Visiting the Heritage Village and Farm Museum in Troy, PA
I’ve toured a lot of small-town history museums in Pennsylvania over the years. And, while they all offer something interesting to see, the Heritage Village and Farm Museum in Troy, …
Museums in Northeastern Pennsylvania
Visiting the Sullivan County Historical Society Museum in Laporte, PA
Sullivan County, Pennsylvania, is a destination predominantly known for its great outdoor attractions, highlighted by Worlds End State Park and Loyalsock State Forest. However, it’s also a great place to …
Exploring the History of a Former Resort Town at the Eagles Mere Museum
Tucked away in the Endless Mountains of Sullivan County is one of Pennsylvania’s quaintest towns: Eagles Mere. Eagles Mere was laid out in the 1870s and quickly became a popular …
Visiting the Eagles Mere Auto Museum: One of PA’s Best Destinations for Gearheads
Sullivan County is one of the most isolated counties in Pennsylvania, so it might seem odd that it is home to one of PA’s best antique automobile museums. However, tucked …
Discovering Scranton’s History at the Lackawanna Historical Society Museum
Despite Lackawanna County being the last of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties to be created, the region is home to an immense amount of history. While many visitors learn about this history …
Exploring Scranton’s Industrial History at the Anthracite Heritage Museum
If you ask people about Scranton, you are likely to hear one of two things: the TV show “The Office” or coal. The area that makes up present-day Scranton was …
Uncovering Local History at the Greater Hazleton Historical Society and Museum
Despite being a city of more than 25,000 people, the Luzerne County community of Hazleton is often overlooked by those traveling along Interstate 81. However, for those that want to get …
Discovering the Life and Times of Immigrant Miners at Eckley Miners’ Village
Northeastern Pennsylvania is home to 95% of the anthracite coal in the Western Hemisphere, and the industry was incredibly important to this region of the state during the 19th and …
Visiting the Everhart Museum: NEPA’s Oldest Public Museum
When you think of museums in Scranton, it’s likely that the city’s great transportation and coal mining history are what first come to mind. However, sitting in a corner of …
Visiting the Susquehanna County Historical Society Museum in Montrose, PA
Located in northern Pennsylvania, along Interstate 81, Susquehanna County is often bypassed without much of a thought. However, for those looking to get off the highway and learn more about …