Harmony, Pennsylvania, is located 30 miles north of Pittsburgh, and is a quaint town with a rich history. Recently, I took some time to visit the Harmony Museum and explore the buildings of Historic Harmony to learn more about the area’s past. Harmony was founded…
Located seven miles west of Kittanning, Pennsylvania, Yellow Dog Village is a semi-abandoned company town that offers a fascinating look into the industrial history of western Pennsylvania. Throughout Pennsylvania, small communities were built as company towns for workers at nearby factories and mines. The Pittsburgh…
One of my favorite parts of exploring Pennsylvania is the amazing stories that you learn about in small town museums. The Saxonburg Museum in Butler County is a perfect example of this. Saxonburg was founded as Germania in 1832 by Carl Roebling and his brother…
Want to learn fun facts about Pittsburgh, PA? You’ve come to the right place. Pittsburgh might be one of the most consequential cities in American history. From the late 19th through the mid-20th centuries, Pittsburgh was a center of industry and was responsible for many…
While Chicago has Wrigley Field and Boston has Fenway Park, Pittsburgh was once home to an iconic stadium that rivaled both: Forbes Field. Built in 1909, it was the third field for the professional baseball team in Pittsburgh. Some of baseball’s most memorable events happened…
If you love historic structures, you won’t want to miss the four beautiful and historic covered bridges in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. Spread throughout the northern half of the county, these four bridges offer a great chance to explore the little-seen countryside in this beautiful part…
