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The Academy of Natural Sciences --
1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA
As Philadelphia's natural history museum, they educate visitors of all ages. Their scientists study evolution, biodiversity and ecology, providing information critical to understanding the natural world. These efforts are supported by a collection of 17 million biological specimens and a celebrated natural history library.
American Swedish Historical Museum --
1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA
The American Swedish Historical Museum in South Philadelphia is the oldest Swedish Museum in the United States. Founded in 1926, the Museum has been dedicated to preserving and promoting Swedish and Swedish-American cultural heritage and traditions for nearly 80 years. The Museum is a place where Swedes, Swedish-Americans, and people of all nationalities who appreciate Swedish contributions to history, art, architecture, music, science and technology can come together.
The Amish Farm & House --
2395 Covered Bridge Drive, Lancaster, PA
A 45 minute lecture tour explaining the Amish way of life is given in the 1805 house.
Andy Warhol Museum --
117 Sandusky St, Pittsburgh, PA
The Andy Warhol Museum is a vital forum in which diverse audiences of artists, scholars and the general public are galvanized through creative interaction with the art and life of Andy Warhol. The Warhol is ever-changing and constantly re-defining itself in relation to contemporary life, using its unique collections and dynamic, interactive programming as tools.
Arthur Ross Gallery --
220 South 34th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Housed on the University of Pennsylvania campus in a National Historic Landmark Building designed by Frank Furness, the Gallery presents a year-round schedule of art exhibitions, including objects from the University's collections, and other major public and private collections. The Gallery also offers public lectures and tours, children's programs, and traveling exhibitions with an interdisciplinary appeal and international focus.
The Asa Packer Mansion Museum --
P.O. Box 108, Jim Thorpe, PA
The Mansion was the home of philanthropist, railroad magnate, and founder of Lehigh University, Asa Packer. Built in 1861 by architect Samuel Sloan of Philadelphia, the home was constructed over a span of two years and cost a total of $14,000 dollars.
Asher's Chocolates --
80 Wambold Road, Souderton, PA
Asher's Chocolates has been making fine chocolates and candy confections since 1892. This is the oldest family owned and operated candy manufacturer in the United States. Watch your favorite chocolate treats being made right before your eyes! Self-guided multimedia tours of the new state-of-the-art facility are open to the public and are fun for all ages.
Baker Mansion --
1 mile west of US220 via Logan Blvd., Altoona, PA
The 1844 Greek Revival Mansion was the home of ironmaster Elias Baker.
Barnes Foundation --
300 North Latch's Lane, Merion Station, PA
The Barnes Foundation was established by Albert C. Barnes in 1922 to "promote the advancement of education and the appreciation of the fine arts." Located in a twelve-acre arboretum, the Foundation is home to one of the world's largest collections of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist and early Modern paintings, with extensive holdings by Picasso, Matisse, Cezanne, Renoir and Modigliani, as well as important examples of African sculpture. The Gallery and Arboretum are open to the public (reservations are required), and courses in aesthetics and horticulture are available through the education department.
Bartram's Garden --
54th St. and Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA
The home of Colonial botanist John Bartram, the estate is now a public park. The house was renovated to appear the way it did in the 1700s.
Battles Museums of Rural Life --
436 Walnut St, Girard,, PA
The mission of the Battles Museums of Rural Life is to interpret agricultural life in Northwestern Pennsylvania from 1822 to the present. The site consists of 50 acres of farm land, 80 acres of woods and hiking trails, and two historic homes, the R.S. Battles Farmhouse and the Charlotte Elizabeth Battles Memorial Museum.
Betsy Ross House --
239 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA
If Betsy really sewed the first flag, this is the house where she would have made it. No visit to Historic Philadelphia would be complete without a stop at the home of America's most famous flagmaker. The Betsy Ross House is located in the heart of Philadelphia's Most Historic Square Mile, at 239 Arch Street, just blocks from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell.
Biblical Tabernacle Reproduction --
2208 Millstream Rd, Lancaster, PA
A reproduction of the tabernacle, according to the Bible; tours given.
Bishop White House --
309 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA
The restored home of Pennsylvania's first Protestant Episcopal bishop contains many original articles.
The Boyer House --
College Hill & Valley Rds, Summerdale, PA
The Boyer House is a unique treasure of the past. Many other old houses do exist, but not many can claim so few changes over a 200-year period. The removal of the staircase railing on the second floor and the addition of a bathroom in 1947 were the ONLY modifications made to this home in its 200-year history! The house, purchased by Central Pennsylvania College in 1999, now serves as office of the president and his team and as headquarters for the Historical Society of East Pennsboro Township. To tour the Boyer House, contact Judy Jacobs or Herb Kruger, President, Historical Society of East Pennsboro Township, by telephone 717-732-5801 or e-mail herbkruger@comcast.net.
Bradford House --
175 S. Main St., Washington, PA
David Bradford was a leader in the 1794 Whiskey Rebellion and his house is furnished in 18th century style.
Brandywine River Museum --
US Rte 1, Chadds Ford, PA
Exhibiting American art in a 19th-century grist mill, the Brandywine River Museum is internationally known for its unparalleled collection of works by three generations of Wyeths and its fine collection of American illustration, still life and landscape painting.
Brown Cow at Hope Acres --
2680 Delta Road, Rt 74, Brogue, PA
There's nowhere else in the East where you can see laser-guided robots milking cows! You won't believe your eyes. Hope Acres was one of the first fully robotic dairies in the United States and is one of the rare few that opens its doors to the visiting public. All tours include a 75-minute trip into the barns where you actually see, hear, smell and touch the gentle herd of Jersey-breed cows.
Burtner House Restoration Society --
PO Box 292, Natrona Heights, PA
BWP Bats, LLC --
80 Womeldorf Lane, Brookeville, PA
This is a tiny factory doing business with the "big guys". Enjoy a very personal tour of making baseball bats.
Byers' Choice Christmas Museum --
4355 County Line Road, Chalfont, PA
A special treat for Caroler enthusiasts is a trip to the Byers' Choice Christmas Museum, with expanded displays and attractions. Here you can meander through festive Christmas displays inhabited by hundreds of Carolers and Kindles. You can also watch artisans handcrafting your favorite figurines from the observation deck, or shop in the Gift Emporium which offers the widest variety of Byers' Choice products anywhere. A special figurine, available for purchase only at the Emporium, is offered as a token of thanks to visitors.
Caleb Pusey House and Landingford Plantation --
15 Race Street, Upland, PA
Built in 1683 and occupied by Caleb Pusey, this is the only building still standing which can claim documented association with the Proprietor, William Penn, and which he is known to have visited on several occasions. This unique English Vernacular house stands beside Race Street, the small road once paralleling the millrace that brought water from Chester Creek to power the mills.
Carnegie Museum of Art --
4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
The Carnegie Museum of Art offers a distinguished collection of contemporary art that includes film and video works. Other collections of note include works of American art from the late nineteenth century, French Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings, and European and American decorative arts from the late seventeenth century to the present. The Heinz Architectural Center, opened as part of the Museum in 1993, is dedicated to the collection, study, and exhibition of architectural drawings and models. The Hall of Architecture contains the largest collection of plaster casts of architectural masterpieces in America and one of the three largest in the world. The marble Hall of Sculpture replicates the interior of the Parthenon.
Carnegie Museum of Natural History --
4400 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Whether you're bringing your family or coming alone, Carnegie Museum of Natural History has plenty of programs to make an already incredible visit even more enjoyable. Experience everything from exhibit tours and expert lectures to digging for fossils in Bonehunters Quarry and having hands-on interactive fun in the Discovery Room. See the website for special programs for homeschoolers, scout groups, overnights, and adult lectures.
