Visiting the Honus Wagner Museum at the Historical Society of Carnegie in Allegheny County
During my travels, I’m always on the lookout for unique museums to visit, so when I heard that there was a Honus Wagner Museum near Pittsburgh, I knew I had …
Museums in Pittsburgh
Visiting the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is home to many fantastic museums, but one place that is easy to overlook, despite its size, is the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum. Soldiers and Sailors …
Visiting the Braddock’s Battlefield History Center Near Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh and the rest of Allegheny County are an area that’s rich in history. However, few know that a battle was fought in the region many years ago. Known as …
Exploring the Historic Old Economy Village in Beaver County
Since its very founding, Pennsylvania has been known for its religious tolerance, which drew many groups escaping persecution in Europe. One such group was the Harmonists. The Harmonists were founded …
Touring the Amazing Frick Museum in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is known for its many titans of industry, including Henry Clay Frick. Frick was born in West Overton Village in western PA and later became the director of US …
Uncovering Pittsburgh’s Mining History at the Tour-Ed Mine and Museum
It is well known how Pittsburgh’s steel industry helped build the city, the region, and the country, but few think about the raw materials that are required to power such …
Visiting the Harmony Museum to Learn about Western PA’s Religious Roots
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 …
Discovering PA’s Brooklyn Bridge Connection at the Saxonburg Museum
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 …
41 Fun Facts About Pittsburgh You Weren’t Taught in School
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 …
Exploring Pittsburgh’s Weird Center for PostNatural History
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, …