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A collage of four photos taken at Patriot Park in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, each representing different elements of the park's dedication to honoring America's Post 9-11 Global War on Terrorism Armed Forces. The top left image features a field of American flags with a silhouette of a kneeling soldier and a battlefield cross, symbolizing respect and remembrance. The top right image shows the park's entrance sign directing visitors to the "Post 9/11 U.S. Armed Forces Memorial," accompanied by an American flag and a military Humvee. The bottom left image highlights a Gold Star Memorial plaque, dedicated to families who have lost loved ones in defense of the United States. The bottom right image illustrates the park's future vision, showcasing plans for expansion, including a visitor center and additional memorials. The collage encapsulates the park's mission to honor the sacrifices of those who served and their families.

Visiting Patriot Park in Somerset County

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - September 6, 2021 1

Patriot Park near Shanksville is a memorial intended to honor all those who served in the United States military during the Global War on...

The Flight 93 Memorial Chapel 3 miles outside of Shanksville, PA.

Visiting the Flight 93 Memorial Chapel Near Shanksville

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - September 6, 2021 6

The Flight 93 Memorial Chapel is a place to reverently reflect on the courage and heroism of the passengers and crew of United Airlines...

Entering the historic and allegedly haunted Quaker Cemetery and church near Perryopolis, PA.

Exploring the Haunted Quaker Church in Fayette County

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - August 30, 2021 4

The "haunted Quaker Church" just outside of Perryopolis in Fayette County is much more famous for what allegedly happened there than what actually happened...

Exploring th ethree historic lighthouses in Erie Pennsylvania.

Exploring the Historic Lighthouses of Erie

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - August 9, 2021 0

Erie, Pennsylvania is home to three historic lighthouses, all of which helped mariners navigate their way along the shores of Lake Erie and into...

Entering the Yuengling Brewery for the free tour.

Touring the Yuengling Brewery in Pottsville

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - June 23, 2021 2

Yuengling beer is one of Pennsylvania's best-known and most-beloved products, right up there with Hershey's chocolate and Zippo lighters. And since 1829, the Yuengling family...

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...