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Jumonville Glen
Jumonville Glen lies along Chestnut Ridge, southeast of Uniontown, not far from the Summit Inn on Route 40 or from Camp Jumonville. It is administered and maintained by the National…
by Brett CobbeyJan 11 No comments -
The Biddle Brothers Escape: A True Crime Story of Betrayal in Pittsburgh
In the early morning hours of January 29, 1902, convicted murderers Jack & Ed Biddle escaped from the Allegheny Jail in Pittsburgh, PA. The Biddle Brothers were helped by the…
by Brett CobbeyJan 11 No comments -
Downtown Pittsburgh History: 7 Sites
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…
by Brett CobbeyJan 4 No comments -
28 Historical Attractions in Pittsburgh, PA
Here are 28 of the top historical attractions in and around Pittsburgh, PA to visit. These sites are representative of southwestern PA history and are generally open to the public…
by Brett CobbeyJan 4 2 comments -
McCandless / Northern Allegheny Heritage Center : 2019 Schedule of Events
The McCandless / Northern Allegheny Heritage Center has released their 2019 schedule of events. Unless otherwise noted, all events will take place at the Heritage Center located at 830 Aufman…
by Brett CobbeyApr 19 No comments -
Visiting Historic Brownsville, PA
Once the gateway to the West, historic Brownsville PA weathered the rise and fall of coal and steel in Western Pennsylvania. Settled in the late 18th century along the winding…
by Joseph PhillipsMar 19 4 comments -
The Legend of 13 Bends
The story of 13 Bends is well known, persistent ghost story in the Pittsburgh area, and is the perfect example of how a loose collection of facts, exaggerations and locations…
by Brett CobbeyApr 27 17 comments -
Museums In Pittsburgh
Western Pennsylvania is fortunate to have numerous museums keeping its diverse history alive. Here is but a sample of these museums, big and small, that lie in Pittsburgh and the…
by Brett CobbeyFeb 13 No comments -
Providence Meeting House – Perryopolis Quaker Church
This building stands as a memorial to the early Quaker pioneers of the “Little Redstone” Settlement. The Quakers of the “Little Redstone” group were religiously conservative and remained so until…
by Providence Meeting House and Cemetery, Inc.Feb 5 2 comments -
Father Rapp’s Seat (Harmony, PA)
Father Rapp’s Trail Entrance A unique point of interest is situated on the edge of town in Harmony, PA: a stone-carved “chair” on a steep…
by Brett CobbeyFeb 21 No comments
