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A collage of photos showing both the original PA State Capitol before it burned down, as well as the two war memorials that were created from salvaged columns from the front portico of the capitol building after it burned down in 1897.

How Two Scorched PA Capitol Columns Became War Memorials

In the heart of central Pennsylvania, two pillars stand as silent witnesses to both the state's architectural heritage and its citizens' valor. These are not just any pillars, but two of the original six columns...
This collage features four images from a steam train excursion on the Everett Railroad in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. The top left photo shows a steam locomotive emitting plumes of smoke at the station, with the "HOLLIDAYSBURG" sign visible. The top right image displays a bright red caboose with "EVERETT RAILROAD 91517" on the side. The bottom left picture captures a line of passenger cars at the station, decorated with Christmas greenery and a festive tree in the foreground. The bottom right photo shows the train passing under a bridge, with steam enveloping the cars, creating a dynamic scene of movement and activity.

The Everett Railroad | Steam Train Excursions in Blair County

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If you're looking for information about the Everett Railroad in Blair County, you're in the right place! Since 2015, the Everett Railroad has been offering captivating steam train excursions from its nostalgic station in Hollidaysburg,...
A collage of images from the Scranton Iron Furnaces in Scranton, PA. The upper left image shows the exterior of the stone furnaces with arches and a modern observation deck. The upper right image features a closer view of an interior arch with a protective gate. The lower left image is a view looking down into the depths of a furnace, revealing its brick lining. The lower right image displays the site's welcoming sign, indicating it is managed by the Anthracite Heritage Museum and designated as a state historic site by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

Exploring the Scranton Iron Furnaces Historic Site

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If you're looking for information about visiting the Scranton Iron Furnaces historic site in Lackawanna County, you're in the right place! The Scranton Iron Furnaces stand as a monumental emblem of the city's industrial past,...
A collage of four images related to the Ashland Mothers' Memorial in Ashland, Pennsylvania. The top left photo shows the bronze statue of the seated woman with the pedestal inscription 'MOTHER / A MOTHER IS THE / HOLIEST THING ALIVE.' The top right photo is a side view of the statue overlooking the town. The bottom left is a historic black and white image of the statue's installation. The bottom right photo shows a plaque stating that the Mothers' Memorial has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2020.

Exploring the Ashland Mothers Memorial in Schuylkill County

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If you're looking for information about visiting the Ashland Mothers Memorial in Schuylkill County, you're in the right place! The Ashland Mothers Memorial is a 7 foot-tall bronze sculpture based on the 1871 painting commonly...
A four-image collage from Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, PA. Upper left shows a vintage steam engine number 26 inside a roundhouse with steam rising. Upper right features two locomotives, including engine 790, displayed on a turntable with a modern building in the background. Lower left is the Union Pacific 'Big Boy' steam engine number 4012, a large black locomotive parked outside. Lower right is the National Park Service round emblem displayed at the historic site.

Exploring Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton

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If you're looking for information about visiting Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, you're in the right place! Steamtown National Historic Site is both a museum and an active railyard, located on the site of...
A photo collage from the Jennie Wade House in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Top left is the house's exterior with the statue of Jennie Wade. Top right shows a tour guide in period attire inside the house. Bottom left depicts a bedroom with a bed and a quilt. Bottom right is the establishment sign of the Jennie Wade House from 1901.

Exploring the Jennie Wade House in Gettysburg

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If you're looking for information about visiting the Jennie Wade House in Gettysburg, you're in the right place! The Jennie Wade House is a historic landmark that memorializes the life and untimely death of Jennie...
A collage of four images showcasing Searights Tollhouse in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. The top left photo displays the tollhouse's exterior with a distinctive octagonal design and 'OPEN' flag. The top right features a close-up of a weathered plaque commemorating the tollhouse as a Registered National Historic Landmark. The bottom left shows a quaint bedroom with antique furniture and window views of the countryside. The bottom right captures the tollhouse with a historical marker in the foreground.

Searight’s Tollhouse | Legacy of the National Road

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If you're looking for information about Searight's Tollhouse in Fayette County, you're in the right place! Searight's Tollhouse is a historic landmark and museum along the former route of the National Road (now known as...
A four-image montage of Nemacolin Castle in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, featuring 1) The castle's historic red-brick exterior with a distinctive turret, 2) A luxurious bedroom with a four-poster bed and rich red walls, 3) A classic library with a fireplace and bookcases, and 4) An elegant parlor with blue walls, heavy gold drapes, and a large central table, all showcasing the interior and exterior grandeur of the estate.

Nemacolin Castle | A Visitors Guide to a Fayette County Mansion

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If you're looking for information about visiting Nemacolin Castle in Fayette County, you're in the right place! Nemacolin Castle, also known as Bowman's Castle, is a historic mansion perched on a bluff overlooking the Monongahela...
Exploring Fort Loudoun in Franklin County Pennsylvania.

Exploring the Fort Loudoun Historic Site in Franklin County

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If you're looking for information about visiting the Fort Loudoun Historic Site in Franklin County, you're in the right place! The 207-acre Fort Loudoun Historic Site is home to a modern reproduction of a fort...
Gettysburg the Movie 30th Anniversary Celebration recap.

Gettysburg the Movie | 30th Anniversary Celebration

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October 2023 marked the 30th anniversary of the release of the motion picture Gettysburg, and I was fortunate enough to be a guest at a star-studded event IN Gettysburg celebrating the occasion! Gettysburg is a...