Extensions 1. Min Matheson's father was nearly killed when shot by Al Capone's mob, and her brother was murdered by ice pick by the New York Mafia. Like Min, her father and brother fought for workers' rights. Investigate Min Matheson's family history and suggest how she continued to champion union rights in the face of mob violence and intimidation. Present your research and conclusions in a 3-4 page paper. 2. Research songs performed by the ILGWU chorus. Examine the lyrics and identify words and phrases that highlight the ideological messages in support of the working class and labor movement. 3. Discuss the future of the Poconos as a vacation destination. Some suggest that the region is becoming a suburb of New York. Hence, vacationers may grow tired of the overcrowded and expanding housing developments, not to mention worsening traffic. Others believe travelers will never stop coming to the Poconos because it has continually reinvented itself. To which view do you subscribe and why? Encourage debate that is supported by specific details, historic trends, etc. 4. Upon return from World War II, many GIs married their girlfriends and honeymooned in the Poconos. The region gained popularity as the "Honeymoon Capital of the World." The late 1950s and 1960s major interstate highways made the Poconos even more accessible. Locate I-80, I-81 and I-84 as well as the Northern Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike on a map of Pennsylvania. Write a short essay explaining how expansion of road systems has made travel through the natural beauty of the Poconos more convenient than ever.

Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum PO Box 151, Route 209 Bushkill, PA 18324 570-588-6682
Bushkills Falls is considered the "Niagara of Pennsylvania." It consists of a series of eight waterfalls in the Pocono Mountains. The falls are accessible through a network of hiking trails and bridges. $9 (age 11 and older), group rates available. Closed December-March

Grey Towers National Historic Landmark 151 Grey Towers Drive - Route 6 Milford, PA 18337 570-296-9630
This is the home of Gifford Pinchot, America's first Chief Forester. A National Historic Site, it was dedicated by President John F. Kennedy in 1963. Grey Towers is one of the Forest Service's most significant resources. $5, $2 (ages 12-17), 15-20 guests $4 pp, 31-50 guests $125. Grounds are open sun-up to sun-down year round.

9 Dock Street Lansford, PA 18232 570-645-3652 570-646-7074 no9mine.tripod.com Tour a real coal mine and travel over 1600 feet into the mountain. The museum contains over 2,000 artifacts, tools and photos. $7 mine and museum, $3 museum only. Museum is open year round. Mine tours run May-October; Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only.
Tour a real coal mine and travel over 1600 feet into the mountain. The museum contains over 2,000 artifacts, tools and photos. $7 mine and museum, $3 museum only. Museum is open year round. Mine tours run May-October; Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only.