this site in 1803. The additions made to it as the Swetland family grew and prospered have transformed the structure into the elegant home one sees today. Period rooms, spanning the seventy years from the summer kitchen to the Victorian parlor of the 1860's, illustrate changes in living spaces and household objects as America and the Wyoming Valley passed from an agrarian economy to an industrialized society. The homestead, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is open year round.  Special events take place throughout the year including the Holiday Candlelight tours in December. 

You can contact the historic Swetland Homestead by calling (570) 693-2740 or by sending an e-mail to: swetlandhomestead@luzernecountyhistory.com. Incoming faxes can be directed to (570) 823-9011.

Hours of Operation

The Swetland Homestead is located at 885 Wyoming Avenue in Wyoming, and is open to the public year round, Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Admission to the Homestead Museum is $3.00 for adults and $1.00 for children.  Prescheduled group admission is $1.00 per person.  There is no admission fee required for members of the Historical Society during regular hours of operation.  Special tours for schools, scouts, and other groups are can be scheduled during regular hours of operation or by appointment.  Parking is available along Swetland Lane.

Directions to Swetland

From Interstate 81 take exit 170B, onto the North Cross Valley Expressway (Route 309), eventually crossing over the Susquehanna River.  Take exit 4 onto Welles Street, and follow Welles Street to the intersection with Wyoming Avenue (Route 11).   Make a right onto Wyoming Avenue.  Follow Wyoming Avenue approximately 2.5 miles, passing the Forty Fort Cemetery and Wyoming Valley Airport on your right.  The Swetland Homestead is located on the left side of Wyoming Avenue, just past the Midway Shopping Center..