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    Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission

    PA History 2 Go

    These short videos serve to introduce you, the virtual visitor, to Pennsylvania's state-owned historic sites and museums as we explore the varied stories that make up the commonwealth's rich history.

    PA History 2 Go Video Archive
    PA History 2 go

    Welcome to PA History 2 G0, a series of videos produced by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC), with funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. 

    These short videos serve to introduce you, the virtual visitor, to Pennsylvania's state-owned historic sites and museums as we explore the varied stories that make up the commonwealth's rich history.

    - Andrea Lowery, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission

     


    Anthracite Heritage Museum

    The Anthracite Heritage Museum tells the story of the people who set down roots in the anthracite coal fields

    Brandywine Battlefield Park

    The Battle of Brandywine stands as the largest, single-day land battle of the American Revolution.

    Bushy Run Battlefield

    Bushy Run Battlefield Park museum tells the story of the Battle of Bushy Run.

    Conrad Weiser Homestead

    Explore the homestead's collections, grounds and buildings.

    Cornwall Iron Furnace

    Cornwall Iron Furnace was the heart of a vast industrial plantation.

    Daniel Boone Homestead

    Learn about the diverse cultures represented in Pennsylvania's Oley Valley.

    Drake Well Museum

    Drake Well Museum shows the evolution of drilling.

    Eckley Miners' Village

    Eckley Miners' Village tells the story of the people of Pennsylvania’s anthracite coal region.

    Ephrata Cloister

    These videos offer a glimpse into one of Pennsylvania's most accomplished religious societies.

    Erie Maritme Museum

    These videos provide an introduction to one of the nation's most historic waterfronts.

    Fort Pitt Museum

    Fort Pitt hosts programs, tours, homeschool conferences and hands-on workshops.

    Graeme Park

    These videos introduce visitors to the stories of the site's 18th-century residents.

    Hope Lodge

    Explore one of the finest surviving Georgian homes.

    Joseph Priestley House

    Go behind the scenes of the home and laboratory of Joseph Priestley.

    Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum

    The Landis Valley Hotel is one of the original buildings at the Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum.

    Old Economy Village

    Old Economy Village housed a religious community known as the Harmony Society.

    Pennsylvania Lumber Museum

    Take a digital tour of a recreated lumber camp and a steam-powered circular sawmill

    Pennsylvania Military Museum

    These videos serve as a digital guide to the museum's collections and exhibits.

    Pennsbury Manor

    Pennsbury Manor was the personal country estate and residence of William Penn.

    Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania

    The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania preserves and interprets the commonwealth’s railroad history.

    Somerset Historical Center

    The Somerset Historical Center has exhibits and a research library.

    State Museum of Pennsylvania

    The State Museum of Pennsylvania demonstrates that Pennsylvania's story is America's story.