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
As I walked away from Carrie Furnace, having spent the previous two hours touring this relic of Pittsburgh’s steel industry, I knew I had just been somewhere special. Without a …
Read moreTouring the Once-Abandoned Carrie Furnace in Pittsburgh
I’ve visited a lot of historical societies all over Pennsylvania. Most of these have been ones tasked with covering the entire county and located inside a grand building in the …
Read moreVisiting the Many Impressive Museums of the Little Beaver Historical Society