Visiting the Palmer Museum of Art on the Penn State Campus in State College
I’ve visited a lot of great art museums in PA, including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Barnes Foundation, and the Carnegie Museum of Art. And while the Palmer Museum …
Museums in the Alleghenies
Visting the National Museum of the American Coverlet in Bedford, PA
Throughout Pennsylvania there are many small museums dedicated to a variety of somewhat obscure subjects, and one such spot in the National Museum of the American Coverlet. The National Museum …
The Heritage Discovery Center in Johnstown: Everything You Need to Know
When you think of Johnstown, PA, it’s likely the city’s historic and tragic floods come to mind. However, this is also a city that has a very rich immigrant and …
Family Fun at Discovery Space in State College
Pennsylvania is home to many fun children’s museums, and if you looking for a great one to check out in the Allgehnies Region of Pennsylvania, look no further than Discovery …
Visiting the Fort Bedford Museum in Bedford, PA
I always love exploring the little-known history of Pennsylvania, so on my last trip through Bedford County, I took some time to stop at the Fort Bedford Museum. The Fort …
Exploring Athletic Excellence at the Penn State All-Sports Museum
Tucked away in a corner of State College’s Beaver Stadium, home of Penn State football, is the Penn State All-Sports Museum. This museum covers all 34 sports that have been …
Exploring the Industrial History of the Alleghenies at Curtin Village at Eagle Ironworks
In many respects, visiting Curtin Village at Eagle Ironworks in northern Centre County, Pennsylvania, feels a bit like stumbling upon something hidden. That’s because the site is tucked away off …
Learning About Historical Disasters at the Johnstown Flood Museum
On May 31, 1889, a devastating flood struck Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding countryside. Caused by the bursting of the South Fork Dam 14 miles above the city, a wall …
Touring the Baker Mansion History Museum in Altoona, PA
Altoona is a city known for its vast railroading history. And, while there are several great places in the city to learn about this aspect of the region’s history, there …
Discovering Altoona’s Railroading History at the Railroaders Memorial Museum
For as long as it’s been a community, Altoona has been tied to transportation. In fact, it was the Pennsylvania Railroad that founded the town in 1849, as they needed …