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Volunteers reenacted the moment freedom finally reached Texas in the aftermath of the Civil War at the Chester County ...
A history of Schuylkill County published in 1845 provides insight into the early settlement of the county. “The History of Northampton, Lehigh, Monroe, Carbon and Schuylkill Counties” by I. Daniel ...
As the nation prepares to celebrate Juneteenth, the legacy of thousands of Black Civil War soldiers who trained in Montgomery County will never be forgotten.
At the Camp William Penn Museum in Cheltenham, thousands of Black Civil War soldiers are remembered for their contributions ...
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For a blast-from-the-past experience, you can check out a heritage railroad. Some reader recommendations include the East ...
Butler County MetroParks plans to demolish a historic farmhouse that's been vandalized several times. The daughter of a former Hamilton mayor hopes to save the house by raising money to restore it or ...
Trump left the intrigue of Washington and pressures of his position to head toward a hero's welcome at the Irvin Works plant ...
I don’t leave home without ‘em, which is why this week’s column is a travelogue of running the Big Island of Hawaii. Everyone’s somewhat familiar with Hawaii’s Ironman Triathlon in ...
Troopers from the Butler barracks responded to a reported explosion at a residence off Sawyer Road in Muddy Creek Township just before 1:30 p.m., authorities said. One man was injured and taken to the ...
Several of Somerset County's most unique and historic barns are featured in a barn tour planned by members of the Historic Barn and Farm Foundation of Pennsylvania (HBFF), who are coming to the ...