It was a rainy spring evening in 1842 when author Charles Dickens’ carriage crossed the nearly mile long Old Camelback Covered Bridge and entered Harrisburg. This master wordsmith, who was …
When you think of Pennsylvania history, the story of the state’s Native Americans isn’t likely the first thing to come to mind. However, throughout history, many different native groups spent …
The Benjamin Franklin Parkway in downtown Philadelphia is known for its many great museums. From the Philadelphia Museum of Art, to the Franklin Institute and the Rodin Museum, there is …
There is no sign, just a green door set against a red brick wall. It’s the kind of building and the kind of door you would wonder what was behind …
In a city known for its importance to American history, the Penn Museum almost seems a bit out of place in Philadelphia. That’s not to say that I didn’t enjoy …
If you research a trip to Milford, Pennsylvania, you are likely to see words like “quaint”, “beautiful”, “peaceful”, and “historic”. It was even named one of the ten coolest small …
This is a guest post by Angela Anderson from AngelaTravels.com. Need to get away? Not a beach person? Consider heading to Potter County, Pennsylvania, also known as God’s Country, to …
My wife and I walked into Grandpa Pete’s Bagels. Inside, we looked over the quaint menu board trying to decide which delicious treat to order for a mid-morning snack. Settling …