Visiting the Historic West Overton Village
Located in southern Westmoreland County, West Overton Village is an incredible 19th-century village that offers visitors the chance to find out more about life on the Pennsylvania frontier. The village …
History in the Laurel Highlands
Visiting Historic Hanna’s Town in Westmoreland County, PA
In the mid-1700s, old Native American trails that were turned into rough roads during the military expeditions of the French and Indian War were the catalyst for westward expansion. Unsurprisingly, …
Kentuck Knob: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hidden Masterpiece
Located deep in the woods of the Laurel Highlands is one of Pennsylvania’s best Frank Lloyd Wright homes: Kentuck Knob. Kentuck Knob sits on the outskirts of Ohiopyle State Park, …
Visiting a Castle in Southwestern Pennsylvania: Nemacolin Castle in Brownsville
Sitting high atop a hill on the banks of the Monongahela River is one of the most curious buildings in the Laurel Highlands: Nemacolin Castle. Nemacolin Castle was built in …
Experiencing the History and Beauty of Southwestern Pennsylvania with a Road Trip on the National Road
This article is brought to you by the National Road Heritage Corridor and HeritagePA. There’s nothing better than a road trip, and if you love history, taking a road trip along …
Uncovering the Legacy of Albert Gallatin at Friendship Hill National Historic Site
Tucked away in the southwestern corner of the Laurel Highlands is one of Pennsylvania’s most historic homes. Known as Friendship Hill National Historic Site, this was the home of Albert …
Visiting the Last Remaining Covered Bridge in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Despite bordering counties like Somerset, Indiana, and Washington that have many covered bridges, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, is home to only one remaining covered bridge: Bells Mills Covered Bridge. Bells Mills …
Visiting Bushy Run Battlefield to Learn the Amazing History of Pontiac’s Rebellion
Despite never being the focal point of a war, Pennsylvania is home to battlefields from a variety of different conflicts. Whether the battles were between the British and the French, …
Pennsylvania Waterfalls: The History of Ohiopyle Falls along the Youghiogheny River
Over a quarter-million people visit Ohiopyle State Park each year. And, whether they are hiking, biking, or white water rafting, nearly all of them take a minute to visit Ohiopyle …
Fort Necessity National Battlefield: Where the Road to Independence Started
In the spring of 1754, a 22-year old British lieutenant colonel led a group of 300 colonials and 100 British regulars on a mission deep into the Pennsylvania frontier. Following …