HISTORY HISTORY A QUICK LES SON By Jim Cheney American 1800s Explore the industries that built America at the National Museum of Industrial History in Bethlehem. Special focus is given to those that thrived in eastern Pennsylvania. See the Kennett Underground Railroad Center in Kennett Square, which showcases the history of the Underground Railroad and the fight to end slavery in America. Discover how we conquered the mighty Alleghenies at the Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site near Gallitzin, one of the greatest engineering feats in Pennsylvania history. Uncover the birthplace of the oil industry in northwestern Pennsylvania’s Oil Region National Heritage Area in Oil City. Attractions include a reproduction of the world’s first oil well. Learn the history of the Great Lakes at the Erie Maritime Museum and see a replica of the U.S. Brig Niagara, the ship that saved America from northerly attack during the War of 1812. U.S. Brig Niagara, Erie UNCOVERING THE JOURNEY TO THE 1700s Fort Ligonier, Ligonier Valley Forge National Historical Park, King of Prussia Explore the history of America at Philadelphia’s brand new Museum of the American Revolution , open to the public on April 19, 2017. This museum guides visitors through ideas and events that sparked the revolution and the legacy that continues to resonate throughout the world today. Learn the history of the French and Indian War at Fort Ligonier ’s Center for History Education. The on-site museum and recreated fort offer a glimpse into this little-known period. See how iron was made and how it helped build the developing nation at Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site in Elverson. Learn how the site was ahead of its time in both women’s and minorities’ rights. Discover the Continental Army’s most trying time at Valley Forge National Historical Park near King of Prussia, and learn how these brave soldiers came out as a fighting force capable of taking on the mighty British army. 12 visitPA.com PHOTOS: (this page from top) courtesy of Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board; courtesy of Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau; courtesy of VisitErie
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