Pennsylvania is home to over 160 historic landmarks, with more than 100 located outside of Philadelphia and over 60 within the city itself. These sites reflect the rich history and cultural heritage of the state, making it a significant destination for history enthusiasts and travelers alike.
250 Years, powered by A-1 Tours has put together a list of historical landmarks, monuments, and other attractions in New York that we think are worth visiting:
Washington’s Headquarters
Located in Montgomery County and also known as Isaac Potts House. This is a historic house that served as George Washington’s headquarters at Valley Forge during the American Revolutionary War.
Washington Crossing Historic Park
Located between Yardley and New Hope, on the Delaware River. The park was formed to commemorate George Washington and a small army of 2,400 men crossed the Delaware River at McConkey’s Ferry.
Conrad Weiser Homestead
Located in Womelsdorf and the home of Johann Conrad Wesider, who enlisted in the Iroquois on the British side in the French and Indian War.
Edgar Allen Poe House
Located at 532 N. 7th Street in North Philadelphia and home of famous poet Edgar Allen Poe.
Wyk
Located at 6206 Germantown Avenue in Germantown and historic house from 1690. It is the site of a British field hospital in the Battle of Germantown.
James Buchanan House
Located at 520 Dublin Road in Bucks County and home of James Buchanan while he was President in his final years.
Bushy Run Battlefield
Located in Westmoreland and site of the Battle of Bushy Run during Pontiac’s Rebellion.
Carrie Blast Furnaces
Located in Allegheny and the only surviving World War II furnaces in the Pittsburgh area.
Liberty Bell
Located at 526 Market Street. Previously called the State House Bell or Old State House Bell and is an iconic symbol of American Independence.
Betsy Ross House
Located at 239 Arch Street and the site where the flag maker Betsy Ross lived when she sewed the first American flag.
Independence National Historical Park
Located in Philadelphia and associated with the American Revolution.