Carnegie Science Center --
One Allegheny Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
Carnegie Science Center is dedicated to inspiring learning and curiosity by connecting science and technology with everyday life. There's no better way to engage young minds in science learning than to provide stimulating, hands-on opportunities for exploration. You can use Carnegie Science Center as your very own larger-than-life learning lab.
Centre Furnace Mansion - Centre County Historical Society --
1001 East College Avenue, State College, PA
The Centre County Historical Society is headquartered at the Centre Furnace Mansion, a restored and furnished ironmaster's home listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This historic mansion and nearby iron furnace stack represent the 18th century beginnings of the charcoal iron industry in this area, and the 19th century beginnings of the Pennsylvania State University.
Chanticleer Gardens --
786 Church Road, Wayne, PA
Originally, the estate was known for its majestic trees and verdant lawns. Today, the trees and lawns remain, but the focus is on plant combinations, containers, textures, and colors, often relying on foliage more than flowers.
Cherry Crest Farms --
150 Cherry Hill Road, Ronks, PA
A leader on the growing edge of "agri-tainment", we work hard to give your family an opportunity to laugh and learn while engaging in a variety of wholesome activities! We're also a great choice for school or work groups looking to book a field trip, company picnic or teambuilding event. Our farm has so much to offer, you'll need 4-5 hours to experience everything! Why not plan to make a day of it and let us take care of the rest!
Chester County Historical Society --
225 N. High Street, West Chester, PA
Chester County Historical Society welcomes all ages as explorers of the past. In the History Center you can discover the intrigue of America's past through the unique lens of local history. Hear the voices of an earlier time, recorded in the extraordinary letters, diaries and documents found in our excellent library and archives. Learn the many stories of our regional past through permanent and changing exhibits where each object connects the visitor with a time gone by. Place your hands on the past in our award-winning History Lab, a participatory gallery for all ages. Informative lectures and workshops, family programs, trips and tours, and an array of celebratory events combine to bring history to life. There is also a lovely Gift Shop.
The Children's Museum --
2 West Seventh Street, Bloomsburg, PA
A wonderful hands on children's museum in rural central PA. New exhibits appear several times a year.
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh --
10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA
Permanent exhibits are based on the philosophy of Play with Real Stuff, where real things and real processes challenge children's abilities and help them understand the world we live in, and themselves, better. Children can take off on fantastic flights of imagination and return to earth to build a boat, play in the mud, hammer a nail and change the tire on a car. To accommodate the youngest visitors, each exhibit includes an area with activities designed to meet the developmental needs of infants and toddlers.
Claws 'N Paws Wild Animal Park --
Route 590, four miles East of HAMLIN, , Lake Ariel, PA
Get CLOSE to the Animals at the "Zoo-in-the-Woods!"
Clinton County Historical Society --
362 East Water Street, Lock Haven, PA
Cliveden --
6401 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA
The Georgian country house was built in 1763-67 for Benjamin Chew. Furnishings including 18th and 19th century pieces trace 2 centuries of Chew family history. National Trust property.
Clyde Peeling's Reptiland --
18628 US Route 15, Allenwood, PA
Reptiland is a specialized zoo that introduces visitors to the less-loved members of the animal kingdom in a safe, entertaining format. Explore the world of mambas, cobras, vipers, pythons and other rare and beautiful snakes. Giant alligators, gentle tortoises, curious lizards and colorful frogs also await discovery on this zoological adventure. An exciting multi-media show reveals the close-up world of reptiles on the big screen and live lecture demonstrations offer guests the chance to touch harmless specimens and speak with friendly experts.
Columbus Chapel & Boal Mansion Museum --
163 Boal Estate Drive, Boalsburg, PA
The mansion contains the original furnishings. The chapel once belonged to the family of Christopher Columbus and was brought to the estate in 1909.
Compass Inn Museum --
US Route 30, Laughlintown, PA
Restored Stagecoach Stop Built In 1799. Visit the Compass Inn to receive an informative and entertaining tour by costumed docents that tells the story of transportation and everyday life in the early 1800's. The tour delivers "history with a smile" by incorporating a generous sprinkling of etymology (word and phrase origins). For example you can learn why we drink in “bars” and “toast” people. The restored Inn is completely furnished with period pieces. Visitors can tour seven rooms including the common room, serving kitchen, ladies parlor and four bedrooms. Staying in a hotel was very different in 1820 than it is today. You have to see it to appreciate it. The 1-1/2 hour tour includes the original Inn, and three reconstructed outbuildings: a cookhouse, blacksmith shop and barn, all completely furnished with period pieces.
Conrad Weiser Homestead --
.5 miles east on US422, Womelsforf, PA
The home of Conrad Weiser, Colonial interpreter and peacemaker during the French and Indian War.
The Crayola Factory --
30 Centre Square, Easton, PA
If you haven't been to The Crayola Factory yet, you don't want to miss this hands-on discovery center for children and the adults in their lives that provides creative personal development experiences; extends Binney & Smith's Crayola® brand: its products, its history and its role in arts education; and supports the economic revitalization of Easton and the Lehigh Valley. At the Crayola Factory, you will be immersed in color and creativity-a place where your only creative limitation is your imagination. You can color, draw and create with the latest Crayola® product without the worry of cleanup afterwards. Each creative space invites you to play and explore while learning and having lots and lots of fun.
Cunningham Piano Company --
5427 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
The Cunningham Factory is one of a kind. It is the largest and last piano rebuilding facilities on the east coast employing 15 full-time factory technicians. The factory tour offers insight into the way pianos are made and put together. It is a great tour for everyone and you don't need to be a piano player to learn something on this factory tour. School groups, churches, civic organization and families are welcome.
Curtin Village --
3) miles north of Exit 158 off I-80, Milesburg, PA
The 1830 Federal style mansion is restored and furnished to look as it did in 1850. Special events are planned at the Village beginning in Mid-June with the Arts Festival. Mid-July begins the Antique Car Show, Mid-September brings the Civil War Encampment and Mid-October offers Apple Butter Day. The special events close out in Mid-December with Christmas at Curtin. The Bellefonte Historical Railroad offers train excursions to Curtin Village making a most enjoyable summertime family outing.
Da Vinci Discovery Center of Science and Technology --
3145 Hamilton Boulevard Bypass, Allentown, PA
Daffin's Candies --
7 Spearman Ave, Farrell, PA
Daniel Boone Homestead --
400 Daniel Boone Road, Birdsboro, PA
The 579 acre Boone Homestead includes the original 10 room stone house that was the birthplace of the famous frontiersman. The 1730-79 home is furnished with mid 18th century Pennsylvania furniture.
Deshler-Morris House --
143 S. Third Street, Philadelphia, PA
George Washington slept here during the fall of 1793 and the summer of 1794. The restored 1772 house is furnished in period.
The Design Center at Philadelphia University --
Goldie Paley House, Philadelphia, PA
Double Diamond Deer Ranch --
12211 Route 36, Clarington, PA
Deer ranch for visitors to observe up close native Pennsylvania deer. Most deer are raised on the ranch. There are many deer on the ranch from bucks with huge racks in the fall to small fawns in the spring. This is not a hunting ranch.
Drake Well Museum --
202 Museum Road, Titusville, PA
Enjoy a visit to the Drake Well Museum, where in 1859 Edwin L. Drake drilled the oil well that launched the modern petroleum industry. Drake Well Museum tells the story of the beginning of the modern oil industry with orientation videos, exhibits, operating oil field machinery, and historic buildings in a park setting. Visitors enjoy a variety of special events, educational programs, membership, volunteer, and shopping experiences on site.
