- 101st Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
home.att.net/~edboots/101pa.htm
- 11th Pennsylvania Regiment
Revolutionary War reenacting group.
www.EleventhPA.org
- 142nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
Reenactment group for Company G of the 142nd infantry. Also includes history and a cemetery research project.
www.142dpvi.org
- 145th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Company D
Civil War reenactment unit portraying the third regiment raised in Erie, PA, in 1862.
www.145thpvi.org
- 15th Pennsylvania Volunteers Regiment Co. C
Provides information on 15th Pennsylvania Volunteers Regiment Co. C.
www.ok13.com/websites/mypahoa/venite/genealogy/15th.htm
- 18th Century PA German Naming Customs
www.kerchner.com/germname.htm
- 18th Century PA German Nicknames
www.kerchner.com/nickname.htm
- 1969 York Race Riot@
dir.yahoo.com/.../1960s/1969_York_Race_Riot
- 199th Pennsylvania Volunteers Regiment Co. I
Provides information on 199th Pennsylvania Volunteers Regiment Co. I.
www.ok13.com/websites/mypahoa/venite/genealogy/199.htm
- 1st Pennsylvania Battalion
Historical interpreters dedicated to the portrayal of the Continental soldier of America's Revolution.
www.1stpb.org
- 32nd Pennsylvania Volunteers Regiment@
dir.yahoo.com/.../Genealogy/Civil_Muster_Rolls
- 3rd Pennsylvania Volunteers Regiment - Company D
Provides information on 3rd Pennsylvania Volunteers Regiment Company D.
www.ok13.com/websites/mypahoa/venite/genealogy/54th.htm
- 42nd Pennsylvania Infantry, Co. A - The Bucktail Regiment
www.pabucktail.com
- 49th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry - Company A
Provides information on 49th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Company A.
www.integratedpower.com/49thpva.htm
- 93rd Pennsylvania Regimental Roster
Provides information on 93rd Pennsylvania Regimental Roster.
www.angelfire.com/pa/Stump44/roster.html
- 93rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
Battle information on Gettysburg, Williamsburg, Spotsylvania, and full roster of the 93rd.
www.angelfire.com/pa/Stump44/index.html
- A.I.R. Gallery
Cooperative, nonprofit gallery for women artists.
www.airnyc.org
- Aces High Gallery
Presents a collection of World War II memorabilia and aviation art.
www.aceshighgallery.com
- Allegheny County Genealogy
www.rootsweb.com/~paallegh
- American Historical Theatre (AHT)
Professional performers recreating historical characters and interpretations.
www.americanhistoricaltheatre.org
- Andersonville Prison Records for the 103rd Pennsylvania Volunteers Infantry
users.aol.com/EvanSlaug/aville.html
- Annual Gettysburg Reenactment
Schedule of events, photographs, and reenactor updates for the annual July event.
www.gettysburgreenactment.com
- Battle of Gettysburg@
dir.yahoo.com/.../Battles_and_Campaigns/Battle_of_Gettysburg
- Beaver County History Online
Includes pages for students, how to do historical and family research, essays and more.
www.bchistory.org
- Berks County Genealogical Society
Encourages and promotes genealogical research.
www.berksgenes.org
- Berlin, Pennsylvania Historical Society
Features photos and background.
www.berlinpa.com
- Biographical Dictionary of Pennsylvania Legislators
Independent historical research project.
www.bdopl.com
- Blair County Historical Society
Preserves, promotes, and interprets the history of Blair County.
www.blaircohistory.org
- Blue Bell Hill
Includes photos, stories, and information about the Blue Bell Hill neighborhood.
www.bluebellhill.org
- Bridging the Urban Lanscape
Online exhibit of historical photographs, images, and text of Pittsburg, its bridges, and its neighborhoods.
www.clpgh.org/exhibit/exhibit.html
- Bube's Brewery
Intact historic 19th century brewery and museum complex. Also home to four restaurants: The Catacombs, Alios, Bottling Works, and Biergarten.
