7 Things to Do During Christmas in Bethlehem, PA
On Christmas Eve in 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 …
History in the Lehigh Valley
Visiting the Historic and Abandoned Coplay Cement Kilns
Pennsylvania’s industrial history is well documented, and few regions had as much industrialization and variety of industries as the Lehigh Valley. While the steel industry is most often connected to …
Taking in a Train Show at the Lehigh and Keystone Valley Model Railroad Museum in Bethlehem, PA
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 …
Exploring the Hoover-Mason Trestle in Bethlehem: Pennsylvania’s Most Industrial Rail Trail
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 …
Visiting the Hiding Place of the Liberty Bell at Allentown’s Liberty Bell Museum
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 …
Visiting the Last Remaining Covered Bridge in Northampton County, Pennsylvania
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 …
Exploring the Religious History of the Lehigh Valley at the Moravian Historical Society Museum
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 …
Uncovering Antique Automobiles at America on Wheels in Allentown
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 Nadig created one …
Exploring Pennsylvania’s Industrial Past at the National Museum of Industrial History in Bethlehem
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. However, …
Exploring 19th-Century Transportation at the National Canal Museum in Easton
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 …