Eastland Alpacas --
2089 Risser Mill Rd., Mount Joy, PA
Tour provided of farm and actual hands on interaction with the herd of alpacas and several llamas. Very child friendly tour. For teachers this field trip would be a good springboard for studying South American countries and culture from where these animals come from, as well as a good introduction into the harvesting of fleece and spinning into yarn.
Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion --
200 W. Tulpenhocken St., Philadelphia, PA
The rooms of the 1859 Victorian home, with their stenciled walls and ceilings, are furnished in period.
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site --
532 N. 7th St., Philadelphia, PA
The poet lived in this house from 1843-1844.
Eisenhower National Historic Site --
National Park Visitor Center on SR 134, Gettysburg, PA
The 231 acre farm includes the carefully preserved house of President Eisenhower.
Elmwood Park Zoo --
1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA
Today Elmwood Park Zoo welcomes over 130,000 visitors annually for an educational adventure in a fun, clean, and family-oriented environment. Though constantly expanding and improving, the Zoo retains much of its history.
Empire Kosher Poultry --
, Mifflintown, PA
Empire Kosher Poultry, the world's largest kosher poultry processor, was founded on the principle of producing premium-quality poultry while observing the Jewish Dietary Laws, collectively known as kashrus, which require a natural cleansing and preparation process.
Ephrata Cloisters --
632 West Main St., Ephrata, PA
One of America's earliest religious communities, the Ephrata Cloister was founded in 1732 by German settlers seeking spiritual goals rather than earthly rewards. Gathered in unique European style buildings, the community consisted of celibate Brothers and Sisters, and a married congregation of families. At the zenith of the community in the 1740s and 1750s, about 300 members worked and worshiped at the Cloister. Today, the National Historic Landmark is open for tours, special programs, and on-going research opportunities.
Erie County Historical Society --
419 State Street, Erie, PA
Erie County History Center & Cashier's House --
419 State Street, Erie, PA
The Cashier's House recently underwent extensive restoration, courtesy of the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission. Stucco was removed and brick was strengthened, Stucco was replaced and the building was repainted with authentic colors determined by extensive research and study of different paint layers. Some window frames and panes have been replaced. Interior restoration work has provided a transformation. Warm yellows, cool greens and pineapple tints now greet the visitor, as he or she tours the first floor. Although evidence supports hand-graining all of the interior window trim, due to fiscal realities, one door was selected to provide a sample of this technique which mimics richer toned, more expensive woods. The second and third floors were also restored. Bedrooms on the second floor are open for visitors to view.
Erie Planetarium --
356 West 6th Street, Erie, PA
The Junior League of Erie opened the Erie Planetarium in the carriage house of the Watson-Curtze Mansion in 1959. The Erie Planetarium offers many different programs, which are designed for audiences of all ages. If you need something special to meet your curriculum requirements, or if your scout group would like to earn a scout badge, call and schedule your group visit today.
Erie Zoo --
423 W. 38th Street, Erie, PA
The Erie Zoo is home to over 400 animals, representing more than 200 species from around the world. Winding walkways take visitors through the beautifully landscaped grounds. The Erie Zoo is also the Botanical Gardens of Northwest Pennsylvania and features 2500 specimens from 600 species of plant. There is even a special Children's Zoo area to explore. You'll love this zoo because is not too big and not too small! The zoo is in a very safe neighborhood and there is free parking. The zoo is very clean and there are new things to see every year. See the website also for lots of fun things to learn about the animals before or after your trip!
The Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science and Art --
1901 Mulberry Street, Scranton, PA
The Everhart Museum is the largest public museum in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The Museum is located in Nay Aug Park in Scranton. The Everhart Museum is a not-for-profit institution dedicated to the collection, care and display of a diverse array of artifacts, including natural history, science and fine arts. The museum also contains a library with books pertaining to areas of interest covered by the collection. The changing exhibit schedule features a range of visual artworks, historic and contemporary, as well as exhibitions on loan from other prominent institutions. Through our exhibits and programs, the Everhart Museum has become an invaluable regional resource for educational and cultural opportunities.
ExpERIEnce Children's Museum --
420 French Street, Erie, PA
expERIEnce Children's Museum: Where Learning and Fun go Hand in Hand. Explore over 55 hands-on exhibits in a "please touch" environment that teaches children and adults the natural sciences, social studies, arts, and life experiences. A balance between education and entertainment is programmed to develop a sense of excitement and discovery
Explore and More --
20 East High Street, Gettysburg, PA
Explore & More is a Hands-on Children's Musuem dedicated to providing challenging, educational experiences targeted at the education and growth of young children. Former pre-school teachers have created seven rooms filled with activities designed to be fun, and at the same time stimulate the cognitive, small motor, social, and creative development of young minds.
The Fabric Workshop and Museum --
1222 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
The Fabric Workshop and Museum (FWM) is the only non-profit arts organization in the United States devoted to creating new work in new materials and new media in collaboration with emerging, nationally, and internationally recognized artists. Temporary Location: 1222 Arch Street Future Home: 1214 Arch Street
Fallingwater --
19 miles south on SR 381, Ohiopyle, PA
One of Frank Lloyd Wright's most famous houses. The weekend home is cantilevered over a waterfall.
Family Heir-Loom Weavers --
775 Meadowview Drive, Red Lion, PA
Fleetwood RV (Paxinos, PA) --
Route 487, RFD #1, Paxinos, PA
Flight 93 Memorial --
Skyline Road, Shanksville, PA
This is the site where the fourth plane involved in the September 11, 2001 attacks crashed. It is a memorial to those who knowingly gave up their lives to keep this plane from its planned course to destroy more people.
Fonthill Museum --
E. Court St at SR 313, Doylestown, PA
This castle like house of Dr. Henry Chapman Mercer was built from 1908 to 1910. The concrete mansion has 44 rooms, 32 stairways and more than 200 windows.
Fort Hunter Mansion --
5300 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA
Built in 1787 and enlarged in 1814, the home features displays of pewter, furniture, costumes, toys and other 19th century items. A 35 acre park surrounds the mansion and includes other historic buildings. Call for hours. (717) 599-575
Fort Ligonier --
200 South Market Street, Ligonier, PA
A full scale on site reconstruction and restoration of a British fort built in 1758 during the French and Indian War with a museum which features more than 300 original items.
Fort Necessity National Battlefield --
1 Washington Parkway, Farmington, PA
Site of George Washington's first major event in his military career. The Battle of Fort Necessity on July 3, 1754 marked the beginning of the French and Indian War.
Fort Venago (Machault) --
US 322, Franklin, PA
Fort Venango originally named Fort Machault, was located at a strategic spot where French Creek enters the Allegheny River. It was a French fort used as a supply depot for Fort Duquesne. It was also the launching point for raids by mixed parties of French soldiers and Delaware and Shawnee warriors. The French burned down the fort when Fort Niagara fell to the British in 1759. The British then built a post called Fort Venango in 1760. The fort was wiped out during Pontiac's Rebellion in May 1763. There is a marker in Franklin, Pennsylvania. Franklin is a quaint historical town on Washington’s Trail driving route. The Hoge-Osmer House, headquarters of the Society, is also a house museum. It was constructed in 1866 and is named for its original builder, Thomas Hoge, and for its long-time occupants, the Newton Osmer family. The house holds furnishings typical of both families.