www.bubesbrewery.com
- Bucks County Genealogy
Clark, Vanluvanee, Sutton, Benner, Morgan, Martindale.
freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~buckscounty
- Bucks County Historical Society
operates the Mercer Museum, Spruance Library, and Fonthill Museum.
www.mercermuseum.org
- Burtner House
Historic 19th century stone house.
www.akvalley.com/burtner
- Butler County Genealogy
www.rootsweb.com/~pabutler/index.htm
- Camp Curtin Historical Society
Dedicated to the preservation of the largest Federal camp of the Civil War.
www.campcurtin.org
- Cartwright
George Cartwright, son Cyrus, b. 1833 and descendants. Western PA origin. Surnames: Bowen, Cameron, Cox, Hager, Keller, Mueller, Mullinex, Mumma, Nielsen, Porter, Powell, Womer, and more.
www.cartwright-us.com
- Centennial Exhibition Digital Collection
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Exhibit about the first major World's Fair held in the U.S. Features the Free Library of Philadelphia's collection of photographs and material.
libwww.library.phila.gov/CenCol
- Centre County, PA Genealogical Society
Genealogical resources for Centre County, research -- books available, meeting information, links to other sites in the county.
www.rootsweb.com/~paccgs
- Christiana Resistance, The
Examines the 1851 resistance by free blacks in support of runaway slaves in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Includes background on the Fugitive Slave Law.
muweb.millersville.edu/~ugrr/christiana
- CivilWarPA.com
Features visitor guides for the Battle of Gettysburg, Camp William Penn, and the Pennsylvania Civil War Discovery Trail.
www.civilwarpa.com
- Coal Region
Nostalgia, coal speak dictionary, recipes, etc. from the Coal Region of Eastern Pennsylvania.
www.coalregion.com
- Columbia Historic Preservation Society
Includes a brief history of Columbia, upcoming events, and more.
www.columbiahistoric.com
- Compass Inn Museum
Restored 1799 stagecoach stop, located on U.S. Route 30.
www.compassinn.com
- Conemaugh Township Genealogy
Providing census and cemetery data, local history, and resource information.
www.rootsweb.com/~pasomers/conemaugh
- Conestoga Area Historical Society, The
Preserving the history of the townships of Conestoga, Manor, Martic, Pequea, and Millersville Borough.
www.rootsweb.com/~pacahs
- Corry Historical Museum
Online exhibits.
www.tbscc.com/museum
- Corry, Pennsylvania History and Genealogy
Includes historical photos.
www.ancestors.net/corry
- Cumberland County Historical Society
Dedicated to preserving, collecting, and interpreting county history.
www.historicalsociety.com
- Delaware Valley Historical Aircraft Association (DVHAA)
History and photos of the aircraft and artifacts at NAS-JRB Willow Grove, Pennsylvania.
www.dvhaa.org
- Drake Well Museum
Site of the world's first commercially successful well drilled for oil in 1859.
www.drakewell.org
- Dwyer, R. Budd (1939-1987)@
dir.yahoo.com/.../History/Dwyer__R__Budd__1939_1987_
- Eastern State Penitentiary@
dir.yahoo.com/.../History/Eastern_State_Penitentiary
- Eckley Miners' Village
Restored company mining town built in the anthracite region of Pennsylvania during the 19th century. Features tours, lectures, and more.
www.eckleyminers.org
- Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
Provides information about visiting Poe's home in Philadelphia, now a national historic site. Includes information on educational programs, planning your visit to the site, and special events dates.
www.nps.gov/edal
- Eldred World War II Museum
British-American munitions plant for WWII, the museum includes a library, diaramas, and letters.
www.eldredwwiimuseum.org
- Elfreth's Alley
Elfreth's Alley is a National Historic Landmark and the nation's oldest residential street.
www.elfrethsalley.org
- Ellwood City Historical Society
Contains historical and membership information, a museum tour, and more.
www.ellwoodhistory.com
- Fort Hunter Mansion and Park
Historic and recreational park featuring museum exhibits, nature areas, picnic facilities and more.
www.forthunter.org
- Fort Necessity National Battlefield
Comprised of a visitor center, battlefield with the reconstructed Fort Necessity, and the Mount Washington Tavern.
www.nps.gov/fone
- Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge
Offers American history education and retreats for students, teachers, and communities.
www.freedomsfoundation.com
- Friends of Franklin, Inc.
