Visiting the Braddock’s Battlefield History Center Near Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh and the rest of Allegheny County are an area that’s rich in history. However, few know that a battle was fought in the region many years ago. Known as …
Pittsburgh and the rest of Allegheny County are an area that’s rich in history. However, few know that a battle was fought in the region many years ago. Known as …
Since its very founding, Pennsylvania has been known for its religious tolerance, which drew many groups escaping persecution in Europe. One such group was the Harmonists. The Harmonists were founded …
Sometimes locals know the best places to visit. This was evident to me recently when I visited the Carnegie Historical Society/Honus Wagner Museum a short distance southwest of Pittsburgh. At …
There isn’t much that surprises me about Pennsylvania anymore. However, when I discovered that Muhammad Ali had a training camp in Schuylkill County, I definitely was taken aback. Known as …
Despite its close proximity to Harrisburg, Perry County, Pennsylvania, isn’t known as a tourism hotspot. In fact, it’s one of the least visited counties in the state. However, in addition …
I’m always on the lookout for abandoned places in Pennsylvania that I can legally explore. So, when I heard that the former SCI Cresson Prison near Altoona was open for …
The story of the Second Continental Congress and their ratification of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia’s Independence Hall on July 4, 1776, is a story known to even the …
Pennsylvania is home to many iconic events, and one of the most well-known is the annual reenactment of the Battle of Gettysburg held each July. The Battle of Gettysburg was …
There are few spots in Pennsylvania that are more well know than Valley Forge National Historical Park a short distance outside of Philadelphia. And, while there is a lot of …
Pittsburgh is known for its many titans of industry, including Henry Clay Frick. Frick was born in West Overton Village in western PA and later became the director of US …