Learning How Money is Made with a Visit to the Philadelphia Mint
It’s likely that you use money every day. You carry it around in your pocket or purse. You use it to buy things that you need and things that you …
Factory Tours
Taking the Herr’s Factory Tour in Nottingham, PA
Pennsylvania is home to many great factory tours. While many of these tours are concentrated in York County, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t great factory tours in other regions …
Learning How Motorcycles are Made at the Harley-Davidson Factory in York
There are few more iconic brand names than Harley-Davidson. Founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1903, the company has been making motorcycles for more than 100 years. While their headquarters are …
Learning How Soap is Made at Sunrise Soap Company in York
Located along a busy street in downtown York is Sunrise Soap Company. Founded in 2005, Sunrise Soap Company is on the forefront of the trend towards more natural soaps. And, …
Touring the Incredible Workshop of Bluett Bros. Violins in York
When you think of beautifully-crafted, hand-made violins, the city of York, Pennsylvania, probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind. That is, of course, unless you are a string …
Touring the Martin Guitar Factory in Nazareth, PA: The Oldest Guitar Maker in the World
Pennsylvania is a state known for its historical superlatives. Whether it’s being home to the first US Capitol, the first oil boom in the world, or the oldest brewery in …
Learning the History and Art of Tile Making at the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works in Doylestown, PA
Pennsylvania has been home to many eccentric people through its history, but few have matched the level of Henry Chapman Mercer. Mercer’s Renaissance-man approach to life meant that he dabbled in …
Tasting the Delicious Chocolates at Pulakos Chocolates in Erie
When you think of chocolate in Pennsylvania, there’s a good chance that Hershey’s comes to mind (unless you are from certain parts of Lancaster County and think of Wilbur’s). However, …
A Major League Factory: Taking a Tour of the BWP Bats’ Factory
July 2023 Update: BWP Bats has suspended tours, though you can still visit their store to see their work and to purchase bats. As they hope to reopen tours at …
Taking the Snyder’s of Hanover Factory Tour
Back in the 18th century, when German and Swiss German immigrants settled in Pennsylvania, they brought much of their culture with them. From town names to Pennsylvania’s great beer and Christmas markets, …