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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.

Attending the Battle of Gettysburg Reenactment in Adams County

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - July 10, 2024 0

If you're looking for information about attending the Battle of Gettysburg reenactment in Adams County, you're in the right place! Located just a mile outside...

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.

Exploring the Ephrata Cloister in Lancaster County

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - July 5, 2024 0

If you're looking for information about visiting the Ephrata Cloister in Lancaster County, you're in the right place! The Ephrata Cloister is a state historic...

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.

Exploring Brandywine Battlefield Park in Delaware County

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - June 30, 2024 0

If you're looking for information about visiting Brandywine Battlefield Park in Delaware County, you're in the right place! Brandywine Battlefield Park preserves and interprets the...

Collage of four photos taken at the Northern Central Railway of York. Top left: Two steam locomotives, Number 17 and Number 85, are on display in front of the New Freedom Station, with steam billowing into the blue sky. Top right: Number 85 steam locomotive pulls a yellow passenger car and red caboose along the tracks, surrounded by green trees. Bottom left: View from the locomotive showing the train tracks and the adjacent trail, with smoke trailing behind. Bottom right: People standing on the gondola car platform near the E.K. Krebs building, a historic red and white building, as they enjoy the scenic ride.

Riding the Northern Central Railway in York County

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - June 22, 2024 0

If you're looking for information about riding the Northern Central Railway in York County, you're in the right place! Operating out of a historic train...

A collage of four photos from Longwood Gardens: The top left image shows the Main Fountain Garden with an elegant staircase and manicured hedges. The top right image captures the Italian Water Garden with symmetrical pools and a tall central fountain. The bottom left image features the lush conservatory with hanging plants and vibrant flowers. The bottom right image depicts a colorful flower-lined brick walkway in the Lakes District.

Exploring Longwood Gardens in Chester County

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - June 21, 2024 0

If you're looking for information about visiting Longwood Gardens in Chester County, you're in the right place! Longwood Gardens is a horticultural paradise that happens...

A collage of four photos featuring the Molly Pitcher monument and gravesite in Old Cemetery, Carlisle, PA. The top left image shows the statue of Molly Pitcher standing on a pedestal with an American flag beside it, surrounded by gravestones. The top right image is an illustration of Molly Pitcher operating a cannon during the Battle of Monmouth. The bottom left image shows a raised relief plaque on the monument depicting Molly Pitcher in battle, aiding with the cannon amid fallen soldiers. The bottom right image captures the monument from a different angle, highlighting the statue, the pedestal, and the surrounding cemetery with gravestones and American flags.

Visiting the Molly Pitcher Monument and Gravesite in Carlisle

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - June 11, 2024 0

If you're looking for information about visiting the Molly Pitcher monument and gravesite in Carlisle, you're in the right place! The Molly Pitcher monument and...

A collage showing 4 of the best railroad-themed attractions in Pennsylvania, including the East Broad Top Railroad, the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, The Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway, and the Horseshoe Curve.

PA’s Top Railroad-Themed Attractions | A Visitors Guide

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - May 25, 2024 0

If you're looking for a guide to Pennsylvania's top railroad-themed attractions, you're in the right place! Pennsylvania has a rich railroading history, and an equally...

A collage of 5 photos showing scenes from the Strasburg Railroad in Lancaster County, PA.

Riding the Strasburg Railroad in Lancaster County

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - May 8, 2024 0

If you're looking for information about riding the Strasburg Railroad in Lancaster County, you're in the right place! Nestled in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch...

The collage features five images from Columcille Megalith Park. The central photo is a close-up of a large dolmen with a flat top stone supported by two standing stones, creating a doorway effect. The top-right photo displays a circle of varied standing stones set in a grassy field with trees in the background. In the top-left, there's a view of a stone circle from a distance, showcasing the arrangement's scale within the landscape. The bottom-left picture highlights the park's entrance sign, nestled among boulders. Lastly, the bottom-right image shows a rustic stone tower, reminiscent of ancient European standing stones, with its irregularly stacked rocks reaching skyward.

Exploring Columcille Megalith Park in Northampton County

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - April 19, 2024 0

If you're looking for information about visiting Columcille Megalith Park, AKA "Pennsylvania's Stonehenge", you're in the right place! Columcille Megalith Park, spanning over 20 acres,...

The collage presents a multifaceted view of Forbes Field's storied past through five images. An aerial black and white photo reveals the expansive stadium once surrounded by a dense neighborhood, capturing its glory days. Standing testament to time is the remnants of the outfield wall, with the distance "436 FT" boldly marked, juxtaposed against the current backdrop of the neighborhood. An informative historical marker offers a brief history of Forbes Field, commemorating its innovation in stadium design and the legendary sports moments it hosted, including its ultimate destruction by fire in 1972. In homage to the field's legacy, the original home plate is preserved and displayed underfoot, protected beneath a transparent cover for posterity. A statue of a baseball player, caught in a dynamic throw, serves as a vibrant tribute to the athletes who played there, symbolizing the enduring spirit of the Pittsburgh Pirates and their historic games. Together, these elements weave a visual story of celebration and remembrance, bridging the gap between Forbes Field's celebrated past and its physical traces that linger today.

Exploring the Remnants of Historic Forbes Field in Pittsburgh

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - April 14, 2024 0

If you're looking for information about visiting the remnants of historic Forbes Field in Pittsburgh, you're in the right place! Forbes Field, constructed in 1909,...