Like many regions of Pennsylvania, the Lehigh Valley has a strong history of railroading that greatly impacted the region. The railroad industry was built up thanks to the many steel …
On Christmas Eve 1741, a small group of Moravians and their benefactor, the German Count Nicolaus Zinzendorf, held a religious service to christen their new settlement. After observing the singing …
Read moreExploring Christmas City USA: 7 Things to Do in Bethlehem During the Holiday Season
One of the most historic and imposing sites in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is the Steel Stacks. Once part of the large Bethlehem Steel factory that took up a large portion of …
Read moreExploring the Hoover-Mason Trestle in Bethlehem: Pennsylvania’s Most Industrial Rail Trail
Every year, millions of people see the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia. However, did you know that the Liberty Bell was once hidden away under the basement floorboards of a church …
Read moreVisiting the Hiding Place of the Liberty Bell at Allentown’s Liberty Bell Museum
One of my favorite ways to explore the back roads in Pennsylvania is to search for Pennsylvania’s historic covered bridges. On a recent visit to the Lehigh Valley, I had …
Read moreVisiting the Last Remaining Covered Bridge in Northampton County, Pennsylvania
William Penn’s desire to create a colony with the freedom of religion drew many persecuted groups to Pennsylvania. Some are well-known today, such as the Amish, while others have been largely …
While the history isn’t widely known, Allentown, Pennsylvania, played an important role in the development of the automobile. It was in the city in 1889 that Henry Nedig created one …
Read moreUncovering Antique Automobiles at America on Wheels in Allentown
Pennsylvania has a rich industrial history. From the discovery of coal, to the state’s vast forests and oil reserves, there have been many industries that impacted the state over the years. …
At one point of time, Pennsylvania had over 1,300 miles of canals, more than any other state in the country. This mode of transportation was popular during the 18th and …
Read moreExploring 19th-Century Transportation at the National Canal Museum in Easton
When I pulled up to the Lehigh Valley Heritage Center in Allentown, I thought for a minute that I was in the wrong place. The large, modern building didn’t seem to …
Read moreLearning About Local History at the Lehigh Valley Heritage Center