Uncovering the Pennsylvania Home and Grave of Baseball Legend Christy Mathewson
Pennsylvania has a long baseball history dating back to the start of the sport, so it’s no surprise that there are 19 Baseball Hall of Famers buried within the state. …
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Exploring the History of PA’s Coal Fields at the Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine and Steam Train in Ashland
Located in the heart of Pennsylvania’s anthracite coal region, Ashland is one of many communities that once relied on the coal industry. From 1911-1931, the Pioneer Tunnel operated on the …
Visiting the Hiding Place of the Liberty Bell at Allentown’s Liberty Bell Museum
Note: As of April 1, 2023, the Liberty Bell Museum is sadly closed. The collection will soon be on display at the Lehigh Valley Heritage Center. Every year, millions of …
The 11 Best Pennsylvania State Parks for History Lovers
Pennsylvania’s state parks are known for their amazing natural beauty. However, many of these parks are also home to amazing historical sites. From world-changing history to quaint buildings from centuries …
Exploring the History of Southeastern Pennsylvania at the Chester County Historical Society Museum
The county seats of most of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties are home to government institutions, historic buildings, and the county’s historical society. West Chester, the county seat of Chester County in …
Visiting the Covered Bridges of Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Located along Interstate 81, Franklin County often gets overlooked by travelers. However, if you love the covered bridges of Pennsylvania, you won’t want to make that mistake. The two historic …
Visiting the Last Remaining Covered Bridge in Northampton County, Pennsylvania
One of my favorite ways to explore the back roads in Pennsylvania is to search for Pennsylvania’s historic covered bridges. On a recent visit to the Lehigh Valley, I had …
Visiting the Covered Bridges of Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is home to over 200 covered bridges, but few can match the beauty and quality of the two historic covered bridges in Lawrence County, PA. In fact, if you …
Exploring Scranton’s Industrial History at the Anthracite Heritage Museum
If you ask people about Scranton, you are likely to hear one of two things: the TV show “The Office” or coal. The area that makes up present-day Scranton was …
Exploring the Religious History of the Lehigh Valley at the Moravian Historical Society Museum
William Penn’s desire to create a colony with the freedom of religion drew many persecuted groups to Pennsylvania. Some are well-known today, such as the Amish, while others have been largely …