Frank Lloyd Wright's Kentuck Knob --
723 Kentuck Road (Chalk Hill-Ohiopyle Rd), Chalk Hill, PA
The Franklin Institute --
222 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA
The Frick Art & Historical Center --
7227 Reynolds St., Pittsburgh, PA
The Frick Art & Historical Center is a fascinating complex of museums and historical buildings located on over five acres of lawns and gardens in Pittsburgh's residential East End. The Center is devoted to the interpretation of the life and times of industrialist and art collector Henry Clay Frick. Exhibitions of fine and decorative art are also presented at the Center. Clayton, the restored Frick family home is the cornerstone of the Center. In addition to Clayton, visitors enjoy: The Frick Art Museum; The Car and Carriage Museum; the Greenhouse; the Frick children's playhouse, now a Visitors' Center and Shop; and The Cafe. Entertaining, educational programs are available for all ages, all year round. Those who prefer may simply stroll through the grounds at no charge.
Friendship Hill National Historic Site --
3 miles north on SR 166, Farmington, PA
The scenic 340 acre site features the home that Albert Gallatin, treasury secretary for Presidents Jefferson and Madison, built for his first wife in 1789.
Gardners Candies --
Adams Avenue and 26th Street, Tyrone, PA
George Westinghouse Museum --
325 Commerce St, Wilmerding, PA
George's Woodcrafts --
9 Reichs Church Road , Marietta, PA
See the craftsmen making the furniture at the same location as our store.
Glen Foerd on the Delaware --
5001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Glencairn Museum --
1001 Cathedral Rd, Bryn Athyn, PA
Glencairn, built in the 1930's, was the home of Raymond and Mildred Pitcairn. It is now a museum that educates visitors about the history of religion, using art and artifacts from a variety of cultures and time periods. Religious life through the ages is presented by means of a remarkable collection illustrating religions as varied as ancient Egyptian, ancient Greek and Roman, medieval Christian, Islamic, Asian, and Native American.
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site --
143 S. Third Street, Philadelphia, PA
Graeme Park --
859 County Line Road, Horsham, PA
The well preserved stone house dates from the early 1700s when Sir William Keith was the governor of Pennsylvania.
Graeme Park Historic Site --
859 County Line Road, Horsham, PA
Graeme Park (pronounced GRAM) is a 42-acre historic park, featuring the Keith House, the only surviving residence of a Colonial Pennsylvania Governor. The mansion has remained virtually intact since the late 18th century. A visit to Graeme Park is nature trails, a picnic lunch, and a visit with the politicians, physicians, patriots, loyalists, poets, and writers who frequented the Keith House.
Grey Towers - The Home of Gifford Pinchot --
P.O. Box 188, Milford, PA
Grundy Museum --
610 Radcliffe St., Bristol, PA
Built in the early 1800s, and then later remodeled and furnished in the Victorian style when it was the family home of Sen. Joseph Grundy.
Hands-on House, Children's Museum of Lancaster --
721 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster, PA
A place to discover. A place to experience. A place to have fun. A place to learn. Hands-on House, Children's Museum of Lancaster is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping kids learn and making sure they have lots of fun in the process. The museum is designed for children ages 2-10 years. At Hands-on House, adults and children play and learn together. Our philosophy of childhood learning is simple: it lasts longer if it’s more fun, and it's more fun if it includes doing. Our exhibits, classes and programs are short on lectures, and long on interactive, participatory activities.
The Harmony Museum --
218 Mercer Street, Harmony, PA
Harriton House --
Harriton Rd., Bryn Mawr, PA
The two story house was the home of Charles Thomson, secretary of the Continental Congress. Built in 1704, the house has some original furnishings and has been restored to its original appearance.
Harry Packer Mansion --
1 Packer Hill Rd., Jim Thorpe, PA
The little Victorian village of Jim Thorpe, PA is a scenic paradise nestled between three mountains in northeastern Pennsylvania. An oasis of history perfectly preserved, the architecture of the Village is purely Victorian. Perched high atop Packer Hill, the Harry Packer Mansion sits like a sentinel overlooking the town. The mansion's impressive facade could have been taken from a gothic novel, this is only fitting for the Mansion used as the model for Disney World's Haunted Mansion! The interior however is anything but spooky. Fifteen foot ceilings, marble fireplaces and gilded mirrors of the parlors reflect the elegance of the Victorian Age. The guest accommodations in the mansion and the adjoining Carriage House are furnished with period antiques, luxurious fabrics, and carefully selected artwork. In addition to offering Bed and Breakfast accommodations the Mansion also hosts Murder Mystery Weekends and special events.
Hartwood --
200 Hartwood Acres, Pittsburgh, PA
The 629 acre estate recreates an English country estate, including a Gothic Tudor mansion.
Heritage Discovery Center --
201 Sixth Avenue,, Johnstown, PA
Heritage Discovery Center is a community center that contains several attractions: the "America: Through Immigrant Eyes" exhibit; the Johnstown Children's Museum; the Iron & Steel Gallery; and two additional galleries. It also houses the Galliker's Cafe and the 4th Floor Ethnic Social Club. An interactive experience. Experience life through an immigrants eyes. You will become an immigrant and travel through an interactive journey of what life would have been like for them in the late 1800's.
Herr's Foods --
20 Herr Drive, Nottingham, PA
Delicious tasty tour to watch snack foods being prepared and packaged.
Hershey Museum --
170 Hershey Park Dr, Hershey, PA
Hershey's Chocolate World --
251 Park Boulevard, Hershey, PA
The Highlands --
7001 Sheaff Lane, Fort Washington, PA
The Highlands is comprised of an elegant late-Georgian mansion and nine outbuildings. It was built by prominent Philadelphian Anthony Morris in 1796. Its owners in the mid-19th and early 20th centuries enlarged the estate and created its magnificent formal gardens. Visitors to The Highlands can learn about the various owners and their imprint on the mansion and landscape. Tours include the mansion and gardens. Rental of the mansion may be arranged.
Historic Fallsington --
4 Yardley Avenue, Fallsington, PA
Dedicated to preserving and exhibiting the 300-year-old village of Fallsington. The village, consisting of more than 90 historic buildings from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, was a significant religious, social, and economic center for the surrounding community. It also provided an important stopover point for stagecoach travelers. William Penn, while in residence at nearby Pennsbury Manor, attended religious services in Fallsington.
Historic Rock Ford Plantation --
881 Rockford Rd., Lancaster, PA
The preserved 18th century plantation of Edward Hand.
Hope Acres Robotic Dairy Farm --
2680 Delta Road, Brogue, PA
Hope Lodge --
553 South Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington, PA
Built between 1743-1748 for a wealthy Quaker entrepreneur named Samuel Morris, Hope Lodge is one of the finest surviving early Georgian mansions in Pennsylvania. The house features fine furniture, ceramics and paintings from both the 18th-century "Colonial" period and the 20th-century "Colonial Revival" period. Visitors will learn about the Colonial and Colonial Revival periods. Visitors may also enjoy our formal gardens.
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site --
2 Mark Bird Lane, Elverson, PA
From 1771 to 1883, the daily and yearly cycles of the blast furnace governed the workers of this rural, yet industrial community. Today, Hopewell Furnace is one of the finest examples of an early "iron plantation." The 848-acre site displays furnished homes such as the Ironmaster's Mansion, as well as other industrial buildings used by workers who lived in the shadow of the furnace.
Houdini Museum --
1433 N Main Ave, Scranton, PA
Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts --
124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle, PA
Two restored 25 room mansions built in the 1900s now contain art galleries.
