The litany of famous Americans who spent time in Philadelphia is well known. However, few know that one of America’s most famous authors spent a significant portion of his adult life …
There are several famous cemeteries in Philadelphia (Christ Church Cemetery and Mount Moriah to name two). However, the most well-known graveyard in the city might be Laurel Hill Cemetery. Founded …
Given Philadelphia’s status as the most important city in the birth of America, it’s not surprising that the city was also a focal point for religious life in the young …
Philadelphia is known as the birthplace of America, and millions of people visit the city every year to see historic and patriotic sites like Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and Valley …
There’s something eerie about Mount Moriah Cemetery. Even visiting in the middle of a beautiful spring day, the cemetery seems foreboding. If this was a Hollywood movie set, danger would …
Pennsylvania has been home to many eccentric people through its history, but few have matched the level of Henry Chapman Mercer. Mercer’s Renaissance-man approach to life meant that he dabbled in …
Tucked away on a small patch of land between the Philadelphia International Airport and the Delaware River is one of Philly’s least known historical attractions: Fort Mifflin. While this fort …
At one point in time, covered bridges were a common site in Philadelphia. In fact, the first covered bridge ever built in America was built in downtown Philadelphia. This bridge …
In one sense, I don’t even understand why there is a Bucks County Civil War Museum. After all, the closest fighting of the war was in Gettysburg, nearly 150 miles …
If you happened to find yourself traveling through Europe, you probably wouldn’t be that surprised to come across an old castle. However, a castle in the countryside of Philadelphia is another …