Visiting the National Aviary in Pittsburgh: PA’s Best Destination for Bird Lovers
Pennsylvania is home to more than a dozen zoos, but there is only one aviary in the state. However, the National Aviary in Pittsburgh is not only the only aviary …
Museums
Visiting the Amazing Collection at DeBence Antique Music World in Franklin, PA
Franklin, Pennsylvania, the county seat of Venango County, is an area known for its rich history in the oil industry. However, in the heart of downtown Franklin is a museum …
Visiting the Caleb Pusey House: One of PA’s Most Historic Homes
A residential area in the southeastern corner of Pennsylvania isn’t exactly where you’d expect to find a remarkable structure, yet the small borough of Upland in Delaware County is home …
Visiting the Antique Ice Tool Museum: Pennsylvania’s Coolest Hidden Gem
Going into my visit at the Antique Ice Tool Museum in Chester County, Pennsylvania, I honestly wasn’t expecting much. I assumed that I would find a collection of dusty tools …
Uncovering Local History at the Greater Hazleton Historical Society and Museum
Despite being a city of more than 25,000 people, the Luzerne County community of Hazleton is often overlooked by those traveling along Interstate 81. However, for those that want to get …
Visiting the Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial: The National Park Service’s Most Overlooked Site
Philadelphia is full of many amazing historical sites related to the foundations of the United States. However, tucked away on an overlooked corner, just a few blocks away from Independence …
Visiting the Thomas T. Taber Museum in Williamsport
Around the world, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, is known as the birthplace of Little League baseball and the home of the Little League World Series. However, there is much history in the …
Exploring Pennsylvania’s Industrial Past at the National Museum of Industrial History in Bethlehem
Pennsylvania has a rich industrial history. From the discovery of coal to the state’s vast forests and oil reserves, there have been many industries that impacted the state over the years. However, …
Exploring 19th-Century Transportation at the National Canal Museum in Easton
At one point of time, Pennsylvania had over 1,300 miles of canals, more than any other state in the country. This mode of transportation was popular during the 18th and …
Touring the Baker Mansion History Museum in Altoona, PA
Altoona is a city known for its vast railroading history. And, while there are several great places in the city to learn about this aspect of the region’s history, there …