International association promoting the fellowship, learning, and spirit of Benjamin Franklin. Includes the Franklin Gazette and upcoming events.
www.benfranklin2006.org
- Friends of Old Annville
Focuses on historic preservation and awareness, and organizes the Historic Old Annville Day, an annual day-long celebration of the history of Annville. Also acts as a sponsor to the Quittie Creek Nature Park Project.
www.fooa.org
- Genealogical Records at the Pennsylvania State Archives
www.phmc.state.pa.us/bah/dam/genie1.htm?secid=31
- General Lee's Headquarters Museum
Learn about the history of the building and the events that it has seen.
www.civilwarheadquarters.com
- Glen Foerd on the Delaware
Situated on 18 acres overlooking the scenic Delaware River and is the last surviving riverfront estate in Philadelphia that is open to the public.
www.glenfoerd.org
- Graystone Society, The
Created to assist the city with municipal improvement and economic development through historic preservation.
www.graystonesociety.org
- Great American Civil War Society
Reenacting battles and raising funds for historic preservation.
users.supernet.com/gacws/index1.htm
- Great War Association, The
Organization of World War I living history groups. Includes news, schedule, links, and directions to the Caesar Krauss Great War Memorial Site.
www.great-war-assoc.org
- Harmony Museum
Dedicated to preserving the heritage of the Harmonist Society.
www.harmonymuseum.org
- Hart Family Pennsylvania Dutch Genealogy Database
midatlantic.rootsweb.com/familyhart
- Heffley
Information on family members from Berks and Somerset Counties, PA.
www.pseudoprime.com/genealogy/heffley.html
- Hershey Museum
Dedicated to Milton Hershey and how he built his chocolate factory and the town around it.
www.hersheymuseum.org
- Historic Pittsburgh Maps Collection
Representative selection of plat maps which were published by the G. M. Hopkins Company and cover the greater Pittsburgh area through the years of 1872 to 1939.
digital.library.pitt.edu/maps
- Historic Pittsburgh Project
Integrated Web based digital library of materials related to Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania.
digital.library.pitt.edu/pittsburgh
- Historic Preservation Trust
Preserves and protects historically significant buildings and structures in Lancaster County, PA.
www.hptrust.org
- Historical and Preservation Society of the Greater Shickshinny Area
Lists maps, news artcles, obituaries, and more.
www.rootsweb.com/~pashs
- Historical Connellsville
www.fay-west.com/connellsville/historic
- Historical Society of Pennsylvania@
dir.yahoo.com/.../History/Organizations
- History of Danville
Story of the settlement and naming of the town.
www.expage.com/page/danvillehistory
- History of Salisbury, Pennsylvania
From the Cornplanter Indians, to early settlers, through plaque and disaster, to its war heroes and sports exploits, discover the charm of this southwestern Pennsylvania town.
salisburypa.com
- Homestead Strike@
dir.yahoo.com/.../Labor/Homestead_Strike
- Hope Lodge
Located in suburban Philadelphia, this building is a fine example of Georgian architecture in America.
www.ushistory.org/hope
- House Von Draken
Studies and re-creates aspects of life during Medieval times.
www.vondraken.org
- Huber Breaker Preservation Society
Working towards the development of the Huber Breaker as a historical site and park commemorating coal mining heritage.
www.huberbreaker.org
- Independence Seaport Museum (ISM)
Maritime history museum. Home to Cruiser OLYMPIA and Submarine BECUNA.
www.phillyseaport.org
- Irish Memorial at Penn's Landing, The
Bronze sculpture commemorating the sesquicentennial of the Irish Famine as well as Irish immigration to the U.S.