Independence National Historic Park --
143 S. Third Street, Philadelphia, PA
Indian Echo Caverns --
368 Middlestown Road, Hummelstown, PA
Take a guided narrated tour amid the natural beauty of stalagmites and stalactites and lakes. Contains level pathways and maintains a constant temperature of 52 degrees.
The Insectarium --
8046 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia's only all-bug museum and the largest insect musuem in America. Thousands of mounted insects and live species! Lots of interactive exhibits, learning gardens, a movie room, and lots more fun stuff for kids. They offer tours of the museum and traveling shows to schools and other facilities. Their collection includes 500,000 mounted insects and several thousand live arthropods. School teachers science programs benefit from trips to the museum.
Intercourse Canning Company --
3612 E. Newport Rd,, Intercourse, PA
Intercourse Pretzel Factory --
3614 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse, PA
Jefferson County Historical & Genealogical Society --
172-176 Main Street, Brookville, PA
The Brady Craig House was built in the late 1830s or early 1840s and displays Victorian furniture, maps, diaries and photographs.
Jennie Wade House --
547 Baltimore St., Gettysburg, PA
The house was occupied by the only civilian to die in the Battle of Gettysburg.
Johannes Mueller House --
137-139 E. Main St., Lititz, PA
The main exhibit of the Lititz Museum is an actual 1792 restored home named for the local tanner and dyer, Johannes Mueller, and is completely furnished with period items. Enjoy stepping into the past with a guided tour of the entire house and a dialog of the life of a tradesman living during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Few people know firsthand what it was like to live in a closed Moravian settlement.
John Harris/Simon Cameron Mansion --
219 South Front Street, Harrisburg, PA
Built by the town's founder in 1766 and remodeled in 1863 by Simon Cameron, the house features exhibits local history and art.
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum --
8601 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA
This wildlife refuge is administered by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. The freshwater tidal marsh and other habitats have become a resting and feeding area for more than 280 species of birds, including 80 species that nest here. Fox, deer, muskrat, turtles, fish, frogs and a wide variety of wildflowers and plants call the refuge "home." Self-guided field trips are welcome. The Cusano Environmental Education Center is a green building that opened in 2001. The Center features exhibits on Tinicum Marsh, wetlands, watersheds, citizen action, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, as well as a resource library.
John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove --
1201 Pawlings Road, Audubon, PA
The First Home of John James Audubon in America
Johnstown Flood Museum --
304 Washington Street, Johnstown, PA
Museum chronicles the cause and course of events prior to, during and after the flood of May 31, 1889, one of the most devastating floods in American history when approximately 2,200 people were killed, and features the 26-minute 1989 Academy Award-winning documentary film "The Johnstown Flood". Recovered artifacts are also displayed.
Joseph Priestley House --
472 Priestley Ave., Northumberland, PA
The house contains period furnishings and the laboratory and books of Dr. Priestley, the discoverer of oxygen. (must have been kind of hard to breath before that :)
Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery --
219 East Main Street, Lititz, PA
The Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery is located in historic Lititz, Pennsylvania in the middle of beautiful Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Visitors can tour the original pretzel bakery, learn how to twist your very own pretzel, see delicious soft pretzels being made on the premises and shop for delicious treats and souvenirs in our bakery store.
Ken Smith Basses, Ltd. --
420 Race Street, Perkasie, PA
L. E. Smith Glass Company --
1900 Liberty Street , Mount Pleasant, PA
Lake Tobias and WildLife Park --
760 Tobias Road,, Halifax, PA
Over 30 Zoo Exhibits, Safari Tours and Reptile House and Petting Zoo area. Bring our own Lunch and use the picnic area or buy from the conession stand. Great Family Friendly Outing. Looking for adventure at its wildest, try the Safari Tour (you won't believe how close you come to the animals.) Something tamer? Try the Petting Zoo. To help you enjoy your day, Park Management encourages you to follow these guidelines: The Reptile Building offers various snakes, reptiles and tropical birds.
The Lancaster Science Factory --
454 New Holland Avenue, Lancaster, PA
A hands-on, interactive technology and science center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania where you can explore their exciting exhibits relating to the physical sciences, engineering, technology and mathematics.
Lee's Headquarters and Museum --
.7 miles west on US 30, Gettysburg, PA
Gen. Robert E. Lee established his personal headquarters in this old stone house which dates from the 1700s.
Lehigh County Historical Society --
Lehigh Valley Heritage Center & Museum , Allentown, PA
Several historic sites are open to the public such as the 1756 Troxell-Steckel House, the 1768 George Taylor House, and the 1893 Frank Buchman House
Lehigh Valley Zoo --
5150 Game Preserve Rd., Schnecksville, PA
LeMoyne House --
49 E. Maiden St., Washington, PA
Built in 1812, the early Greek Revival stone mansion served as Dr. LeMoyne's office and apothecary. It also served as a stop on the underground railroad.
Lincoln Caverns --
7703 William Penn Highway, Huntingdon, PA
Explore Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks which have been preserved and protected since they were discovered in 1930 and 1941. Panning for gems is also offered from mid-March through mid-November.
Lincoln Room Museum --
US 15 Business Route & US 30, Gettysburg, PA
The Wills House is where Abraham Lincoln stayed in 1863 and completed his Gettysburg Address. The furnishings are original.
Linden Hall Mansion --
432 Linden Hall Road, Dawson, PA
35 room English Tudor mansion built in 1913.
Longwood Gardens --
1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square , PA 19348, PA
In 1906, Pierre S. du Pont purchased the Peirce Arboretum to save its trees from being cut for lumber. Over the next nearly half century, Mr. du Pont developed Longwood Gardens into what it is today, a magnificent horticultural showplace. Longwood Gardens now encompasses 1,050 acres of gardens, woodlands, and meadows with over 11,000 types of plants, more fountains than any other garden in the US, educational and visitor programming, and over 400 performances a year.
Lost River Caverns --
Penn Street, Hellertown, PA
Go on an adventure through Lost River Caverns, nature's underground wonderland. The temperature is a constant 52 degrees, so you'll need a sweater or jacket. Bring your camera too! There's a lot to discover in this magical land of crystal formations where the Lost River flows.
Mack Truck --
7000 Alburtis Road, Macungie, PA
If you'd like to see how heavy-duty trucks are made, you've come to the right place! The Macungie Assembly Operations in Macungie, PA, which produces the Mack line of vocational and construction trucks, is open to the public through pre-arranged tours. The tour is one and one-half (1-1/2) miles of walking! See the website for more details.
Martin Guitar Company --
510 Sycamore Street, Nazareth, PA
As a visitor on the factory floor, your guided tour will show you how our guitars come to life through the hands of the craftsperson. Explore the art of guitarmaking, from old world tools to our state-of-the-art facility. Follow a guitar from rough lumber to a finished product which requires more than 300 steps to complete.
Martin's Potato Chips --
5847 Lincoln Highway (Route 90), Thomasville, PA
Martin's Potato Chips takes great pride in delivering to you fresh, delicious potato chips with exceptional potato flavor. The family has been making potato chips for over 60 years.
Mennonite Heritage Center --
565 Yoder Road , Harleysville, PA
Mennonites came from Germany and Switzerland to Penn's Woods over 300 years ago seeking religious freedom and economic opportunities. Settling an area stretching from the Schuylkill River to the banks of the Delaware River, they established farms, meetinghouses, schools, and communities. The Mennonite Heritage Center is devoted to interpreting the history of these rural Pennsylvanians, who strove to abide by their faith and their teachings of non-resistance, communal living, religious non-conformity, and mutual aid. The site includes permanent and changing exhibitions, historical library and archives, and a museum shop.
