Visiting the Museum of Indian Culture in Allentown
Pennsylvania has many fantastic history museums, but few focus on telling the story of Native Americans. That’s why I was so excited to visit the Museum of Indian Culture in …
Museums in the Lehigh Valley
Taking in a Train Show at the Lehigh and Keystone Valley Model Railroad Museum in Bethlehem, PA
Like many regions of Pennsylvania, the Lehigh Valley has a strong history of railroading that greatly impacted the region. The railroad industry was built up thanks to the many steel …
Visiting the Hiding Place of the Liberty Bell at Allentown’s Liberty Bell Museum
Note: As of April 1, 2023, the Liberty Bell Museum is sadly closed. The collection will soon be on display at the Lehigh Valley Heritage Center. Every year, millions of …
Exploring the Religious History of the Lehigh Valley at the Moravian Historical Society Museum
William Penn’s desire to create a colony with the freedom of religion drew many persecuted groups to Pennsylvania. Some are well-known today, such as the Amish, while others have been largely …
Uncovering Antique Automobiles at America on Wheels in Allentown
While the history isn’t widely known, Allentown, Pennsylvania, played an important role in the development of the automobile. It was in the city in 1889 that Henry Nadig created one …
Exploring the World of Fine Art at the Allentown Art Museum
I’ve been to many great art museums in Pennsylvania, but I wasn’t sure of what to expect during my visit to the Allentown Art Museum in the Lehigh Valley. I …
Exploring Pennsylvania’s Industrial Past at the National Museum of Industrial History in Bethlehem
Pennsylvania has a rich industrial history. From the discovery of coal to the state’s vast forests and oil reserves, there have been many industries that impacted the state over the years. However, …
Exploring 19th-Century Transportation at the National Canal Museum in Easton
At one point of time, Pennsylvania had over 1,300 miles of canals, more than any other state in the country. This mode of transportation was popular during the 18th and …
Touring the Mack Trucks Historical Museum in Allentown
Even though I’m not a big car guy, I always love visiting antique automobile museums. So, when I found out that Allentown, Pennsylvania, was home to the Mack Trucks Historical …
Learning About Local History at the Lehigh Valley Heritage Center
When I pulled up to the Lehigh Valley Heritage Center in Allentown, I thought for a minute that I was in the wrong place. The large, modern building didn’t seem to …