State History
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Pennsylvania’s quirky towns: Unraveling the histories behind oddball names
If you’ve ever wondered how Forty Fort, Bird-in-Hand, and Jersey Shore got their names, have we got a story for you.
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No singing in the bathtub? A look at Pennsylvania’s weirdest laws
From purchasing vehicles on Sundays to whistling on the streets in certain towns, Pennsylvania has some weird, obscure laws still on the books.
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Your official rock hunting guide to Pennsylvania’s coolest native stones
Pennsylvania’s varied geology makes it an ideal place to hunt for unique rocks, crystals, gemstones, fossils, and minerals.
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8 Pennsylvania town names that will make you blush
How did Pennsylvania towns like Climax and Intercourse get their chuckle-inducing names? Read on and find out.
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10 July events in Pennsylvania you need to know about
Celebrations honoring the nation’s 250th birthday, America’s pastime, and the pickle (yes, the pickle) are among the big events happening across Pennsylvania in July.
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Pennsylvania’s majestic fortresses: Exploring the enchanting realm of 9 castles you can visit
The Keystone State has no shortage of grand, stone structures you can visit to learn about history, admire the architecture, or just pretend you’re royalty for the day.
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The real founding fathers of Pennsylvania: 9 Indigenous tribes that came first
Long before Pennsylvania was Pennsylvania, Indigenous tribes thrived here—and many still do.
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These Pa. towns were named after signers of the Declaration of Independence
Nine Pennsylvanians signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776, and centuries later, the state proudly boasts numerous municipalities that share names with those men.
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The fascinating history behind Pennsylvania’s oldest cities
With America’s 250th just around the corner, trace the roots of our country’s history by visiting some of the oldest cities in the commonwealth, each of which have fascinating origin stories.
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You can take a visitor to one Pa. landmark for America’s 250th. What is it?
From Independence Hall in Philadelphia, to Valley Forge, to Gettysburg, to Fort Pitt, you’ll find landmarks throughout Pennsylvania that loom large in the history of our country.