Mercer Museum --
84 South Pine Street, Doylestown, PA
By 1897 handmade objects were being discarded in favor of new machine-made goods. Historian and archaeologist Henry Mercer (1856-1930) recognized the need to collect and preserve the outmoded material of daily life in America before it was swept away by the Industrial Revolution. Mercer gathered almost 30,000 items ranging from hand tools to horse-drawn vehicles and assembled this encyclopedic collection in a system of his own devising. To enhance the collection's educational value, and to share it with the public, Mercer decided to design and build a museum to display the artifacts.
Morgan Log House --
850 Weikel Road, Towamencin, PA
Reflecting the lifestyle of the early Welsh pioneers of Pennsylvania, the Morgan Log House is a meticulously restored example of early domestic architecture.
Museum of Bus Transportation --
161 Museum Drive, Hershey, PA
To provide a picture of the progressive growth of the nation's bus industry, the Museum of Bus Transportation has an attractive and interesting representative vehicles from 1912 through 1975. Altogether eleven restored historical buses are currently on display. In addition, there is an attractive and educational "time line" to show the highlights of the growth of the bus industry from 1895 - 1975.
Nathan Denison House --
35 Denison St, Forty Fort, PA
Built in 1790, the house is considered to be the oldest frame dwelling in the Wyoming Valley. It is furnished with antiques and period pieces. Costumed interpreters are available Sunday afternoons, May-Sep.
National Aviary --
Allegheny Commons West, Pittsburgh, PA
Get nose to beak with a flamingo, talk to a parrot, walk with a penguin and stroll through a tropical rainforest-all at the National Aviary. Discover new, interactive adventures at The Nations Premiere Bird Park-the only National Aviary in the entire country!
National Canal Museum & Hugh Moore Park --
30 Centre Square, Easton, PA
The National Canal Museum is the only museum in the country dedicated to telling the story of America’s historic towpath canals. The museum features four galleries filled with hands-on exhibits that educate and entertain parents and children alike. Take a journey back in time to the early 1800s and experience what the world was. Experience history at Hugh Moore Park. The park is devoted to preserving and interpreting America's canal and industrial revolution eras.
National Watch & Clock Museum --
514 Poplar Street, Columbia, PA
The Museum collection is international in scope and covers a wide variety of clocks, watches, tools, and other time-related items. The main focus of the collection is on nineteenth-century American clocks and watches. However, additional collections include early English Tallcase clocks, Asian timepieces from Japan and China, and timekeeping devices from Germany, France, the Netherlands, and Russia. Chronologically, the exhibits take you on a tour through the entire history of timekeeping technology from early non-mechanical devices to today’s atomic and radio controlled clocks.
Naylor Wine Cellars --
4069 Vineyard Road, Stewartstown, PA
Nemacolin Castle --
100 Front St , Brownsville, PA
The stately brick home was built in 1789 and has 22 rooms decorated in different styles.
New Holland North America --
300 Diller Ave, New Holland, PA
Newlin Mill Park --
1.5 miles east on US1, Concordville, PA
In addition to the grist mill, there is the miller's house, dating from 1739 and furnished in period.
North Museum of Natural History and Science --
400 College Avenue, Lancaster, PA
From outer space to local Native American peoples, from rocks and minerals to dinosaurs, from the Live Animal Room to the Discovery Room, you will explore the diverse world of natural history and science. Twist a 20-foot spiral wave machine, see how a tidal wave spreads across the Earth, play with a tornado, examine hundreds of birds, or explore the galaxy in the planetarium. There's something here for everyone!
Oil Creek &Titusville RR --
409 South Perry Street, Titusville, PA
You'll travel back in time - just by arriving at the home station, an 1892-vintage freight station in Titusville, PA. The two and a half hour trip will take you to where oil history began. Tour guides describe the people and places that make up Pennsylvania Oil Country. Your family can share the fun of train travel and relive history.
Old Bedford Village --
220 Sawblade Road, Bedford, PA
Depiction of Pennsylvania village life 1750-1850. Crafts are demonstrated by interpreters dressed in period clothing. There are thirty-five buildings on site. Old Bedford Village offers a variety of activities throughout their season including reenactments of military and civilian life.
Old Economy Village --
270 Sixteenth Street, Ambridge, PA
Old Economy Village interprets the history of the Harmony Society, a highly successful 19th century religious communal society, and preserves and interprets the unique material culture of the Society during its period of residence in Beaver County, Pennsylvania for citizens of and visitors to the Commonwealth.
Old Sled Works and Soda Fountain --
722 North Market Street, Duncannon, PA
This is a great find if you're studying the 1950s or just want to take a ride out into the country. This Old Sled making factory has been turned into an antique mall. Inside there is also a classroom sized display of how the old sled works worked. Also inside is a FUNCTIONING penny arcade with games from many different eras (think skee ball, pinball, pong) and a 1950s soda fountain, serving lunch and snacks!
Packwood House Museum --
15 N. Water St., Lewisburg, PA
This 27 room three story building started out as a two story log structure.
Passavant House --
243 S. Main St., Zelienople, PA
The 10 room Federal style home was built in 1808 for Zelie Basse passavant, for whom the town was named. The house contains period furniture and clothing.
Pearl S. Buck House --
520 Dublin Rd., Perkasie, PA
The home of author and humanitarian Pearl S. Buck was built in 1835.
Penn's Cave and Wildlife Park --
222 Penns Cave Road, Centre Hall, PA
America's only all-water cavern and wildlife park are located in Central Pennsylvania's scenic Penn State Country. Travel by boat through the cavern which remains at a constant 52 degrees year round.
Pennsbury Manor --
400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA
The recreated country home of William Penn in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, provides a peaceful contrast to the hurry of modern American life. Pennsbury Manor's new Visitor Center is officially open to the public as well.
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Museum --
118 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA
Pennypacker Mills Historic Site --
5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville, PA
Originally constructed about 1720, the mansion was redesigned and enlarged by architect Arthur Brockie in 1901 to enhance a country gentleman’s lifestyle. Fully furnished with antiques collected by former Pennsylvania Governor Samuel W. Pennypacker reflecting his interests in early Pennsylvania history, German and Dutch settlers, native Americans, the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. The collection also includes Governor Pennypacker’s political (1903 - 1907), genealogical and personal papers.
Perrydell Dairy Farm --
90 Indian Rock Dam Rd, York, PA
3rd generation family dairy farm, bottling their own farm fresh milk since 1963. Vistors are welcome to tour the farm and processing plant. They offer hand dipped ice cream and fresh produce, daily lunch specials and friendly sales people to assist you.
Peter Wentz Farmstead --
.3 miles SE of junction of SR73 & SR 363, Center Point, PA
The 90 acre working farm has a Georgian style mansion furnished in period.
Philadelphia Museum of Art --
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA
The Museum presents more than 25 exhibitions each year, ranging from comprehensive single-artist retrospectives to historical surveys to focused presentations that explore specific topics. Works of art from the Museum's collections, many not regularly on view, as well as masterpieces on loan from museums worldwide are featured in these installations.
Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmark --
321 S. 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia Zoo --
3400 W Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
The Pike County Historical Society's Column's Museum --
608 Broad Street, Milford, PA
The Pike County Historical Society is noted for its outstanding vintage clothing collection. The collection includes a mid-18th century gown which was worn to a reception for the Marquis de Lafayette when he toured the area early in the 19th century, as well as dresses, gowns, shoes, and other items which belonged to Jeannie Gourlay Struthers, the 19th century actress. The "little red schoolhouse" of the Pike County Historical Society is currently located about ½ mile away from The Columns in Apple Valley Village on Route 6. This historic structure, the Schocopee Schoolhouse, was originally constructed in the late 1850’s just "out of town" on Schocopee Road. It served as a one-room school until 1907, when it was replaced by the new, "modern," school in Milford.
