41 Fun Facts About Pittsburgh You Weren’t Taught in School
Want to learn fun facts about Pittsburgh, PA? You’ve come to the right place. Pittsburgh might be one of the most consequential cities in American history. From the late 19th …
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How Pennsylvania’s historical societies are preserving our past while looking to our future
Throughout Pennsylvania, many organizations have taken up the challenge of chronicling the history of their local communities. Whether run mostly by volunteers or a paid staff, these organizations have the …
Exploring Tragic History at the Jennie Wade House in Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg was the bloodiest battle of the Civil War with more than 50,000 casualties. However, despite this immense battle raging around and even through the town of …
Uncovering the Remnants of Forbes Field in Pittsburgh
While Chicago has Wrigley Field and Boston has Fenway Park, Pittsburgh was once home to an iconic stadium that rivaled both: Forbes Field. Built in 1909, it was the third …
Exploring the History of a Former Resort Town at the Eagles Mere Museum
Tucked away in the Endless Mountains of Sullivan County is one of Pennsylvania’s quaintest towns: Eagles Mere. Eagles Mere was laid out in the 1870s and quickly became a popular …
Experiencing Asian Culture at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden in Philadelphia
Tucked away amidst the expansive lands of Philly’s Fairmount Park, near the Philadelphia Zoo the Please Touch Museum, is one of the city’s best-kept secrets: Shofuso Japanese House and Garden. …
Roadtripping to the Imposing Tunkhannock Viaduct in Nicholson, PA
Tucked away along Route 11 in northeastern Pennsylvania is one of the most amazing man-made structures in Pennsylvania: the Tunkhannock Viaduct. The Tunkhannock Viaduct (also known as the Tunkhannock Creek …
Visiting the Covered Bridges of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, features two of the most visited destinations in the state: Hershey and Harrisburg. However, few know about the two beautiful and historic covered bridges near Harrisburg. While …
53 Pennsylvania Facts that You Probably Didn’t Know
Throughout my four years traveling PA, I’ve visited hundreds of amazing places and learned many amazing facts about Pennsylvania. I’ve compiled my favorite Pennsylvania facts below. While you might know …
Visiting a Castle in Southwestern Pennsylvania: Nemacolin Castle in Brownsville
Sitting high atop a hill on the banks of the Monongahela River is one of the most curious buildings in the Laurel Highlands: Nemacolin Castle. Nemacolin Castle was built in …