Visiting the Grave of Molly Pitcher in Carlisle, PA
Other than Betsy Ross, there might be no better-known woman from the Revolutionary War than Molly Pitcher, and since I moved to Cumberland County, I’ve made it a point to …
Other than Betsy Ross, there might be no better-known woman from the Revolutionary War than Molly Pitcher, and since I moved to Cumberland County, I’ve made it a point to …
Pennsylvania has a rich transportation history ranging from the country’s first covered bridge to the first turnpike. But did you know that it’s also home to the oldest existing transportation …
Pittsburgh is home to many fantastic museums, but one place that is easy to overlook, despite its size, is the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum. Soldiers and Sailors …
Only a short distance east of downtown Pittsburgh, you’ll find one of the most interesting and historically important abandoned places in PA: the Westinghouse Atom Smasher. Located in a residential …
I’ve written about well over 1,000 different places in PA on this site, and none have been more popular than the Abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike in Buchanan State Forest. However, when …
In my travels around Pennsylvania, I’ve been to many different cemeteries. However, I’ve never visited another cemetery like the Hooded Grave Cemetery in Catawissa, Pennsylvania. Hooded Grave Cemetery, once known …
Pennsylvania is a state filled with amazing history. However, the early 1800s is an era that isn’t often covered by historic sites around the state. However, there are a few …
While you likely think of Pittsburgh when you think of Pennsylvania’s steel industry, PA has a rich industrial history throughout other regions of the state. One such spot can be …
Pennsylvania is dotted with many incredibly historic spots, and there are even a fair number of abandoned places in PA that you can explore. However, few know that the state …
Pennsylvania has a rich railroading history, and few railroads are quite as well known today as the Reading Railroad. In addition to being one of the largest and most influential …