On May 31, 1889, a devastating flood struck Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding countryside. Caused by the bursting of the South Fork Dam 14 miles above the city, a wall …
Read moreLearning About Historical Disasters at the Johnstown Flood Museum
Pennsylvania is home to many important Revolutionary War events that are well known throughout the country: the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Valley Forge, and Washington’s crossing of the …
Read moreExploring the Little-Known Brandywine Battlefield in Chadds Ford
Hidden History is a new series that explores historical sites that are off limits to the general public. If you own a property in PA that would be a good …
Read moreHidden History: Inside the Abandoned Cambria Iron Works in Johnstown
Among covered bridge aficionados, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, is legendary. In fact, there is no county in Pennsylvania that has more historic covered bridges than Lancaster County’s 29. Previously, I’ve written …
Read moreVisiting the Covered Bridges of Lancaster County: The Northwestern Bridges
While it might not be as well-known as the historical significance of some cities, Pittsburgh’s role in the formation of the United States can’t be understated. Almost as soon as …
Bedford County, Pennsylvania, is home to 14 historic covered bridges. Most of these bridges are located within a short distance of Interstate 99, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, or Route 30. However, …
Read moreVisiting the Southern Covered Bridges of Bedford County, Pennsylvania
When it comes to dam failures in Pennsylvania, the story of the Johnstown Flood is very well known. However, few know about Austin Dam. The ruins of Austin Dam sit …
Read moreExploring the Ruins of Austin Dam in Potter County, Pennsylvania
During my travels around Pennsylvania, I’ve visited many beautiful churches. Some have been majestic (like Heinz Chapel in Pittsburgh). Some have been plain, but beautiful (such as Gloria Dei Church …
Read moreVisiting Bryn Athyn Cathedral: Pennsylvania’s European Cathedral
While the history isn’t widely known, Allentown, Pennsylvania, played an important role in the development of the automobile. It was in the city in 1889 that Henry Nedig created one …
Read moreUncovering Antique Automobiles at America on Wheels in Allentown
While Somerset County might not be home to the most covered bridges of any county in Pennsylvania, the 10 bridges in the county are some of the most beautiful you’ll find …
Read moreVisiting the 5 Covered Bridges of Southern Somerset County, PA