State History
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‘Don’t give up ship’ attitude fuels plan for state-of-art 1812 museum
The proposed War of 1812 museum and forts — with the Hagen History Center, Maritime Museum and Flagship Niagara — would grow Erie as a destination for heritage tourists, including tourists interested in naval history.
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Where pizza meets the past: A 90-year-old Pa. shop celebrates coal region roots
With artifacts chronicling NEPA’s anthracite coal history and potato pizzas that pizza lovers travel great distances to sample, Ferri’s is a destination pizzeria.
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Inside Scranton’s beloved St. Patrick’s Day Parade
“Parade Day” attracts tens of thousands of people to downtown Scranton each March.
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Get to know Pennsylvania’s viral animal stars
These Pennsylvania animals have fans far beyond the state’s borders.
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Celebrate Pennsylvania’s rich history: Free entry to museums and landmarks on Charter Day
On March 4, 1861, William Penn was granted a charter from England’s King Charles II to create the state of Pennsylvania. To celebrate, many state sites are offering free admission on Sunday.
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What is a mud sale? Inside the Lancaster area’s Pennsylvania Dutch tradition
Mud sales are a peek inside Pennsylvania Dutch culture—and a great way to score goods like Amish-made furniture, quilts, and farm and garden supplies.
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10 PA sites & tours that bring women’s history to life for kids
This Women’s History Month, explore the stories of famous and everyday women who shaped Pennsylvania.
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The history behind PA’s infamous Altoona-style pizza (+ where to get it)
Sicilian crust, green peppers, and—that’s right—yellow American cheese. Here’s everything you need to know about Altoona-style pizza.
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Time capsule to be opened at Waymart’s 175th anniversary, once found
Waymart Borough is 175 years old in 2026, and the celebration will include opening a 50-year-old time capsule – once they find where it was buried.
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Here’s why Pine Creek Rail Trail is Pa.’s 2026 Trail of the Year
If you are looking for a new trail to explore this year, you may want to head to Lycoming and Tioga counties.
