History
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6 things you may not have known about Thanksgiving in Pennsylvania
Win the dinner table conversation Thursday by rattling off these facts about Thanksgiving in the commonwealth.
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Harriet Tubman posthumously named a general in Veterans Day ceremony
The famed abolitionist — who escaped slavery and settled in Philadelphia, leading other enslaved Black women and men to freedom on the Underground Railroad — worked as a scout, spy and nurse for the Union Army during the Civil War, and helped lead 150 Black soldiers on a gunboat raid in South Carolina.
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Inside Ben Franklin’s final days (and final words) in Philly
Read about the final days of the most well-known American renaissance man, Ben Franklin.
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What to know about Labor Day and its history
From barbecues to getaways, many people across the US mark Labor Day by relaxing. Here’s what you need to know about Labor Day.
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A history of the Pittsburgh Potty
It’s a standalone toilet commonly found in Pittsburgh homes, but why?
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10 Pennsylvania buildings that are older than the state itself
Pennsylvania buildings like King George Inn are hundreds of years old and even older than the U.S. Constitution.
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Meet 7 women who broke barriers in the field of astronomy and beyond
These seven women broke barriers in astronomy and beyond. Here’s everything you need to know about seven women who contributed to astronomy.
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Become a Susquehanna River expert with these 8 engrossing facts
Read on to learn about the history of the Susquehanna River and how you can enjoy the river today — and help protect it for the future.
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Pennsylvania’s hallowed ground: Exploring the final resting places of iconic women in history
From the seamstress credited with making the first U.S. flag to a woman considered by many to be the world’s first supermodel,, a number of famous women are laid to rest throughout Pennsylvania.
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Meet 9 trailblazing women from Pennsylvania who changed the game in so many ways
Women’s History Month is an ideal time to highlight the efforts of some of Pennsylvania’s impactful women.
