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A photo collage from the Fort Pitt Museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, featuring (from top left to bottom right): the museum entrance with an American flag and cannon, the interior with exhibits and a cannon on display, an informational panel about the significance of the land, and a sculpture of two historical figures in discussion.

Exploring the Fort Pitt Museum in Pittsburgh

PA Museums Rusty Glessner - December 8, 2023 0

In the heart of Pittsburgh, at the confluence of three rivers, the Fort Pitt Museum stands as a beacon of American history. Renowned for its...

Exploring the Western Pennsylvania Model Railroad Museum in Gibsonia PA.

Western PA Model Railroad Museum | A Visitor’s Guide

PA Museums Rusty Glessner - November 13, 2023 0

If you're looking for information about visiting the Western PA Model Railroad Museum near Pittsburgh, you're in the right place! Located in Gibsonia (Allegheny County),...

A collage of four images showcasing various scenes from the Landis Valley Museum in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The top left photo displays a historic red brick house with a white picket fence. The top right photo features a woman in traditional attire cooking in a colonial fireplace kitchen. The bottom left image shows an exhibit of antique farming equipment and machinery. The bottom right image captures a rustic wooden log cabin beside a fenced-in garden with thriving plants. Each scene reflects the museum's dedication to preserving Pennsylvania's rural German heritage.

Landis Valley Museum | Celebrating PA’s Rich German Heritage

PA Museums Rusty Glessner - November 10, 2023 0

If you're looking for information about visiting the Landis Valley Museum in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, you're in the right place! The Landis Valley Museum is a...

Exploring the Appalachian Trail Museum at Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Cumberland County Pennsylvania.

Exploring the Appalachian Trail Museum in Cumberland County

PA Museums Rusty Glessner - October 21, 2023 0

The Appalachian Trail Museum in Cumberland County stands as a testament to the rich history, culture, and stories of the famed Appalachian Trail (AT). Located...

Exploring Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine and Steam Train in Ashland Pennsylvania.

Exploring Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine in Schuylkill County

PA Museums Rusty Glessner - September 12, 2023 0

If you're looking for information about visiting Pioneer Tunnel coal mine in Schuylkill County, you're in the right place! Pioneer Tunnel coal mine has operated...

Collage of four photos taken at the Seminary Ridge Museum in Gettysburg, PA. The top left image shows the front view of the historic brick building with a cupola and portico under a blue sky. The top right image depicts an exhibit with a mural of Civil War soldiers and cannons, accompanied by informational displays. The bottom left image captures a reenactment of a Civil War medical scene with a doctor and nurse tending to a wounded soldier. The bottom right image offers a view from the museum's cupola, showcasing a panoramic landscape of fields and trees with autumn foliage under a clear sky.

Exploring the Seminary Ridge Museum in Gettysburg

PA Museums Rusty Glessner - July 27, 2023 0

If you're looking for information about visiting the Seminary Ridge Museum in Gettysburg, you're in the right place! The Seminary Ridge Museum features four floors...

Exploring the Maridon Asian Art Museum in Butler County Pennsylvania

Exploring the Maridon Museum in Butler County

PA Museums Rusty Glessner - June 6, 2023 0

If you're looking for information about the Maridon Museum in Butler County, you're in the right place! The Maridon Museum in downtown Butler is the...

Exploring the Gettysburg Beyond the Battle Museum

PA Museums Rusty Glessner - March 20, 2023 0

If you're looking for information about the Gettysburg Beyond the Battle Museum, you're in the right place! The Gettysburg Beyond the Battle Museum shares the...

Exploring the Somerset Historical Center

PA Museums Rusty Glessner - March 9, 2023 0

If you're looking for information about the Somerset Historical Center, you're in the right place! The Somerset Historical Center is a museum that explores the...

Exploring the American Philatelic Center in Bellefonte

PA Museums Rusty Glessner - February 22, 2023 0

Did you know that the American Philatelic Center, headquarters for the largest, non-profit organization for stamp collectors in the world, is located right here...