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Tag Archives: PA
Comparing American Revolution Museums – Part 1 – Philadelphia
Two new museums devoted to telling the story of the American Revolution opened within a month of each other in Spring 2017. What are the odds? Philadelphia and Yorktown, Virginia both seemed like obvious places for such a museum. The … Continue reading
Posted in 18th century, American Revolution, military, President
Tagged American Revolution, museum, PA, Philadelphia
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Historic Philadelphia hospitals
Guest post by Jay Blossom Last week I had the misfortune to be treated at two of America’s most historic hospitals, both less than a mile from my house in Philadelphia. On Tuesday night, I spent a few hours in … Continue reading
Posted in 18th century, 19th century, art and culture, medical, science
Tagged hospital, PA, Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia
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One of the most powerful historic views
With a little imagination, the power of place is palpable. Looking out over the tranquil fields today, a visitor to Gettysburg National Military Park can see the long line of gray soldiers moving forward and hear the pounding of … Continue reading
Posted in 19th century, city/town, Civil War, military, national park
Tagged Civil War, Gettysburg, national park, PA, Pickett's Charge, Robert E. Lee
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A new covered bridge
Update: The Pinetown covered bridge featured in the blog post below, written a year ago, is now completely finished. I drove over it several times, admiring the fine craftsmanship. Here are some photos. I’m thrilled that Lancaster County Heritage added an … Continue reading
Posted in 19th century, 20th century, tourism, transportation
Tagged covered bridge, PA
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Sadness in Chocolate town
Hershey, Pennsylvania, or “Chocolatetown, USA,” is a town known all over the world. It’s a magical town with chocolate kiss-shaped streetlights, and streets named Chocolate and Cocoa Avenue, a town literally built on chocolate. The town exists because founder Milton … Continue reading
Posted in 20th century, city/town, food, industry
Tagged chocolate, Hershey, Hershey Chocolate factory, Milton S. Hershey, PA
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Mansions in Fairmount Park
On a recent trip to Philadelphia I went on a long bike ride with a friend. We rode through Fairmount Park, arguably one of the largest urban parks in the country. The park includes a collection of historic estates, many … Continue reading
Posted in 18th century, American Revolution, city/town, house
Tagged architecture, PA, Philadelphia
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Imagining Franklin’s house
Having just visited the only Ben Franklin house in the world still standing (in London), I decided to return to Philadelphia, the city where he lived most of his life, to see how the Americans have reinterpreted Ben in a brand … Continue reading
Posted in 18th century, American Revolution, house, national park
Tagged Franklin, national park, PA, Philadelphia
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The allure of covered bridges
I have taken covered bridges for granted my entire life. I grew up riding my bike on a 5-mile loop through two covered bridges. In the summer I’d put the canoe into the river at one bridge and float down … Continue reading
Washington Square in Philly
I would venture a guess that most people outside of Philadelphia have never heard of Washington Square, a 6.4 acre park sitting diagonal on the city grid from Independence Hall, birthplace of the United States. This vast grassy park is … Continue reading
Posted in 17th century, 18th century, 19th century, American Revolution, cemetery/grave, city/town, national park, President
Tagged George Washington, PA, Philadelphia
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America’s first theater
I recently attended a play at the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia, billed as the oldest theater in America (and as the oldest continuously occupied theater in the English-speaking world). I’m always dubious when I see the declaration that a place is … Continue reading
