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 …
Museums
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 …
Visiting the Weather Discovery Center in Punxsutawney, PA
Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania is well-known throughout the country as the home of Groundhog Day, and the town is even known as the “Weather Capital of the World”. So, it would make …
Exploring the Stoogeum: The Three Stooges Museum Near Philly
There are few, if any, comedic troupes more well-known the world over than The Three Stooges. And, while the Stooges haven’t performed in over 50 years, their legacy still lives …
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 the Moonshot Museum: Pittsburgh’s Ticket to the Moon
Pittsburgh is a city defined by its industrial past, especially the steel industry. However, in the 21st century, the city is becoming a hub for robotics and, somewhat surprisingly, robotics …
Touring the Dorflinger Factory Museum in White Mills, PA
Pennsylvania is home to many great places to learn about the industries that have thrived in the state over the years, but none of them are as beautiful as what …
Touring the Fascinating Mifflinburg Buggy Museum
If you’ve spent any amount of time driving across PA, you’ve undoubtedly seen a buggy rolling down the road in some of the rural parts of the state thanks to …