Harmony, Pennsylvania, is located 30 miles north of Pittsburgh, and is a quaint town with a rich history. Recently, I took some time to visit the Harmony Museum and explore …
Read moreVisiting the Harmony Museum to Learn about Western PA’s Religious Roots
One of my favorite parts of exploring Pennsylvania is the amazing stories that you learn about in small town museums. The Saxonburg Museum in Butler County is a perfect example …
Read moreDiscovering PA’s Brooklyn Bridge Connection at the Saxonburg Museum
Want to learn fun facts about Pittsburgh, PA? You’ve come to the right place. Pittsburgh might be one of the most consequential cities in American history. From the late 19th …
Read more41 Fun Facts About Pittsburgh You Weren’t Taught in School
Despite being a city of just over 300,000 people, Pittsburgh is home to many world-class museums. While many of these museums focus on beautiful art, world history, or even sports, …
Read moreExploring Pittsburgh’s Weird Center for PostNatural History
While it might not be as well-known as the historical significance of some cities, Pittsburgh’s role in the formation of the United States can’t be understated. Almost as soon as …
Pennsylvania is home to more than a dozen zoos, but there is only one aviary in the state. However, the National Aviary in Pittsburgh is not only the only aviary …
Read moreVisiting the National Aviary in Pittsburgh: PA’s Best Destination for Bird Lovers
Pittsburgh is home to many fabulous museums, many of which I’ve had the pleasure of visiting. However, if you’re traveling with children, there may not be a better museum in …
Read moreFun for the Whole Family at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh
Western Pennsylvania was one of the most important industrial regions in the United States for much of the 19th and 20th centuries. And while Pittsburgh gets much of the attention, …
Read moreExploring Western PA’s Industrial History at the Beaver County Industrial Museum
Of all the great players that have played professional baseball in Pittsburgh, few are as synonymous with the city as Roberto Clemente. Clemente played his entire Hall of Fame career …
Read moreUncovering the Legacy of Roberto Clemente at Pittsburgh’s Roberto Clemente Museum
I’ve been to many historical society museums in Pennsylvania, but none have been quite like the Captain William Vicary Mansion in Beaver County. That’s because, instead of providing a simple …
Read moreLearning Local History at Beaver County’s Vicary Mansion
