Visiting the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania: A Must-Do for Train Lovers
If you’ve read my writing for a while, you’ll know that I’m a bit obsessed with trains. For me, they are the perfect form of transportation. Give me the choice …
History
The Eisenhower Homestead in Gettysburg: Fascinating for History Buffs
When you think of presidents in Gettysburg, it’s very likely that Abraham Lincoln comes to mind. After all, his famous Gettysburg Address, which he gave 150 years ago next week, …
Gettysburg Ghost Tours: A Ghost of a Ghost Tour in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Whether you believe in ghosts or not, there is no better place to take a ghost tour than Gettysburg. Considered one of the most haunted places in America by many …
Disappearing History: Philadelphia’s Old City
Historical markers: we drive past them every day, but how often do we stop and read them. After all, each of the 2,000+ historical markers around the state were placed …
Gliding Through Gettysburg on a Modern Steed
150 years ago, on the fields of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, a battle occurred that helped decide the fate of the United States. As the troops moved across the field, they only …
Visiting the Philadelphia History Museum: Interesting, but Skippable
Note: The Philadelphia History Museum is closed indefinitely. This article will be left up in hopes that it reopens soon. I didn’t really know what to expect when I visited the …
The Penn Museum: World History in the Birthplace of America
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 …
Disappearing History: Harrisburg
Note: This is the first post in a new series about Pennsylvania’s disappearing history. Expect regular updates from around the state highlighting forgotten Pennsylvania history. Historical markers. We drive past …
Visiting the Gettysburg Battlefield: History for the Entire Family
Just over 150 years ago, at the height of the US Civil War, Confederate General Robert E. Lee marched his troops into Pennsylvania. Most likely headed towards the capital of …
Altoona’s Horseshoe Curve: A Must-See for Train Lovers
In the mid-19th century, Pennsylvania had a major problem. In the race to go west, they were being beaten by New York. With the new New York Central Railroad, it …