During Pittsburgh’s heyday, it was one of the most popular destinations for immigrants coming to the United States. Each of these immigrant groups left their cultural marks on the city …
Read more7 Beautiful and Historic Churches to Visit in Pittsburgh
While it might not be as well-known as the historical significance of some cities, Pittsburgh’s role in the formation of the United States can’t be understated. Almost as soon as …
Western Pennsylvania was one of the most important industrial regions in the United States for much of the 19th and 20th centuries. And while Pittsburgh gets much of the attention, …
Read moreExploring Western PA’s Industrial History at the Beaver County Industrial Museum
Located in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood is the University of Pittsburgh. The focal point of the campus is the 535-foot-tall Cathedral of Learning. Opened in 1931, the 42-story skyscraper is the …
Read moreExploring the Amazing Beauty, History, and Culture of Pittsburgh’s Cathedral of Learning
Of all the great players that have played professional baseball in Pittsburgh, few are as synonymous with the city as Roberto Clemente. Clemente played his entire Hall of Fame career …
Read moreUncovering the Legacy of Roberto Clemente at Pittsburgh’s Roberto Clemente Museum
Located high on a hill in the Troy Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh is one of the state’s most remarkable churches. From the outside, Saint Anthony’s Chapel might be indistinguishable from …
I’ve been to many historical society museums in Pennsylvania, but none have been quite like the Captain William Vicary Mansion in Beaver County. That’s because, instead of providing a simple …
Read moreLearning Local History at Beaver County’s Vicary Mansion
Baseball has a rich history in Pittsburgh, with professional baseball in the city dating back to 1876. However, it wasn’t until 1887 that the team joined the National League as …
Read moreVisiting the Six Graves of Baseball Hall of Famers Buried in Pittsburgh
Even though I’ve never been a big fan of flying (or maybe because of this fact), I’ve always been interested in airplanes. So, when I found out there there was …
Read moreExploring Vintage Military Airplanes at the Air Heritage Museum
Located on a small knoll on the outskirts of Kittanning is one of Armstrong County’s most historic homes. Built in the 1840s, this building, known today as the McCain House, …
Read moreTouring the Armstrong County Historical Museum in Kittanning, Pennsylvania