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Adams County Historical Society Adams County Historical Society
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

The society manages a museum in Shmucker Hall of the Luthern Theological Seminary, whic

African American Museum In Philadelphia African American Museum In Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The first institution built by a major U.S.

Allegheny County Courthouse And Jail Allegheny County Courthouse And Jail
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Designed by famed architect Henry Hobs

Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
Gallitzin, Pennsylvania

Covering 1249 acres, the park serves as the site of what remains of the Allegheny Porta

Allison Antrim Museum Allison Antrim Museum
Greencastle, Pennsylvania

The museum provides a home for the artifacts and history of the settlement of Greencast

American Philosophical Society Museum American Philosophical Society Museum
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

It includes scientific specimens and instruments, patent models, portraits, maps, art w

American Revolution Center American Revolution Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The American Revolution Center (formerly the Valley Forge Historical Society) is dedica

Andalusia Estate Andalusia Estate
Bensalem, Pennsylvania

Home for generations to the Biddle family, Andalusia is one of the finest examples of m

Asa Packer Mansion Asa Packer Mansion
Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

Mary Packer Cummings willed the mansion and all its contents to the county in 1912 and

Augustus Lutheran Church Augustus Lutheran Church
Collegeville, Pennsylvania

The first church building of Augustus Lutheran Church is still standing and is the olde

Baker Mansion Baker Mansion
Altoona, Pennsylvania

Baker Mansion was originally home to ironmaster Elias Baker and his family.

Baldwin Reynolds House Baldwin Reynolds House
Meadville, Pennsylvania

First purchased in 1840 from by Justice Henry Baldwin from Squire Lord, the house has s

Barnes Foundation Barnes Foundation
Merion Station, Pennsylvania

This art gallery possesses more than 2500 objects, including 800 paintings estimated to

Beaver Area Heritage Foundation Beaver Area Heritage Foundation
Beaver, Pennsylvania

Founded in 1967 in Beaver, PA, 30 miles northwest of Pittsburgh, the Beaver Area Herita

Beaver County History Center Beaver County History Center
Freedom, Pennsylvania

The Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation was incorporated as a no

Bethlehem Historic District Bethlehem Historic District
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

The Central Bethlehem Historic District is historically important beyond its current em

Betsy Ross House Betsy Ross House
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Betsy Ross House was built over 250 years ago.

Bishop White House Bishop White House
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Tours are limited to 10 people, and tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-serv

Boalsburg Heritage Museum Boalsburg Heritage Museum
Boalsburg, Pennsylvania

Historical artifacts unique to the area can be seen on display in the museum.

Brandywine Battlefield Park Brandywine Battlefield Park
Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania

On September 11, 1777, the Patriot army under George Washington came face to face with

Bucks County Historical Society Bucks County Historical Society
Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Inspired by the vision and creativity of Henry C.

Bushy Run Battlefield Bushy Run Battlefield
Jeannette, Pennsylvania

The 213 acres of forested and grassy areas that comprise Bushy Run Battlefield, Westmor

Carpenters' Historic Hall Carpenters' Historic Hall
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Since its founding, Carpenters’ House has been the home to numerous tenants in the arts

Central Railroad Of New Jersey Station Central Railroad Of New Jersey Station
Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

Constructed in 1868, the Central Railroad of New Jersey Station was designed by the fir

Chadds Ford Historical Society Chadds Ford Historical Society
Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania

Three 18th-century structures remain in Chadds Ford - the John Chadds House, the John C

Chemical Heritage Foundation Museum Chemical Heritage Foundation Museum
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

From chemistry’s origins to today, the museum brings to life the unexpe

Christ Church And Burial Ground Christ Church And Burial Ground
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

“No other church has played a more significant role in our nation’s birth”, according t

City Tavern City Tavern
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Tavern was built "for the convenience and credit of the city" by a group of eminent

Cliveden Cliveden
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

When Benjamin Chew built Cliveden as a summer home in the 1760s to escape Philadelphia'

Congress Hall Congress Hall
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Constructed in 1787 - 1789 as the Philadelphia County Court House, this building served

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