I’ve visited many fantastic museums in Philly, but few have been as interesting as the Ryerss Museum. This little-known museum is located in northeastern Philadelphia’s Burholme Park in the Fox Chase neighborhood and is home to amazing collection of ancient Asian, European, and Native American…
Tucked away amidst the expansive lands of Philly’s Fairmount Park is one of the city’s best-kept secrets: Shofuso Japanese House and Garden. Shofuso is an authentic 17th century Japanese house and garden that offers an amazing glimpse into Japanese life and culture without leaving Philly….
Philadelphia is one of my favorite places in the world to visit. And, while there are many great tours, historical sites, and museums in Philly that cost money, there are also a ton of great things to do for free! When I’m planning my trips…
There’s no question that Eastern State Penitentiary is the creepiest place in Philadelphia. While there are other creepy spots (most notably the Mütter Museum and Fort Mifflin), nowhere comes close to the creepiness of this former prison. Opened in 1829 and not closed until 1971,…
Philadelphia, the birthplace of the United States, has long been a major destination for those hoping to learn about the history of the county. In addition to sites like Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, there are also many fascinating Revolutionary War sites that surround…
The county seats of most of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties are home to government institutions, historic buildings, and the county’s historical society. West Chester, the county seat of Chester County in southeastern PA is no different. The Chester County Historical Society is located in two historic…
Philadelphia has a rich baseball tradition and has been home to a professional team since 1865. It should come as no surprise then, that the city and its suburbs are the final resting place for some of the most important figures in baseball history. I’ve…
Pennsylvania is home to many important Revolutionary War events that are well known throughout the country: the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Valley Forge, and Washington’s crossing of the Delaware, to name three. However, there are also many important events that happened during this…
During my travels around Pennsylvania, I’ve visited many beautiful churches. Some have been majestic (like Heinz Chapel in Pittsburgh). Some have been plain, but beautiful (such as Gloria Dei Church in Philadelphia). And some have been very historic (like Christ Church in Philadelphia). However, none…
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, is home to 12 historic covered bridges. Most of these are located in Central and Upper Bucks County, and I’ve featured the western half of these previously. However, if you are wanting to see historic covered bridges in Lower Bucks County, there is…