Category: Pennsylvania
A Wall of Water
It was a story of miraculous heroism among a story of deep tragedy. A a wall of water cut loose from a breached dam was…
Problems with 51 Inches of Rain
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One of the Worst Disasters in American History
It was one of the worst disasters in American history…the break of the south fork dam that created the great Johnstown Flood. In a moment…
Picket’s Charge
Every Independence Day we remember those who have fought for our freedom. One well known battlefield still draws thousands of visitors who learn about a…
A Twenty Year Gettysburg National Battlefield Guide
He’s shared his knowledge with joint chiefs of staff, ambassadors and other high ranking government officials. But when you lead tours here, some of the…
When Did It Become the Liberty Bell?
July 4th, 1776. It’s Independence Day in the United States and one of the symbols of our freedom is the Liberty Bell. But most folks…
Who Led the Battle at Gettysburg?
In the three days leading up to Indpendence Day 1863, Americans waged the greatest of battles against one another at Gettysburg we taking a look…
John Burns & the Battle of Gettysburg
Imagine hitting the age to retire and then deciding to volunteer for the army. That is what John Burns did. The military rejected him. but…
Betsy Ross’ Flag
Americans are fond of their flag. It is a symbol of freedom, of hope, and of bravery. The flag unites us and gives us a…
The Discovery With a Kite
His first invention involved a kite, and perhaps his most famous discovery involved one too. We look at the life of the inventor Benjamin Franklin……
