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A collage of four photos taken at the Battle of Gettysburg reenactment at the historic Daniel Lady Farm in Adams County, PA. The top left photo shows a large red barn and a smaller red building on the farm grounds under a bright blue sky. The top right photo captures Union infantry reenactors marching with flags and drums. The bottom left photo features Confederate soldiers in formation with rifles ready, set against a backdrop of tents and smoke from battle reenactments. The bottom right photo depicts Union artillery reenactors operating cannons with smoke billowing from the fired cannons.

PA Historic Places

Attending the Battle of Gettysburg Reenactment in Adams County

Rusty Glessner - July 10, 2024 0

A collage of four photos from the Ephrata Cloister in Lancaster County, PA. The top left image shows a historical marker and a white clapboard building with a cupola. The top right image features mannequins dressed in traditional cloister attire in a museum exhibit. The bottom left image displays a large, multi-story wooden building with dormer windows, surrounded by trees and a grassy area. The bottom right image depicts an interior room with a wooden table, bench, and a framed piece of calligraphy on the wall, showcasing the simple living quarters.

PA Historic Places

Exploring the Ephrata Cloister in Lancaster County

Rusty Glessner - July 5, 2024 0

A collage of four photos depicting scenes from the Peoples Choice Festival in Centre County, Pennsylvania. The top left image shows a busy aisle with attendees browsing through rows of white tents filled with various crafts and artworks. The top right image captures the vibrant food court, with colorful stalls offering treats like ice cream, milkshakes, cheesesteaks, and hot sausage. The bottom left image features a live musical performance under a tent, with an audience seated and enjoying the entertainment. The bottom right image displays a festival T-shirt with a colorful design, highlighting the event's name and an illustration of tents and crafts.

PA Fairs and Festivals

Attending the 2025 People’s Choice Festival in Centre County

Rusty Glessner - July 4, 2024 0

A collage of four photos taken at the National Watch and Clock Museum in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The top left image shows an exhibit of early mechanical clocks, including a large white clock face with Roman numerals and intricate mechanisms. The top right image is the exterior of the museum, featuring a neoclassical design with four large white columns and a traditional street clock in front. The bottom left image displays a unique locomotive-shaped clock with intricate details, housed in a glass display case. The bottom right image shows a collection of wall and floor clocks, each with unique designs and intricate woodwork, alongside a glass case containing smaller clocks and horological instruments. The collage highlights the diverse and extensive collection of timepieces at the museum.

PA Museums

Visiting the National Watch and Clock Museum in Lancaster County

Rusty Glessner - July 3, 2024 0

A collage of four photos capturing various scenes onboard the Proud Mary Showboat at Raystown Lake. The top left image shows the showboat docked with a clear blue sky above. The top right image depicts passengers enjoying the open-air upper deck, surrounded by green hills and calm waters. The bottom left image features the captain in the control room, with a view of the lake and surrounding landscape. The bottom right image shows an American flag waving from the stern, with the boat's wake trailing behind against a backdrop of lush green hills and a partly cloudy sky.

PA State Parks

Taking the Proud Mary Sightseeing Cruise at Raystown Lake

Rusty Glessner - July 2, 2024 0

A collage of four photos from Brandywine Battlefield Park in Chester County, Pennsylvania, showcases the historical significance of the site. The top left image features a historical marker detailing the Battle of the Brandywine, which occurred on September 11, 1777, where American forces attempted to halt the British advance. The top right image shows a cannon positioned in a field, representing the battlefield. The bottom left image depicts Washington's Headquarters, a stone house with a commemorative plaque. The bottom right image displays a museum exhibit with American military equipment, including firearms and a mannequin dressed in period attire. These images collectively highlight key aspects of the largest and longest single-day land battle of the American Revolution.

PA Historic Places

Exploring Brandywine Battlefield Park in Delaware County

Rusty Glessner - June 30, 2024 0

A collage of four photos taken at the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing in Adams County, Pennsylvania, showcasing various exhibits. The top left image features a collection of vintage sprint cars, including the blue "Boop's Aluminum Special." The top right image displays a red and yellow NASCAR race car with McDonald's branding and the number 94. The bottom left image shows a vibrant display of drag racing memorabilia, including Bruce Larson's USA-1 Camaro Funny Car and other notable vehicles. The bottom right image highlights a large, vintage sign from Williams Grove Park & Speedway, accompanied by a detailed model of the speedway track and surrounding racing artifacts. The collage reflects the museum's mission to preserve and interpret the rich history of American motor racing, particularly in Pennsylvania and surrounding regions.

PA Museums

Exploring the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing in Adams County

Rusty Glessner - June 29, 2024 0

A collage of four photos showcasing various aspects of the Palmer Museum of Art in Centre County, PA. The top left photo features the exterior of the museum with its modern stone architecture and a pathway leading to the entrance. The top right photo captures a visitor admiring a wall of paintings arranged in a salon-style display in a gallery with red walls and a gray sofa in the foreground. The bottom left photo shows an exhibit of ceramics and other artifacts displayed in glass cases within a spacious gallery. The bottom right photo highlights a contemporary art gallery with colorful modern paintings and sculptures, including a large, vibrant portrait and an abstract piece, with seating provided for visitors to sit and enjoy the artworks.

PA Museums

Exploring the Palmer Museum of Art in Centre County

Rusty Glessner - June 27, 2024 0

A collage of four photos taken at the Jefferson County History Center in Brookville, Pennsylvania. The top left image shows the front entrance of the history center, featuring a brick building with green and white striped awnings and large display windows. The top right image depicts a historic parlor room with period furnishings, including a grand piano, fireplace, and antique seating, showcasing 19th-century decor. The bottom left image features the Twyford Motorcar, a blue early automobile with yellow wheels, recognized as the first four-wheel-drive vehicle, prominently displayed inside the museum. The bottom right image shows a vintage poster for "Brookville's Big Fair" held in 1905, with an illustration of an equestrian event and details about the fair's attractions.

PA Museums

Exploring the Jefferson County History Center in Brookville

Rusty Glessner - June 26, 2024 0

A collage of four photos taken at the National Toy Train Museum in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The top left image shows the museum's entrance, featuring a glass building with an "OPEN" flag and a sign indicating various museum sections. The top right image captures a vibrant model train layout with an orange passenger train, a central station, and various surrounding accessories. The bottom left image displays a detailed model train layout with mountainous terrain, bridges, and multiple trains running on tracks, along with shelves filled with model trains in the background. The bottom right image showcases an "American Flyer" exhibit, highlighting a variety of model trains and accessories on a realistic train layout.

PA Museums

Exploring the National Toy Train Museum in Lancaster County

Rusty Glessner - June 25, 2024 0

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