Learning About Milton Hershey and His Empire at The Hershey Story
If there’s a single person who left the most indelible impression on the history of Dauphin County, you could argue that it’s Milton Hershey. Born in 1857 in Derry Township, …
History in Pennsylvania Dutch Country
Visiting the Pennsylvania Fire Museum: From Franklin to Fire Trucks
Ever since Benjamin Franklin organized the world’s first fire company in Philadelphia in 1736, fire stations have played an important role in every community. Over the years, the equipment and …
Learning about Pennsylvania’s Native Tribes at the Indian Steps Museum
When you think of Pennsylvania history, the story of the state’s Native Americans isn’t likely the first thing to come to mind. However, throughout history, many different native groups spent …
Visiting the National Civil War Museum: A Great Overview of America’s Darkest Hour
Sitting atop a large hill on the outskirts of Harrisburg is one of the region’s best museums: the National Civil War Museum. Telling the story of the entire Civil War …
Uncovering Pennsylvania’s History with a visit to the State Museum of Pennsylvania
When you hear the term “State Museum” there’s a good chance that your mind instantly goes to a 1980s Communist country. You might imagine the outside of the the building …
Visiting the Shriver House for Their Unique Take on the Battle of Gettysburg
The small borough of Gettysburg is frequently on lists of “must-see” attractions in America and for good reason. Site of one of the largest and most important battles of the …
Should You Take a Guided Tour at the Gettysburg Battlefield?
There are two kinds of travelers in the world: those who like guided tours and those who can’t stand them. Personally, I fall very heavily in the later group. In …
Visiting the Seminary Ridge Museum: Gettysburg’s 2nd Best Museum
For nearly 40 years, the red brick buildings of the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg sat quietly on a ridge overlooking the small town of Gettysburg. Surrounded by farmland, the …
Visiting the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania: A Must-Do for Train Lovers
If you’ve read my writing for a while, you’ll know that I’m a bit obsessed with trains. For me, they are the perfect form of transportation. Give me the choice …
The Eisenhower Homestead in Gettysburg: Fascinating for History Buffs
When you think of presidents in Gettysburg, it’s very likely that Abraham Lincoln comes to mind. After all, his famous Gettysburg Address, which he gave 150 years ago next week, …