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium --
One Wild Place, Pittsburgh, PA
Please Touch Museum --
210 North 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA
This is the place where learning is child's play! The museum's activities, exhibits and theater programs are designed for families with children ages seven and younger. For very young children (3 and under), the museum offers the Barnyard Babies exhibit. Children who are over seven may find the museum too childish or boring, but, depending on the child, may enjoy the fun!
Pocono Indian Museum --
Route 209, Bushkill, PA
The Pocono Indian Museum is the only museum in Northeastern Pennsylvania dedicated to showing the history of the Delaware Indian. The Museum traces the history of the Delawares through displays of ancient artifacts, weapons, and tools that form chronological commentary on life among the Indians for thousands of years.
Pottsgrove Manor --
100 W. King St., Pottstown, PA
The 1752 home of town founder John Potts has been restored. It contains 18th century Pennsylvania furnishings.
Powel House --
244 S. 3rd St., Philadelphia, PA
A Revolutionary War era mansion with elegant furnishings and lovely garden.
Presque Isle State Park --
P.O. Box 8510, Erie, PA
Presque Isle is a day-use park that provides year-round recreational opportunities. Overnight accommodations are available nearby. Over fifteen miles of trails appeal to hikers, bicyclists and cross-country skiers. Presque Isle offers swimming, boating, fishing and beautiful sandy beaches to its summer visitors. Winter enthusiasts come to the park to enjoy the outdoors and participate in a variety of ice and snow activities. Presque Isle has a unique history and continues to provide an ever-changing, diverse ecosystem.
Quecreek Mine Rescue Site --
151 Haupt Road, Somerset, PA
Nine miners were trapped underground in July 2002 for five days. This is the rescue site where all nine were successfully rescued. This is a very inspirational tour as all of the miner's were rescued successfully.
Quiet Creek Herb Farm --
93 Quiet Creek Lane, Brookville, PA
Educational facility dedicated to increase the public understanding of the importance of conservation of natural resources, ecological thinking and healthful sustainable living. Guests can walk through an herb and flower garden, attend various classes such as wreath making or soap making and attend educational events about natural living throughout the year. There are also kid's camps in the summer.
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm --
1000 Turkey Hill Road, Stroudsburg, PA
History comes to life on a 19th Century farmstead. Period dressed Family Guides re-enact the life of the original Pennsylvania German farming family who lived on the farm from 1780 to 1913. Quiet Valley offers different programs throughout the year such as a Summer Tour Program, Farm Animal Frolic, Harvest Festival, Old Time Christmas, Farm Hand Adventure, and School House Experience.
QVC Studios --
Wilson Drive, West Chester, PA
Since opening in the fall of 1997, QVC Studio Park in West Chester, PA has become a popular destination for thousands of visitors interested in seeing live television at its best. The QVC Studio Tour is a one-of-a-kind guided walking tour through the fantastic world of electronic retailing. At this state-of-the-art broadcasting facility, guests will see and experience how QVC products are sourced, tested, brought to life on air, and delivered to millions of QVC customers. There are views into the studio through the tour, including a spectacular view from the Observation Deck. Standing 50 feet above the 20,000-square-foot broadcast area, guests may be able to watch QVC programs in progress and may even catch a glimpse of a favorite host or guest!
Rachel Carson Homestead --
613 Marion Avenue, Springdale, PA
The Rachel Carson Homestead is the birthplace and early home of scientist and author, Rachel Carson (1907-1964). The 19th century farmhouse is listed as a National Historic Landmark and is located in Springdale, Pennsylvania. The Homestead is situated in a suburban neighborhood where visitors can tour the four remaining rooms that Rachel Carson shared with her parents, her brother and sister. Standing in her bedroom, you can look through the window as she did and imagine what life was like for her as a young girl in the early 1900s. This was a humble home that had no indoor plumbing and a lean-to kitchen at the back of the house.
Reading Public Museum --
500 Museum Road, Reading, PA
Rosenbach Museum and Library --
2008 Delancey Pl , Philadelphia, PA
Round Hill Exhibit Farm --
651 Round Hill Rd., Elizabeth, PA
The small working form includes the 1838 brick farmhouse.
Salt Springs Park --
Silver Creek Rd., Montrose PA, PA
Salt Springs State Park is a recreational, educational, and historical center in Susquehanna County and Northeastern Pennsylvania. The park offers a gorge with three magnificent waterfalls surrounded by a virgin hemlock forest and trails winding through 842 acres. At the base of the gorge is a bubbling salt spring, traces of an 1850s woolen mill, and mid-19th century farmhouses and barns.
Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center --
105 Seminary Street, Pennsburg, PA
The center's collection records the lives of this small German religious group who, in the 1730s, abandoned their homes in Silesia in order to start their lives anew in southeastern Pennsylvania. The center's exhibits and collections document the Schwenkfelder culture from their arrival to the present, and the history of the Perkiomen watershed region. Initiated in the 1880s, the site has become an important resource for genealogical studies, the history of the German Reformation, Pennsylvania German culture, and Schwenkfelder studies.
Shriver House Museum --
309 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA
The home of George Washington Shriver was built in 1860 on what was then considered a double lot on the edge of town. George's intentions were to raise his family here as well as house his business venture "Shrivers' Saloon and Ten Pin Alley". The home was originally built with an adjacent building located steps from the rear of the home and was 16 feet wide by 64 feet long, enough room for two bowling lanes.
Slate Belt Heritage Center --
30 North First Street, Bangor, PA
Slate Belt Heritage Center is a small museum in Bangor PA which serves as a tribute to the early Slate Belt settlers by showcasing their unique blend of ethnic cultures. The center contains two floors of self-guided exhibits. Although not shown on the website, there are classes available at times, and group tours may be scheduled during the week. Call for more details.
Slifer House Museum --
80 Magnolia Drive, Lewisburg, PA
Slifer House Museum was built for Eli Slifer who served as Secretary of PA. during the Civil War. His house was designed by the eminent Philadelphia architect Samuel Sloan, 1860-1862.The restored Victorian mansion overlooking the Susquehanna River was built about 1862. Victorian furnishings and decorative arts are displayed.
Snyder's of Hanover --
1350 York Street, Hanover, PA
Sparky and Clark's Coffee Roasters --
284 West Market Street, York, PA
The State Museum of Pennsylvania --
300 North Street, Harrisburg, PA
Located in the state capital of Harrisburg, The State Museum of Pennsylvania covers all aspects of Pennsylvania history and holds significant collections, that relate to some of America s most seminal, well-known events as well as important, historical individuals. Situated next to the State Capitol building, The State Museum is a mecca for 315,000 schoolchildren and adults who visit annually, seeking history and culture. Significantly, The State Museum has more visitors than any other museum in Pennsylvania between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, except for the Gettysburg National Battlefield. From its outstanding Civil War exhibits, to notable artifacts representing the foundations of American industry as well as political history dating to the early republic, The State Museum is the only museum in the Commonwealth where the public can experience the full expanse of the state s heritage and its connections to the national experience.
Steamtown National Historic Site --
4 Lackawanna Ave, Scranton, PA
Museum with dozens of historic trains, many that visitors can board and tour, exhibits, movies and train information built in an historic roundhouse.
Stenton Mansion --
4601 N 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Built in 1830 by James Logan, the house served as Revolutionary War headquarters for George Washington.
