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2025 Study Shows America's Best History Museum Is An Under-The-Radar Pennsylvania Gem

A lesser‑known Midwestern museum has been named America's best history museum for 2025, with exhibits covering innovation, ...
Ever After in the Woods

9 Hidden Historical Sites In Pennsylvania That History Buffs Will Love

Period furnishings, family photographs, and personal belongings offer intimate glimpses into their daily lives. The grounds ...
WESA

Railroads helped build Pa. These train lovers and museums are maintaining the historical tracks.

A portion of what was once the Maryland & Pennsylvania Railroad curves around a former flour mill in York County. Fewer Pennsylvanians ride the state’s rail these days, but a network of train lovers ...
WFMZ-TV

'Really powerful moment in the city's history': Historical Society of Pennsylvania features mementos of Pope Francis' historic visit to Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - Entering a vault in the Historical Society of Pennsylvania is a step through time. "Should we sing this?" I asked Salena Austin. "You can if you want but I will not be singing this," ...
WHYY

Philadelphia launches a history scholarship program for students and teachers as part of the nation’s 250th celebrations

Let us know! A new history and civics program is taking shape inside one of Philadelphia’s most storied buildings, and educators say it could change how students see their city and themselves. The ...
WGAL

A new chapter in rail history: Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania to build roundhouse

THE DETAILS ON THIS. BAILEY. YEAH, GUYS, IT’S BEEN SINCE 2002 THAT THEY’VE BEEN TALKING ABOUT THIS PROJECT. AND NOW, 20 YEARS LATER, IT IS FINALLY COMING TO FRUITION. THE RAILROAD MUSEUM OF ...