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Entrance to the gym at Muhammad Ali's training camp in Deer Lake, Pennsylvania.

Exploring Fighter’s Heaven – Muhammad Ali’s Training Camp in PA

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - June 20, 2021 2

Would it surprise you to learn that Muhammad Ali, perhaps the greatest boxer of all time, prepared for some of his biggest fights at...

Postcard image of the Grand View Point Hotel along the Lincoln Highway.

Remembering the Grand View Ship Hotel in Bedford County

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - May 25, 2021 2

The Grand View Ship Hotel was, in its prime, one of the most famous attractions along the Lincoln Highway, the first transcontinental automobile route...

Aerial view of Austin Dam ruins in Potter County Pennsylvania.

Exploring the Austin Dam Ruins in Potter County

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - May 7, 2021 0

Austin Dam in Potter County was billed as "the dam that could not break" at the time of its construction in 1909. Yet two...

A reconstructed wooden stockade at Fort Necessity National Battlefield in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, stands against a backdrop of autumn foliage and a bright blue sky. A British flag with the red cross of St. George and the white saltire of St. Andrew flutters in the foreground, marking the site of the historic 1754 battle between British and French forces during the French and Indian War. The grassy landscape and winding pathway lead visitors to the entrance of the fort, evoking the setting where a young George Washington commanded his troops in a pivotal early conflict.

Exploring Fort Necessity in Fayette County

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - April 14, 2021 2

Fort Necessity in Fayette County is the site of the first battle in what would become known in North America as the French and...

A collage of four photos showcases various scenes from Fort Ligonier in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. The top-left image features a large bronze mortar cannon outside the museum entrance, with a historic battle mural and stone building in the background. The top-right photo shows two visitors standing next to a cannon near the fort’s defensive chevaux-de-frise barricades and wooden palisades. The bottom-left image presents a view of the reconstructed fort interior, complete with log walls, blockhouses, and a British flag flying above, with a small artillery cannon in the foreground. The bottom-right photo highlights a museum exhibit displaying 18th-century weaponry, including muskets, swords, powder horns, and illustrations of British soldiers.

Exploring Fort Ligonier in Westmoreland County

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - March 19, 2021 0

If you're looking for information about visiting Fort Ligonier in Westmoreland County, you're in the right place! Fort Ligonier in Westmoreland County features a reconstructed...

Exploring the Flight 93 National Memorial near Shanksville Pennsylvania.

Exploring the Flight 93 National Memorial in Somerset County

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - February 12, 2021 5

If you're looking for information about the Flight 93 National Memorial near Shanksville, you're in the right place. The Flight 93 National Memorial is a...

Fall foliage in Bedford County at the 1806 Old Log Church.

Exploring the 1806 Old Log Church in Bedford County

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - December 9, 2020 0

The 1806 Old Log Church is the oldest standing church in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. Located right along Route 30, AKA the Lincoln Highway, it is...

Exploring the Saint Severin Old Log Church in Clearfield County

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - November 22, 2020 3

The Saint Severin Old Log Church in Clearfield County is a well-preserved example of mid-19th century "frontier" architecture. Projecting an image that is both holy...

Looking out across the National Cemetery in Gettysburg towards the Soldiers' National Monument.

Exploring the Soldiers’ National Cemetery in Gettysburg

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - November 17, 2020 0

The Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg is some of the most historic and hallowed ground in Pennsylvania. Cemetery Hill, near the site from which Union...

Westbound train passing through the viewing area at the Horseshoe Curve.

Exploring the Horseshoe Curve Near Altoona

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - October 29, 2020 2

The Horseshoe Curve near Altoona is a must-see destination for train-lovers of all ages! Considered one of the "engineering wonders of the world" at the...