10 Amazing (and Free) Art Galleries in Lancaster, PA
On past trips to art galleries in Philadelphia or Washington, D.C. I’ve been amazed by the talents of some of the world’s greats, but also overwhelmed by the sheer number …
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Exploring the World of Fine Art at the Allentown Art Museum
I’ve been to many great art museums in Pennsylvania, but I wasn’t sure of what to expect during my visit to the Allentown Art Museum in the Lehigh Valley. I …
Visiting the Amazing Collection at DeBence Antique Music World in Franklin, PA
Franklin, Pennsylvania, the county seat of Venango County, is an area known for its rich history in the oil industry. However, in the heart of downtown Franklin is a museum …
Visiting the Everhart Museum: NEPA’s Oldest Public Museum
When you think of museums in Scranton, it’s likely that the city’s great transportation and coal mining history are what first come to mind. However, sitting in a corner of …
Touring the Incredible Workshop of Bluett Bros. Violins in York
When you think of beautifully-crafted, hand-made violins, the city of York, Pennsylvania, probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind. That is, of course, unless you are a string …
Meadville’s Road Sign Oddity: Strolling Along the PennDOT Road Sign Sculpture Garden
Located on the outskirts of the northwestern Pennsylvania city of Meadville is one of the oddest things I’ve seen in the state: the PennDOT Road Sign Sculpture Garden. Officially named …
Visiting Randyland: The Happiest Place in Pennsylvania
Stand outside of Randyland and you might think that it’s a quirky art project and a great way to fix up a once-dilapidated house. However, when I asked owner and …
Exploring the Simplicity of Beauty of Art at the Brandywine River Museum of Art
I’ve been to a lot of different art museums in Pennsylvania. Many of these grand institutions are held in buildings of equal grandeur. Buildings that seem like they could be …
Touring the Martin Guitar Factory in Nazareth, PA: The Oldest Guitar Maker in the World
Pennsylvania is a state known for its historical superlatives. Whether it’s being home to the first US Capitol, the first oil boom in the world, or the oldest brewery in …
Learning the History and Art of Tile Making at the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works in Doylestown, PA
Pennsylvania has been home to many eccentric people through its history, but few have matched the level of Henry Chapman Mercer. Mercer’s Renaissance-man approach to life meant that he dabbled in …