Stroud Mansion --
900 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA
Sunline Coach Company --
245 South Muddy Creek Rd., Denver, PA
Swetland Homestead - Luzerne County Historical Society --
885 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming, PA
Tara - A Country Inn --
2844 Lake Road, Clark, PA
This 1854 Greek Revival mansion is decorated with antiques and period furnishings. Tours are led by guides wearing Civil War era costumes.
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial --
143 S. Third Street, Philadelphia, PA
Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the room where he received notable visitors such as Chief Little Turtle and Thomas Jefferson, who said he was "as pure a son of liberty, as I have ever known..."
Thomas Massey House --
Lawrence Rd. at Springhouse Rd., Broomall, PA
Built in 1696, it is one of the oldest Quaker houses in Pennsylvania. Restored to its original condition, it contains period furnishings.
Thompson-Neely House & Taylor House --
Box 103, Washington Crossing, PA
The two houses are in different sections of the park but are both included on the same admission ticket. The Thompson-Neely House was built in 1702, while the Taylor House was built in 1816.
Tour-Ed Mine --
748 Bull Creek Road, Tarentum, PA
Experience what it was like to be a coal miner in the 1850's and today. Your guides are experienced coal miners, who will treat you to an amazing, educational tour 160 feet below the Earth's surface.
Troyer Farms --
P.O. Box 676, Waterford, PA
Tour this local potato chip factory. Includes tour, video and samples! Troyer Farms is the only U.S. manufacturer of potato chips that grows its own potatoes.
Tyler Gallery, Temple University, Tyler School of Art --
7725 Penrose Avenue, Elkins Park, PA
U.S. Brig Niagara - Erie Maritime Museum --
150 East Front Street, Erie, PA
During the Summer months you can sail onboard as a trainee in the Seamanship Training Program or as a Day Sail Student. The ship is a US Coast Guard inspected Sailing School Vessel and is available for public viewing at the Erie Maritime Museum when not out sailing.
US Mint (Philadelphia, PA) --
151 North Independence Mall East, Philadelphia, PA
Utz Snacks --
900 High Street, Hanover, PA
Valley Forge National Park --
1400 North Outer Line Drive , King of Prussia, PA
Visit the site of George Washington's winter encampment during the Revolutionary War. Friendly to homeschoolers, the education staff is happy to accomodate homeschooling groups for the Soldier's Life class, as well as, many others. Artifacts found at the site can be seen, free of charge, in the Visitor's Center. Washington's Headquarters charges a small fee, but the rest of the park is free to explore and experience. This is a great educational resource and very homeschool friendly as well.
Venango County Historical Society --
301 S. Park St, Franklin, PA
Warren County Historical Society --
210 4th Ave., Warren, PA
The society is housed in an 1873 Italian Renaissance house. Some rooms are furnished in period.
Washington Crossing Historic Park --
1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA
This 500-acre historic park consists of two discontinuous tracts. The Lower Park interprets the story of General Washington and his army's crossing of the Delaware River in 1776 and subsequent victories at the Battles of Trenton and Princeton. This area includes the historic structures of the McKonkey Ferry Inn/Tavern as well as the 19th century village of Taylorsville. Recreational facilities with picnic pavilions, Visitors Center, replica Durham boats and museum store are also part of the Lower Park. The Upper Park includes Bowman's Hill Tower (an observation tower, open seasonally), the historic Thompson-Neely house and grist mill, and a small military cemetery where members of Washington's army were buried during the 1776-77 encampment.
Watson-Curtze Mansion --
356 West Sixth Street, Erie, PA
The Watson-Curtze Mansion presents an example of the upper class lifestyle of the 1890s in Erie. This was a time when Erie was nearing the peak of its industrial development. The businessmen and industrialists who took advantage of this era to accumulate their fortunes enjoyed the privileges of an elegant lifestyle. Located on "Millionaires' Row"of the West Sixth Street Historic District, it provides an opportunity to view the architecture and craftsmanship of stained glass windows, friezes, stone, marble work and woodwork that went into building this example of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture.
Waynesborough --
2049 Waynsborough Rd., Paoli, PA
The birthplace and home of Revolutionary War hero Gen. Anthony Wayne. The restored Georgian style house was built of native stone quarried on the property. The house is furnished in period.
Wendell August Forge (PA) --
620 Madison Avenue, Grove City, PA 16127, , PA
A visit to Wendell August is an experience you won’t soon forget. Since 1923, Wendell August has pioneered the artistry of creating unique hand-hammered metal giftware. Today, Grove City is home to the nation’s oldest and largest forge still in operation. Guests to our facility can watch as skilled artisans and craftsmen create one-of-a-kind metal giftware in aluminum, solid bronze, copper, fine pewter and sterling silver.
West Overton Museums --
1 mile north on SR 819, Scottdale, PA
Among the complex's buildings are the 1838 Abraham Overholt Homestead and Springhouse, the birthplace of Henry Clay Frick.
Westmoreland Museum of Art --
221 North Main Street, Greensburg, PA
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts --
Business Offices, Harrisburg, PA
William Brinton 1704 House and Historic Site --
21 Oakland Road, West Chester, PA
Set among the rolling hills of the Brandywine Valley, the William Brinton 1704 House is one of the most authentic restorations in Pennsylvania and neighboring states. In 1704, in order to accommodate his wife and growing family, the younger William Brinton built this stone house based upon his recollections of medieval English architecture. The result was a home of uncommon grace, now known as the William Brinton 1704 House. Room by room inventories taken at the death of the builder in 1751 provided a guide for the unusually authentic collection of furnishings. The house’s notable features include twenty-seven leaded casement windows, plentiful closets, an indoor bake oven, raised hearths and a colonial herb garden.
Wilton Armetale --
Plumb and Square Streets, Mt Joy, PA
Guided tour starts from the factory store and takes you through the foundry manufacturing facility next door. See molten metal being poured into the sand molds at temperatures exceeding 1200 degrees. See the huge sand storage tank holding over 75 tons of sand. See sand cast molding performed the old way (manually) and the new way (automatically). See finishing inspection processes continue throughout with sawing, grinding vibratory, polishing, dishwashing and shipping.
The Wolf Sanctuary of PA --
465 Speedwell Forge Rd, Lititz, PA
In the heart of the Pennsylvania Dutch country, quietly secured on 22 acres of natural woodland, you will find the home of the Speedwell Wolves. For over 20 years the Darlington Family has offered refuge to Wolves who have found themselves without a place in the natural world. The Sanctuary has allowed the Wolves, as nearly as possible to associate as a pack, choose their mates and raise their offspring.
Wolfgang Candy --
50 East 4th. Avenue, York, PA
Woodmere Art Museum --
9201 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Celebrating Philadelphia's Artistic legacy. The legacy of Philadelphia's art can be seen through Woodmere's Permanent Art Collection, Art Classes, the Edward M. David Art Research Library, and Woodmere's Art Tours & Excursions. Enjoy Philadelphia, its art, and its artists through Woodmere Art Museum.
Wright's Ferry Mansion --
2nd & Cherry Sts., Columbia, PA
The restored 1738 English style stone house contains a collection of early 18th century Philadelphia furniture.
Wyck --
6026 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA
A unique survival, Wyck is the home of nine generations of one Philadelphia Quaker family, the Wistars and Haines, who owned it from 1689 to 1973. Original furnishings show the family's accumulation over two hundred years.
Zippo Visitior Center --
1932 Zippo Drive, Bradford, PA
ZOOAMERICA North American Wildlife Park --
100 W Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA