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 …
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 …
Meadville, Pennsylvania, is a charming city in Crawford County and was the first permanent settlement in northwestern PA. This long history has led to many historic buildings dotting the city’s …
In Pennsylvania, there are few things bigger than Penn State. If you, like me, are not a native of Pennsylvania, it can be hard to fully comprehend its popularity, but …
Despite Pennsylvania being the birthplace of the United States, you might be surprised to learn that only two presidents were born in the Keystone State: Presidents James Buchanan and Joe …
I’ve been to many great historical society museums in Pennsylvania, but few have been quite like the Cumberland County Historical Society Museum in Carlisle. Formed in the 1870s, the historical …
Located in northern Pennsylvania, along Interstate 81, Susquehanna County is often bypassed without much of a thought. However, for those looking to get off the highway and learn more about …
I’ve been to many historical society museums in Pennsylvania, but none have been quite like the Captain William Vicary Mansion in Beaver County. That’s because, instead of providing a simple …
Located on a small knoll on the outskirts of Kittanning is one of Armstrong County’s most historic homes. Built in the 1840s, this building, known today as the McCain House, …
I’ve visited a lot of historical societies all over Pennsylvania. Most of these have been ones tasked with covering the entire county and located inside a grand building in the …
There are 67 counties in Pennsylvania, and I had visited 66 of them by the time I rolled into Lawrence County for the first time. After a morning exploring the …