Northeastern Pennsylvania’s Coal Region is well known for having the largest deposit of anthracite coal in the Americas. While there are still coal operations throughout the region, in the late …
Read moreTouring the Number 9 Coal Mine: The World’s Longest-Operating Coal Mine
On Christmas Eve in 1741, a small group of Moravians and their benefactor, the German Count Nicolaus Zinzendorf, held a religious service to christen their new settlement. After observing the …
Pottsville, Pennsylvania is best known as the home of Yuengling Beer. However, a short distance away is another fantastic destination: Jerry’s Classic Cars and Collectables Museum. Jerry’s Classic Cars and …
Read moreVisiting the Amazing Jerry’s Classic Cars and Collectables Museum in Pottsville
Thanks to Pennsylvania’s long industrial history, the state is filled with communities that have come and gone throughout the years. While many of these ghost towns in PA have completely …
During America’s westward expansion, Pennsylvania played a critical role thanks to engineering projects like the Horseshoe Curve, the National Road, and the Lincoln Highway. The Lincoln Highway was one of …
Read moreLearning about PA History at the Lincoln Highway Experience
I always love exploring the little-known history of Pennsylvania, so on my last trip through Bedford County, I took some time to stop at the Fort Bedford Museum. The Fort …
In my travels, I always love to explore the hidden museums, and a destination like York, PA is no different. While I’ve visited and enjoyed the top attractions like the …
Read moreVisiting the Fantastic Fire Museum of York County in York, PA
Located in southern Westmoreland County, West Overton Village is an incredible 19th-century village that offers visitors the chance to find out more about life on the Pennsylvania frontier. The village …
It is well known how Pittsburgh’s steel industry helped build the city, the region, and the country, but few think about the raw materials that are required to power such …
Read moreUncovering Pittsburgh’s Mining History at the Tour-Ed Mine and Museum
Located on the outskirts of York, Pennsylvania, is one of the strangest sights in all of Pennsylvania: the Haines Shoe House. Visible from Route 30 a few miles east of …
Read moreThe Haines Shoe House in York: Pennsylvania’s Strangest Building