Pennsylvania has much to offer the history enthusiast. After all, this is where our nation was born, where the Civil War's biggest battle happened, and where the modern labor movement began. There are so many historically significant places here, you might just lose track of time.
Met my Sweetheart in PA
Submitted By: Nora Lubecki
After receiving maps from Visit PA, I became enamored with PA. Then came into contact with a Phila man. I came to tour PA for one week, and it was true love after that. Riding the DUC, biking in Valley Forge, exploring a Polish national church, and fireworks at Longwood Gardens, these were all the beginning of a wonderful relationship. We just married in CA and he took me home to PA: we can now explore PA together!
An Evening with Old City Taverns
Submitted By: Larry Court
This past week I enjoy a wonderful experience in my hometown Philadelphia. Me and my wife signed up to go on a historic pub crawl through Old City’s taverns. We had a colonial host who shared historical facts about the traditions of drinking and lead guests in Colonial drinking songs and toasts. We stopped at four places including historical City Tavern there was food and drinks at every stop. I was shocked by how much I enjoyed my evening it was not only historic but tons of fun!
Best Memorial Day ever
Submitted By: Bob Caton
The weekend prior we did Jim Thorpe, PA, the coolest little town in the state. For Memorial Day we went to where it all began: Philly! The Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, our beloved Phillies and, of course, a "Whiz Wit" at Pat's. The next day was the amazing Art Museum, and, oh yeah, shocking my girlfriend at LOVE Park!
Gettysburg
Submitted By: glenn clark
My son is Iraq now but 1 of the last things we did as a family before he left was to go to Gettysburg for the 145th anniversary we get to gettysburg fairly often in fact when he gets home he wants to go back, on the last day there we took 1 last stop to Little Roundtop by the Warren statue it was a little foggy but got a great picture wish I could have posted it.
Drake Well Museum
Submitted By: Sue
The first time I came to Drake Well Museum a buck crossed the road in front of me and an eagle flew overhead in the sunny sky. Oil Creek and the site were beautiful! Historic oil field machinery sang and people were friendly.

Quaint Crossings
They're romantic, they're picturesque, and they're the perfect places to visit when the leaves begin ...
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Haunted Escapes
Boo! Fall is a season of change, and change can be scary. But don't let the dying leaves and cooler temperatures...
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Outdoor mania... refresh body, soul, mind!
Hershey Harrisburg is a bonanza for the senses when it comes to experiencing the outdoors. No matter ...
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Lincoln in Gettysburg
Spend a two-day weekend in Gettysburg on our roadtrip honoring Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of...
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Dutch Country Roads
Travel back to the Civil War in Gettysburg, shop 'till you drop in Berks County, and taste the delights...
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Made in Lehigh Valley
See how some of the region's most famous products are made, including wine, guitars, Mack Trucks and ...
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Oil 150
Submitted By: Driller
The Birthplace of the oil industry, Drake Well, is an experience filled with history & science from 1859 to today. These sites are the best!
Gettysburg
Submitted By: Irishpatty
Visiting Gettysburg and York for a 3 day weekend.
Winter in Dutch Country
Submitted By: jcat44521
Some fun ideas for a cold day in Central PA's Dutch Country region.
Civil War Trip
Submitted By: MaggieS
Historic roadtrip from Philadelphia to the Gettsyburg area.
Allegheny History Tour
Submitted By: KKinPGH
Here's a trip based on the hpmepage flash tour because I need to make the map.
Civil War Heritage in Chambersburg
Submitted By: TexAlexander
Franklin County is a trove of historical treasures, beginning with colonial frontier history and moving through the community's Civil War story of the Underground Railroad, Gettysburg Campaign, the Burning of Chambersburg, and more.
History in the Alleghenies
Submitted By: Charlie
This region has plenty of historic towns and museums---more than enough to keep you busy! Come up and take a look.
Black Gold by the Great Lakes
Submitted By: Neil..
I'm from the oil heritage region, and if you're into industrial history, you should come and visit our many museums! Lots of other neat stuff out here, too, like the Caboose Motel and other rail attractions
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