Exploring the Lock Ridge Furnace Museum in the Lehigh Valley
Located just outside of Alburtis in the southwestern corner of the Lehigh Valley, you’ll find one of the most unique abandoned sites in PA: the Lock Ridge Furnace Museum. The …
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Visting the Money in Motion Exhibit at the Philadelphia Federal Reserve
There are many fantastic places to visit in Philly’s Old City, but one of my favorite hidden gems is the Money in Motion Exhibit inside the Federal Reserve Bank of …
Visiting the Historic North Park Water Tower: A Hidden Gem near Pittsburgh
Allegheny County’s North Park is home to a ton of recreational opportunities, as well as a few hidden oddities such as the Fountain of Youth and a Gravity Hill. However, …
Exploring the Long-Shuttered Odd Fellows Hall in Carlisle, PA
Carlisle, PA is a town known for the Army War College, two historic institutions of higher learning, and its great downtown. But did you know that the downtown is home …
Visiting the Oliver Miller Homestead to Learn about the Whiskey Rebellion
I’ve always been fascinated by the Whiskey Rebellion, so I was happy to finally have a chance to check out the Oliver Miller Homestead, which sits on land that has …
Depreciation Lands Museum: A Great Place to Learn about 19th-Century Life in Western PA
Over the many years I’ve been uncovering Pennsylvania, I’ve visited several spots that seek to tell the story of living on PA’s frontier. However, even if you’ve visited some of …
Visiting the Lincoln Flag at the Columns Museum in Milford, PA
During my travels around Pennsylvania, I’ve visited many fantastic historical society museums, and many of these have showcased items that are truly extraordinary. However, I don’t know that any of …
Touring Frank Lloyd Wright’s Beth Sholom Synagogue in Elkins Park, PA
Frank Lloyd Wright is America’s most celebrated architect, and he created wondrous works throughout the country. However, he only designed one synagogue: Beth Sholom Synagogue in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. Beth …
Hidden History: The Abandoned Yellow Dog Village Near Kittanning, PA
Located seven miles west of Kittanning, Pennsylvania, Yellow Dog Village is a semi-abandoned ghost town that offers a fascinating look into the industrial history of western Pennsylvania. Without a doubt, …
Visiting the Heritage Village and Farm Museum in Troy, PA
I’ve toured a lot of small-town history museums in Pennsylvania over the years. And, while they all offer something interesting to see, the Heritage Village and Farm Museum in Troy, …