Uncovering Pittsburgh’s Mining History at the Tour-Ed Mine and Museum
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 …
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The Haines Shoe House in York: Pennsylvania’s Strangest Building
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 …
Visiting Historic Hanna’s Town in Westmoreland County, PA
In the mid-1700s, old Native American trails that were turned into rough roads during the military expeditions of the French and Indian War were the catalyst for westward expansion. Unsurprisingly, …
Visiting the Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia, PA
The story of Betsy Ross and the sewing of the first American flag is one of the most well-known stories of the Revolutionary War. As the story goes, George Washington …
Climbing the Presque Isle Lighthouse in Erie
Maritime industries have always been important to the life and economy of Erie in Pennsylvania’s northwestern corner. However, the waters of Lake Erie are quite treacherous and they have claimed …
Exploring the Abandoned Alvira Bunkers from World War 2
There are few things I enjoy more than legally exploring abandoned places in PA. Because of this, the Alvira Bunkers in Union County have long been on my list. The …
Visiting the Fireman’s Hall Museum in Philadelpia’s Old City
Philadelphia’s Old City is known for its many sites related to the birth of the United States, including Independence Hall. However, the area is also rich in Philadelphia history. One …
Kentuck Knob: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hidden Masterpiece
Located deep in the woods of the Laurel Highlands is one of Pennsylvania’s best Frank Lloyd Wright homes: Kentuck Knob. Kentuck Knob sits on the outskirts of Ohiopyle State Park, …
Visiting the Covered Bridges of Washington County, PA
If you love covered bridges, Washington County, Pennsylvania, should be on your list of must-visit places. The county is home to 23 historic covered bridges, more than any other county …
Did You Know that York, Pennsylvania, is the Birthplace of Thanksgiving?
The story of the first Thanksgiving is well known, but did you know that Pennsylvania was home to the first Thanksgiving in the United States once we became a country? …