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 …
Read moreExploring the Little-Known Brandywine Battlefield in Chadds Ford
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 …
Read moreVisiting Bryn Athyn Cathedral: Pennsylvania’s European Cathedral
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, is home to 12 historic covered bridges. Most of these are located in Central and Upper Bucks County. However, if you are wanting to see historic covered …
Read moreVisiting Schofield Ford Covered Bridge in Tyler State Park
Pennsylvania is home to many great museums related to the region’s transportation history. Whether you want to know about automobiles, airplanes, trains, or trolleys, there are several great museums about …
Read moreVisiting the American Helicopter Museum to Discover the History of Rotary-Winged Flight
Located just north of Philadelphia is Bryn Athyn. While some parts of this Montgomery County community look like any other Philly suburb, that certainly isn’t the case on a hill …
Read moreExploring Religious Art at the Castle-like Glencairn Museum in Bryn Athyn
The history of baseball in Philadelphia dates back further than nearly any city in the country. A form of baseball has been played in Philly since the 1700s, and by …
Read moreVisiting the Graves of the Baseball Hall of Famers Buried in Philadelphia
A residential area in the southeastern corner of Pennsylvania isn’t exactly where you’d expect to find a remarkable structure, yet the small borough of Upland in Delaware County is home …
Read moreVisiting the Caleb Pusey House: One of PA’s Most Historic Homes
Going into my visit at the Antique Ice Tool Museum in Chester County, Pennsylvania, I honestly wasn’t expecting much. I assumed that I would find a collection of dusty tools …
Read moreVisiting the Antique Ice Tool Museum: Pennsylvania’s Coolest Hidden Gem
Philadelphia is full of many amazing historical sites related to the foundations of the United States. However, tucked away on an overlooked corner, just a few blocks away from Independence …
Believe it or not, despite traveling in Pennsylvania for nearly three years, visiting every county in the state, and spending a good amount of time in Philadelphia, I hadn’t visited …
Read moreThe Birthplace of America: Visiting Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia