Touring the John Brown House in Chambersburg, PA
John Brown, leader of the infamous raid on Harper’s Ferry, Virginia (now West Virginia) in October 1859, is one of the most controversial figures in American history. And, wanting to …
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Visiting the Crypt of Prince Demetrius Gallitzin in Cambria County, PA
I’ve visited a lot of surprising places in my travels around the Allegheny Mountains, but few spots have been as unexpected as the grave of Russian Prince Demetrius Gallitzin. Yes, …
Visiting the Museum of Indian Culture in Allentown
Pennsylvania has many fantastic history museums, but few focus on telling the story of Native Americans. That’s why I was so excited to visit the Museum of Indian Culture in …
How to Get to the Hyde Park Walking Bridge in Western PA
I’ve walked across many swinging bridges in Pennsylvania, but none have been as long or as high as the Hyde Park Walking Bridge, which spans the Kiskiminetas River between the …
Visiting the Incredible Hagen History Center in Erie, PA
I always love checking out local historical society museums when I travel through Pennsylvania, and I’ve visited many of the county historical society museums in PA during my travels. And …
The Heritage Discovery Center in Johnstown: Everything You Need to Know
When you think of Johnstown, PA, it’s likely the city’s historic and tragic floods come to mind. However, this is also a city that has a very rich immigrant and …
Uncovering the Fascinating Stuart Tank Museum in Berwick, PA
I always love finding small museums that highlight a single obscure aspect of Pennsylvania’s history, and the Stuart Tank Museum in Berwick is a perfect example. The Stuart Tank Memorial …
Visiting Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney: The Home of Groundhog Day
Without a doubt, one of my favorite events of the year in Pennsylvania is Groundhog Day. However, did you know that you can visit Gobbler’s Knob, the site of the …
Visiting the Abandoned Turn Hole Tunnel in Jim Thorpe, PA
I love exploring abandoned places in PA, and one of my favorites to check out is Turn Hole Tunnel in Lehigh Gorge State Park. Turn Hole Tunnel is an abandoned …
Visiting the Western PA Model Railroad Museum for a Holiday Open House
Trains and history are two of my favorite things. So, when I can visit a model railroad that has tried to recreate a real track during a historic period, I …