In many respects, visiting Curtin Village at Eagle Ironworks in northern Centre County, Pennsylvania, feels a bit like stumbling upon something hidden. That’s because the site is tucked away off of the main roads in the Eagle Valley near Bald Eagle State Park. However, those…
The fourteen historic covered bridges in Bedford County are among some of the most beautiful and best preserved in the state. I’ve already covered the covered bridges in southern Bedford County, and today, I’m going to talk about the three bridges in the eastern portion…
Pennsylvania’s coal country features some of the state’s most beautiful architecture and some amazingly intriguing downtowns. Unfortunately, with the decline of the coal industry, much of the region is in a state of decay. While buildings are being lost every year, there is an effort…
There’s no question that Eastern State Penitentiary is the creepiest place in Philadelphia. While there are other creepy spots (most notably the Mütter Museum and Fort Mifflin), nowhere comes close to the creepiness of this former prison. Opened in 1829 and not closed until 1971,…
Philadelphia, the birthplace of the United States, has long been a major destination for those hoping to learn about the history of the county. In addition to sites like Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, there are also many fascinating Revolutionary War sites that surround…
As I entered the grounds of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, I felt like I was instantly transported to some kind of alternate dimension. A place where it wasn’t odd to see 16th century noblemen interacting with bluejean-wearing women or Renaissance-era minstrels…
