Visiting the Heritage Village and Farm Museum in Troy, PA
I’ve toured a lot of small-town history museums in Pennsylvania over the years. And, while they all offer something interesting to see, the Heritage Village and Farm Museum in Troy, …
History in Northeastern Pennsylvania
Visiting the Graves of the 3 Baseball Hall of Famers Buried in Northeastern Pennsylvania
While it might sound surprising, did you know that there are three Baseball Hall of Famers buried in northeastern Pennsylvania? That’s right, there are two Hall of Famers buried in …
Visiting the Historic Starrucca Viaduct in Susquehanna County
In the mid-1800s, the railroad industry in Pennsylvania was huge business. Throughout the state, engineers continually came up with ingenious and often record-breaking ways to get trains across the many …
Exploring the Ruins of Concrete City in Nanticoke, PA
Hidden away in the woods near Wilkes-Barre is one of the most incredible ghost towns in Pennsylvania: Concrete City. Concrete City is a collection of 20 duplex homes made entirely …
Visiting the Sullivan County Historical Society Museum in Laporte, PA
Sullivan County, Pennsylvania, is a destination predominantly known for its great outdoor attractions, highlighted by Worlds End State Park and Loyalsock State Forest. However, it’s also a great place to …
Exploring the History of a Former Resort Town at the Eagles Mere Museum
Tucked away in the Endless Mountains of Sullivan County is one of Pennsylvania’s quaintest towns: Eagles Mere. Eagles Mere was laid out in the 1870s and quickly became a popular …
Roadtripping to the Imposing Tunkhannock Viaduct in Nicholson, PA
Tucked away along Route 11 in northeastern Pennsylvania is one of the most amazing man-made structures in Pennsylvania: the Tunkhannock Viaduct. The Tunkhannock Viaduct (also known as the Tunkhannock Creek …
Discovering Scranton’s History at the Lackawanna Historical Society Museum
Despite Lackawanna County being the last of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties to be created, the region is home to an immense amount of history. While many visitors learn about this history …
Exploring Scranton’s Industrial History at the Anthracite Heritage Museum
If you ask people about Scranton, you are likely to hear one of two things: the TV show “The Office” or coal. The area that makes up present-day Scranton was …
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 …