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Jumonville Glen

January 11, 2022January 13, 2022 Brett Cobbey 5655 Views 0 Comments

Jumonville Glen lies along Chestnut Ridge, southeast of Uniontown, not far from the Summit Inn on Route 40 or … Read more...

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The Biddle Brothers Escape: A True Crime Story of Betrayal in Pittsburgh

January 11, 2022March 11, 2024 Brett Cobbey 5839 Views 0 Comments

Learn about the daring escape of the Biddle Brothers from Allegheny Jail in 1902, aided by the warden's wife, Mrs. Kate Soffel, in Pittsburgh, PA. Read more...

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Downtown Pittsburgh History: 7 Sites

January 4, 2022January 18, 2022 Brett Cobbey 10808 Views 0 Comments Downtown, forts

Whether you are a first-time visitor to Pittsburgh, or a daily commuter to Downtown, you have probably noticed various historical buildings and remnants intertwined with the modern landscape. Here is a brief summary of some of Downtown Pittsburgh’s historical locations that you pass by every day. Read more...

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28 Historical Attractions in Pittsburgh, PA

January 4, 2021January 13, 2022 Brett Cobbey 14464 Views 2 Comments

Here are 28 of the top historical attractions in and around Pittsburgh, PA to visit. These sites are representative of … Read more...

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McKeesport & Versailles Cemetery Living History Tour

September 6, 2019September 6, 2019 Brett Cobbey 4274 Views 0 Comments McKeesport

Hear ten stories of famous and infamous McKeesporters who are laid to rest in this historic setting! Sponsored by the … Read more...

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McCandless / Northern Allegheny Heritage Center : 2019 Schedule of Events

April 19, 2019May 15, 2019 Brett Cobbey 4845 Views 0 Comments Museums

The McCandless / Northern Allegheny Heritage Center has released their 2019 schedule of events. Unless otherwise noted, all events will … Read more...

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Visiting Historic Brownsville, PA

March 19, 2019February 28, 2020 Joseph Phillips 12905 Views 4 Comments

Once the gateway to the West, historic Brownsville PA weathered the rise and fall of coal and steel in Western … Read more...

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History & Heritage Events Near Pittsburgh in August, 2018

July 26, 2018January 20, 2020 Brett Cobbey 3520 Views 0 Comments events

Here is a sample of history and heritage-related events taking place around Pittsburgh and across southwestern Pennsylvania this August. Be … Read more...