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$Collage of four photos from the D\&H Canal Park in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, featuring the replica canal boat, the historic Daniels Farmhouse beside Lock 31, a scenic view of the Lackawaxen River, and the park entrance sign advertising the Canal Festival.$

Exploring the D&H Canal Park in Wayne County

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - September 24, 2025 0

The D&H Canal Park at Lock 31 in Wayne County is a place where history and nature meet in a beautiful setting. Spanning 16 acres,...

Collage of four photos showcasing Eckley Miners’ Village in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, featuring rows of preserved 19th-century miners’ houses, the red company store with railroad tracks in the foreground, a recreated miner’s bedroom with period furnishings and artifacts, and the entrance sign marking the historic coal patch town museum operated by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Exploring Eckley Miners’ Village in Luzerne County

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - August 18, 2025 0

Visiting Eckley Miners’ Village in Luzerne County is like stepping back into the gritty yet fascinating world of 19th-century anthracite coal mining. Preserved as a...

Collage of four photos at Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village in Washington County, PA, showing the entrance to the archaeological rockshelter built into a hillside, a historic marker explaining the site’s significance, a museum exhibit displaying prehistoric artifacts with interpretive artwork, and an archaeologist actively excavating inside the shelter.

Exploring Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - August 17, 2025 0

Visiting Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village in Washington County is like stepping into a time capsule of North American history. This National Historic Landmark in...

Collage of four images featuring the Jackson Mansion in Berwick, Pennsylvania, including its grand stone exterior, an opulent green-walled parlor with chandeliers and ornate furnishings, an elegant Victorian bedroom with white and gold accents, and a richly decorated room with stained glass windows and a portrait of Colonel Clarence G. Jackson.

Exploring the Jackson Mansion in Berwick

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - August 8, 2025 0

Visiting the Jackson Mansion in Berwick (Columbia County) is like stepping back into the elegance of the Gilded Age. This stunning Victorian home tells the...

A collage of four photos from the Stourbridge Line sightseeing excursion in Honesdale, Wayne County, Pennsylvania, featuring a black and yellow Pennsylvania Railroad locomotive 9880, scenic river views along the forested Lackawaxen River, the train curving through wooded terrain, and passengers seated inside a vintage railcar with blue upholstered seats.

The Stourbridge Line: Exploring Wayne County by Train

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - August 4, 2025 0

Taking a sightseeing excursion on the Stourbridge Line in Wayne County is like stepping back into a golden era of rail travel. Departing from the...

A collage of four photos featuring the Harris-Cameron Mansion in Harrisburg, PA. The top left image shows the mansion's exterior, with stone walls, green shutters, and a red roof with dormer windows. The top right image captures a formal dining room decorated with floral wallpaper, a chandelier, a decorative fireplace, and antique furnishings. The bottom left image highlights a Victorian-era bedroom with a carved wooden bed, lace curtains, and an ornate rug. The bottom right image displays a historical marker indicating the mansion's inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972 by the United States Department of the Interior.

Exploring the Harris-Cameron Mansion in Harrisburg

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - February 24, 2025 0

Visiting the Harris-Cameron Mansion in Harrisburg is like stepping back into the city’s earliest days. The Harris-Cameron Mansion is a historic house-turned-museum that showcases both...

A collage of four stunning historic mansions in Pennsylvania, each open for public tours. The top-left image showcases a brick castle-like mansion with arched windows and a turret. The top-right image features a grand stone estate with intricate architectural details and multiple levels. The bottom-left image highlights a Victorian-style mansion with ornate gables and a wraparound porch. The bottom-right image presents a stately stone mansion with a steep red roof and symmetrical design.

18 Pennsylvania Mansions That Host Public Tours

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - January 10, 2025 0

If you’re looking for information about historic mansions in Pennsylvania that host public tours, you’re in the right place! Pennsylvania is home to a wealth...

A collage of four photos showcasing East Cavalry Field in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, a key site of the July 3, 1863, cavalry battle. The top left image features the Third Pennsylvania Cavalry Monument, honoring the regiment's role in the battle. The top right image displays a Confederate artillery cannon with an interpretive plaque describing Stuart's Horse Artillery. The bottom left image shows an informational sign titled "A Thunderous Charge," depicting Confederate cavalry and explaining their engagement with Union forces. The bottom right image features the entrance sign for East Cavalry Field at Gettysburg National Military Park, with a tree-lined road leading into the historic battlefield.

Exploring East Cavalry Field in Gettysburg

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - January 5, 2025 0

If you're looking for information about visiting East Cavalry Field in Gettysburg, you're in the right place! East Cavalry Field was the site of a...

Collage highlighting the Pennsylvania origins of "Winter Wonderland," featuring a historical marker honoring lyricist Richard "Dick" Smith, a photo of Smith at the piano, his childhood home in Honesdale, and the iconic sheet music cover depicting a winter scene.

Uncovering the Pennsylvania Roots of “Winter Wonderland”

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - December 1, 2024 0

Located in the heart of Honesdale, Wayne County, lies the inspiration for one of the most beloved holiday songs of all time, Winter Wonderland. The...

A collage of four photos showcasing the Evans City Cemetery in Butler County, Pennsylvania, known for its role in the 1967 movie "Night of the Living Dead." The top left image shows the entrance sign for the cemetery, engraved with its name and incorporation date. The top right image captures a still from the film with two characters kneeling near a gravestone. The bottom left photo features a historical marker in downtown Evans City, commemorating the town's significance as the filming location for "Night of the Living Dead." The bottom right image presents a modern recreation of a scene from the movie, with a visitor posing near the Blair gravestone, replicating the film's iconic moment. This collage highlights the cemetery's enduring legacy as a landmark in horror cinema history.

Exploring the Evans City Cemetery in Butler County

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - October 1, 2024 0

If you're looking for information about visiting the Evans City Cemetery in Butler County, (AKA the "Night of the Living Dead Cemetery"), you're in...