Like many regions of Pennsylvania, the Lehigh Valley has a strong history of railroading that greatly impacted the region. The railroad industry was built up thanks to the many steel mills and other factories that were present in the valley, and replaced the region’s canals….
Located in north-central Pennsylvania, Tioga County is an area known for its fantastic outdoor attractions. However, for those looking to learn a bit more about the area, the History Center on Main in Mansfield is a fantastic destination. The museum is located inside an old…
I’m always impressed by how many great art museums there are in eastern Pennsylvania. Some of these are world-class museums such as the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Barnes Museum. Others are smaller and offer more regional look at art, like the Allentown Art…
While Philadelphia’s Old City, and specifically Independence Hall, are often considered the spot where the United States was begun, did you know that York, Pennsylvania can also make the same claim? In September 1777, the Second Continental Congress was forced to flee Philadelphia because of…
Harmony, Pennsylvania, is located 30 miles north of Pittsburgh, and is a quaint town with a rich history. Recently, I took some time to visit the Harmony Museum and explore the buildings of Historic Harmony to learn more about the area’s past. Harmony was founded…
Sullivan County, Pennsylvania, is a destination predominantly known for its great outdoor attractions, highlighted by Worlds End State Park and Loyalsock State Forest. However, it’s also a great place to visit if you love museums thanks to great ones like the Eagles Mere Air Museum,…
Philadelphia is a city filled with fantastic art museums. From large museums like the Philadelphia Museum of Art to smaller venues like the Magic Gardens, there’s a ton of great places for art lovers to explore in Philly. However, without a doubt, one of the…
One of my favorite parts of exploring Pennsylvania is the amazing stories that you learn about in small town museums. The Saxonburg Museum in Butler County is a perfect example of this. Saxonburg was founded as Germania in 1832 by Carl Roebling and his brother…
There might be no more well-known Pennsylvanian than Fred Rogers. Born in Latrobe, PA, in 1928, he became a television icon known throughout the world. His show, Mister Rogers’ neighborhood, aired from 1968 through 2001 and impacted generations of young people. Those wanting to pay…
I’ve visited many fantastic museums in Philly, but few have been as interesting as the Ryerss Museum. This little-known museum is located in northeastern Philadelphia’s Burholme Park in the Fox Chase neighborhood and is home to amazing collection of ancient Asian, European, and Native American…
