Visiting the Compass Inn Museum in Westmoreland County
Pennsylvania is a state filled with amazing history. However, the early 1800s is an era that isn’t often covered by historic sites around the state. However, there are a few …
Museums in the Laurel Highlands
The Big Mac Museum Near Pittsburgh: A Quirky Look into the World’s Most Famous Sandwich
When I travel through Pennsylvania, I always love finding fun and unusual museums. And, without a doubt, one of the most unique is the Big Mac Museum in North Huntingdon, …
Exploring Incredible Artistry at the Westmoreland Museum of American Art
The Laurel Highlands is a region known for its incredible natural beauty, but if you are looking to also get a bit of artistic culture, the Westmoreland Museum of American …
Touring the Frank Lloyd Wright Homes at Polymath Park
When you think of Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings in Pennsylvania, it’s likely that the amazing Fallingwater, Kentuck Knob, and Beth Sholom Synagogue come to mind. However, those are just two …
Learning about PA History at the Lincoln Highway Experience
During America’s westward expansion, Pennsylvania played a critical role thanks to engineering projects like the Horseshoe Curve, the National Road, and the Lincoln Highway. The Lincoln Highway was one of …
Visiting the Historic West Overton Village
Located in southern Westmoreland County, West Overton Village is an incredible 19th-century village that offers visitors the chance to find out more about life on the Pennsylvania frontier. The village …
Uncovering Mister Rogers Neighborhood in Latrobe, Pennsylvania
There might be no more well-known Pennsylvanian than Fred Rogers. Born in Latrobe, PA, in 1928, he became a television icon known throughout the world. His show, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, …
Visiting Bushy Run Battlefield to Learn the Amazing History of Pontiac’s Rebellion
Despite never being the focal point of a war, Pennsylvania is home to battlefields from a variety of different conflicts. Whether the battles were between the British and the French, …
Discovering Hope at Somerset County’s Quecreek Mine Rescue Site
In July 2002, Somerset County, Pennsylvania was still reeling from the events of September 11, 2001. The residents of the community had been directly affected by that day when one of …
Celebrating Pennsylvania’s Rural Heritage by Visiting the Somerset Historical Center
I’ve been to many different county and city historical society museums throughout the state, and the Somerset Historical Center has to be one of the most unique. Unlike the others, …