Latest Posts

Exploring Plains Antiques in Luzerne County

PA Antique and Flea Markets Rusty Glessner - September 3, 2025 0

Collage of four photos from Plains Antiques in Luzerne County, PA, featuring the storefront window, aisles filled with vintage furniture and collectibles, a vendor booth with glassware and home décor, and a cozy display of framed artwork and antique furnishings inside this two-level multi-vendor antique shop near Wilkes-Barre.

Plains Antiques in Luzerne County, just outside of Wilkes-Barre, is a treasure trove for anyone who loves history, nostalgia, and unique finds. This two-level, multi-vendor...

Exploring the Berwick Historical Society Museum

PA Museums Rusty Glessner - September 2, 2025 0

Collage of four scenes from the Berwick Historical Society Museum in Columbia County, PA, featuring the American Car and Foundry Military Room with World War II memorabilia, vintage Wise Potato Chips advertising and photos, a display of historic Berwick dairy bottles, and the exterior view of the historic David A. Sadock House that serves as the museum’s home.

Visiting the Berwick Historical Society Museum in Columbia County is like stepping back in time to explore the people, businesses, and events that shaped...

Exploring Sarris Candies in Washington County

PA Roadside Attractions Rusty Glessner - September 1, 2025 0

Collage of four images from Sarris Candies’ Chocolate Factory and Ice Cream Parlour in Canonsburg, PA, featuring the glass candy counter with assorted chocolates, the elaborate chocolate castle display, shelves with giant chocolate bars and teddy bears, and the outdoor seating area under bright red awnings.

Visiting the Sarris Candies’ Chocolate Factory Store and Ice Cream Parlour in Canonsburg is a must for anyone with a sweet tooth and a...

Exploring Wexford General Store Antiques in Allegheny County

PA Antique and Flea Markets Rusty Glessner - August 25, 2025 0

Collage of four photos showcasing Wexford General Store Antiques in Allegheny County, PA, featuring exterior views of the historic building alongside interior scenes filled with vintage furniture, collectibles, glassware, and decorative antiques displayed throughout the multi-level shop.

Visiting Wexford General Store Antiques in Allegheny County is like stepping back in time into a treasure trove of history and charm. Housed in a...

Exploring Nescopeck State Park in Luzerne County

PA State Parks Rusty Glessner - August 24, 2025 0

Collage of scenes from Nescopeck State Park in Luzerne County featuring a lakeside trail, rocky Nescopeck Creek, autumn foliage around Lake Frances, and the park entrance sign.

Nescopeck State Park in Luzerne County offers visitors 3,550 acres of pristine forests, wetlands, and streams to explore. From fishing to hiking to fall foliage...

Exploring the Duncan & Miller Glass Museum in Washington, PA

PA Museums Rusty Glessner - August 21, 2025 0

Collage of four photos from the Duncan and Miller Glass Museum in Washington, PA featuring decorative glassware displays, colorful glass swan bowls, intricate vintage pieces, and a museum banner highlighting visitor information and tour details.

Visiting the Duncan & Miller Glass Museum in Washington County is like stepping back into the golden age of American glassmaking. The museum tells the...

Exploring Duchess Outlet Antiques in Luzerne County

PA Antique and Flea Markets Rusty Glessner - August 20, 2025 0

A four-panel collage showcasing Duchess Outlet Antiques in Pittston, PA. The top-left and bottom-left panels display the interior of the two-level, 6,000 sq ft multi-vendor store, filled with various antiques, collectibles, and vintage goods displayed on shelves, in cabinets, and across the spacious floor. The top-right panel focuses on a whimsical Halloween-themed display featuring a black cat perched on a large pumpkin, flanked by smaller pumpkin figures, set against a window. The bottom-right panel shows the exterior of the store, housed in the old Pittston Stove Building, with a sign reading "ANTIQUES OPEN" and a mannequin in a suit holding a white dress near the entrance.

Visiting Duchess Outlet Antiques in Pittston, Luzerne County is like stepping into a treasure trove of history and nostalgia. This 6,000 square foot, two-level multi-vendor...

Exploring the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum in Washington County

PA Museums Rusty Glessner - August 19, 2025 0

Collage of four images from the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum in Washington County, Pennsylvania, showing vintage trolleys inside the Trolley Display Building, a Steelers-themed trolley at the boarding platform, a motorman operating a trolley during an excursion, and the entrance to the museum’s Trolley Display Building.

Visiting the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum in Washington County is a journey back in time to the golden age of streetcars. This unique museum combines education,...

Exploring Eckley Miners’ Village in Luzerne County

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - August 18, 2025 0

Collage of four photos showcasing Eckley Miners’ Village in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, featuring rows of preserved 19th-century miners’ houses, the red company store with railroad tracks in the foreground, a recreated miner’s bedroom with period furnishings and artifacts, and the entrance sign marking the historic coal patch town museum operated by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Visiting Eckley Miners’ Village in Luzerne County is like stepping back into the gritty yet fascinating world of 19th-century anthracite coal mining. Preserved as a...

Exploring Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - August 17, 2025 0

Collage of four photos at Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village in Washington County, PA, showing the entrance to the archaeological rockshelter built into a hillside, a historic marker explaining the site’s significance, a museum exhibit displaying prehistoric artifacts with interpretive artwork, and an archaeologist actively excavating inside the shelter.

Visiting Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village in Washington County is like stepping into a time capsule of North American history. This National Historic Landmark in...