Learning the History of Railroading at Steamtown National Historic Site
I’m a huge fan of train travel, and I never miss an opportunity to check out railroad museums during my travels. So, when I was planning a trip to Scranton, …
I’m a huge fan of train travel, and I never miss an opportunity to check out railroad museums during my travels. So, when I was planning a trip to Scranton, …
Every once in a while, I visit somewhere that’s so amazingly special that I can’t wait to share it with you: The Columbus Chapel and Boal Mansion Museum in Centre …
Northeastern Pennsylvania is an area known for its amazing outdoor activities. However, if you’re looking for something different to do, don’t like outdoor activities, or are simply trying to pass …
To say that the Mercer Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, is unlike any other historical society museum that I’ve visited is a bit of an understatement. In fact, the Mercer Museum …
Even though I’m not a big car guy, I always love visiting antique automobile museums. So, when I found out that Allentown, Pennsylvania, was home to the Mack Trucks Historical …
Greene County sits in a bit of a forgotten corner of southwestern Pennsylvania. As one of the state’s least visited counties, you might think that it has little to offer …
When I pulled up to the Lehigh Valley Heritage Center in Allentown, I thought for a minute that I was in the wrong place. The large, modern building didn’t seem to …
In the mid-1800s western Pennsylvania was a popular route for escaped slaves traveling the Underground Railroad. Towns like Uniontown and Washington, Pennsylvania, were important stops as slaves escaped Virginia. After …
In one sense, I don’t even understand why there is a Bucks County Civil War Museum. After all, the closest fighting of the war was in Gettysburg, nearly 150 miles …
Pennsylvania has many strange traditions, but very, very few are as weird as the Mummers of Philadelphia. Part fraternal order, part performing arts group, the Mummers put on a yearly …