Visiting the Fantastic Harry Potter Exhibition at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia
There might be no more popular franchise to emerge in the last 40 years than Harry Potter. And, as a fan of the books and movies, I was excited to …
There might be no more popular franchise to emerge in the last 40 years than Harry Potter. And, as a fan of the books and movies, I was excited to …
During my travels, I’m always on the lookout for unique museums to visit, so when I heard that there was a Honus Wagner Museum near Pittsburgh, I knew I had …
Pittsburgh is home to many fantastic museums, but one place that is easy to overlook, despite its size, is the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum. Soldiers and Sailors …
I’ve visited many eclectic museums and museums based around large private collections, but I don’t know that I’ve ever visited anywhere that has had a private collection as large and …
Located on Route 11 about halfway between Bloomsburg and Berwick in Columbia County, PA, you’ll find one of the state’s most incredible personal collections at Bill’s Old Bike Barn. Bill’s …
Pennsylvania is a state filled with amazing history. However, the early 1800s is an era that isn’t often covered by historic sites around the state. However, there are a few …
While you likely think of Pittsburgh when you think of Pennsylvania’s steel industry, PA has a rich industrial history throughout other regions of the state. One such spot can be …
Pennsylvania has a rich railroading history, and few railroads are quite as well known today as the Reading Railroad. In addition to being one of the largest and most influential …
Pittsburgh and the rest of Allegheny County are an area that’s rich in history. However, few know that a battle was fought in the region many years ago. Known as …
Since its very founding, Pennsylvania has been known for its religious tolerance, which drew many groups escaping persecution in Europe. One such group was the Harmonists. The Harmonists were founded …