Category: Pennsylvania
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…
John Burns & The Battle at 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…
The Life of Punxsutawney Phil
He is by far the oldest and wisest groundhog in the nation, and every February 2, you can be assured the eyes of the nation…
The Christiana Riot
It’s called the Christiana Riot – a showdown between a slave owner and those harboring his runaway slaves. It led to bloodshed here just a few miles…
The Bravery of Former Slaves
In the years before the Civil War, many people stood up for the cause of freedom and equality. Some of those who showed the most bravery were…
A Strange Meeting
It was a strange meeting – a British general requested the assistance of an American signer of the Declaration of Independence. It took place at the…
A Battle Lost But An Army Respected
It was a place the new American nation lost, yet won – a battlefield where they stood ground for six consecutive baynotte charges and earned the respect…
The Battle of Brandywine
In the first years of the American Revolution, General Washington lost many battles, but he always survived to fight another day. The battle of Brandywine was one…
President Lincoln at the Gettysburg Depot
There was a mix of emotions when President Lincoln stepped onto the platform at this Gettysburg, Pennsylvania railroad depot. There were feelings of sadness and…
A Historic Railroad Depot
Many communities have saved and then restored their old rail depots. That’s the case for this small Pennsylvania town. However, the depot here has more…
