Historic Destinations & Museums

1. Make sure to visit Point State Park! Where the Allegheny, Ohio, and Monongahela rivers meet, this scenic park offers stunning views, a splash fountain, and historical monuments. Perfect for …

You can still go to the beach, even in Pennsylvania! Presque Isle State Park in Erie, Pennsylvania is a sandy peninsula on the coast of Lake Erie, with a beautiful …

Pittsburgh’s past as an industrial hub is still evident throughout the city. However, there is also significant evidence that the metropolis has been and continues to be a center of …

Where to begin? Maybe with every child’s giddy fascination and awe about everything King Tut! That’s the way we felt when we recently premiered the most in-depth and historically accurate …

Brunswick is the quintessential home for a heritage museum. The small southwestern Frederick city’s dual identities — as a railroad town and canal town — show up in the Brunswick …

The Washington, D.C. cherry blossoms are an iconic and breathtaking sight that captivates visitors and locals alike every spring. These delicate pink and white blossoms adorn the branches of thousands …

In collaboration with Cunningham Falls State Park, the Catoctin Furnace Historical Society honors, investigates, and conserves the past of this significant industrial site from the 18th to the 20th centuries.  …

The historic Town of New Market, with its picturesque Main Street and historic charm, is a quintessential small town and worth a visit by anyone driving along Interstate 70 in …

Brunswick, Maryland masters the triple threat. It’s a small city in southwestern Frederick County with considerable assets: a prime location on the Potomac River’s north bank; fascinating railroad heritage, earning …

This July marks 160 years since the Battle of Gettysburg, often considered the most iconic battle of the American Civil War. The town of Gettysburg is known by most only …