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, …
Read moreVisiting Bushy Run Battlefield to Learn the Amazing History of Pontiac’s Rebellion
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 …
Read morePennsylvania Waterfalls: The History of Ohiopyle Falls along the Youghiogheny River
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 …
Read moreFort Necessity National Battlefield: Where the Road to Independence Started
I’ve been to many different county and city historical society museums throughout the state, and the Somerset Historical Center has to be one of the most unique. Unlike the others, …
Read moreCelebrating Pennsylvania’s Rural Heritage by Visiting the Somerset Historical Center
When I was a kid growing up, I learned a lot about America’s wars. From the Revolutionary War through the Vietnam War, many of my history classes were dominated by …
Read moreVisiting Fort Ligonier to Learn About the French and Indian War