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This category lists sites which present the history of an era or region through collections in museums composed of historic artifacts located in Pennsylvania.

Subcategories

• Living History and Open Air

Resources in This Category

• Atwater Kent Museum of Philadelphia History

  http://www.philadelphiahistory.org/
  Exhibits and displays of artifacts depicting the history of the city.

• Conneaut Lake Area Historical Society

  http://www.conneautlakehistory.com/
  Nonprofit organization preserves the area's history. Includes programs and events, membership details, items for sale, and hours of operation.

• Coolspring Power Museum

  http://www.coolspringpowermuseum.org/
  Collects and preserves early stationary internal combustion engines in over twenty buildings, and also provides a gift shop. Includes the history of the museum, admission, membership and directions.

• Eastern State Penitentiary

  http://www.easternstate.org/
  Offers tour of the complex. Includes historical timeline, details of exhibits, hours, admission, events, membership, volunteer opportunities, directions. Located in Philadelphia.

• Johnstown Flood Museum

  http://www.jaha.org/attractions/johnstown-flood-museum/
  Tells the story of the 1889 tragedy and recovery. Provides pictures and visitor information.

• Landis Valley Museum

  http://www.landisvalleymuseum.org/
  Collects, conserves, exhibits, and interprets Pennsylvania German material, culture, history and heritage from 1740 through 1940. Includes details of collections, virtual tour, educational resources, events and programs, hours, admission and directions. Located in Lancaster.

• Penn-Brad Oil Museum

  http://pennbradoilmuseum.org/
  The history of the community through displays and exhibits in Bradford.

• Penns Valley Area Historical Museum

  http://pennsvalleymuseum.org/
  Interprets the pre-historical, historical and cultural heritage of the people of the area through a collection of artifacts and a genealogical library. Includes a visitor's guide, volunteerism and membership details. Located in Aaronsburg.

• Portage Station Museum

  http://www.portagepa.us/images/buildings/station_museum_train_depot.htm
  Features two-story brick train depot built in 1926 by John T. Gray and Son. Served as a station on the Pennsylvania Railroad until 1954. Includes virtual tour, details of exhibits and hours.

• Renfrew Museum and Park

  http://renfrewmuseum.org/
  Museum of local art and history. Information on hours, events and membership. Waynesboro.

• Senator John Heinz History Center

  http://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/
  A Smithsonian-affiliated museum and the largest history museum in Pennsylvania, dedicated to the 250 year history of the Western Pennsylvania region. Located in Pittsburgh.

• Slate Belt Museum and Historical Society

  http://www.slatebeltmuseum.org/
  Housed in a landmark 1836 building in Mount Bethel, permanent displays include slate mining exhibit, antique farm implements, Victorian home furnishings and clothing, and local Indian artifacts. Includes history of the building and hours.

• The World of Scouting Museum

  http://www.worldofscoutingmuseum.org/
  Displays and exhibits of artifacts telling the history of the girl and boy scouts in Valley Forge.

• Wayne County Historical Society and Museum

  http://waynehistorypa.org/
  Society and museum dedicated to the preservation of history. Includes information on the Stourbridge Lion Replica, the first locomotive to run on commercial track in America. Located in Honesdale, PA.

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