www.irishmemorial.org
- Jefferson County Genealogy
www.pa-roots.com/~jefferson
- Johnstown Area Heritage Association (JAHA)
Includes information on the Heritage Discovery Center, the Wagner-Ritter House, and the Jamestown Flood.
www.jaha.org
- Landis Valley Museum
Outdoor living history museum includes farmsteads, craft buildings, and more.
www.landisvalleymuseum.org
- Levittown, Pa. - Building the Suburban Dream
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Explores the early history of Levittown from the perspective of those who built and lived the suburban dream.
www.fandm.edu/levittown/default.html
- Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation - Philadelphia Chapter
Dedicated to stimulating public interest in and advancing knowledge of the expedition as it relates to the Philadelphia area.
www.lewisandclarkphila.org
- Liberty Bell@
dir.yahoo.com/.../History/Liberty_Bell
- Lights of Liberty Show
Moonlit journey through Independence National Historical Park which relives the American Revolution through projection, 3D sound, and the Philadelphia Orchestra.
www.lightsofliberty.org
- Lower Merion Historical Society
Encourages the study, collection, and preservation of local historical documents.
www.lowermerion.org
- Luzerne County Genweb
Offers census, cemeteries, wills, biographies, and more.
www.rootsweb.com/~paluzern
- Manheim Historical Society
Dedicated to the preservation local landmarks.
www.manheimpa.com
- McIntyre, Pennsylvania: The Everyday Life of a Coal Mining Company Town
Considers the history of the town which was developed by the Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Company in Indiana County, western Pennsylvania from 1910-1947.
www.mcintyrepa.com
- Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States
Organization of Union officer descendents.
suvcw.org/mollus.htm
- Millard Family of Berks County
Beginning with Thomas Millard in 1681.
members.aol.com/genmillard/Berks.htm
- Moland House Park
George Washington's headquarters in August, 1777, and said to be the first place where the American flag was flown.
www.moland.org
- National Canal Museum
Exhibits on the regional canal system that connected the area's anthracite coal mines to New York and Philadelphia.
www.canals.org
- National Civil War Museum
Attempts to provide equally-balanced humanistic presentations without bias to Union or Confederate causes.
www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.com
- National Constitution Center
Dedicated to honoring and explaining the U.S. Constitution through interactive and multimedia exhibits, photographs, film, sculpture, text, and artifacts.
www.constitutioncenter.org
- New Garden Historical Commission
For New Garden Township, Chester County, PA.
www.ccil.org/~nghc
- Ohio Valley Chapter 22, Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology
Offering monthly meetings and field trips for amateur archaeologists interested in the historic and prehistoric archaeology of Western Pennsylvania.
ohiovalley22.homestead.com
- Our Bradford Co Roots
Research on the Wells, Schaffer, Decker, Crane, Vroman and Schrader families.
members.aol.com/WELZFAM/tree.html
- Pa Roots
www.pa-roots.com
- Pen Ryn Mansion
Available for banquets, meetings, and tours.
www.penrynmansion.com
- Penn, William (1644-1718)@
dir.yahoo.com/.../People/Penn__William__1644_1718_
- Pennsylvania Civil War Volunteers
Includes searchable rosters, muster rolls, histories, and pension rolls.
www.pacivilwar.com
- Pennsylvania Dutch Family History
Includes history, genealogy, customs and culture of the Pennsylvania Dutch.
midatlantic.rootsweb.com/padutch
- Pennsylvania GenWeb@
dir.yahoo.com/.../Genealogy/Organizations
- Pennsylvania Historical Association
For scholars and members of the public interested in the study of Pennsylvania history.
www.pa-history.org
- Pennsylvania LeFevres
History and genealogy of the descendants of Huguenot Isaac LeFevre of 1669.
www.PennsylvaniaLeFevres.org
- Pennsylvania State History
Provides information about the state archives, historical publications and programs, preservation, archaeology, and more.
www.phmc.state.pa.us
- Pennsylvania State Police Historical, Educational and Memorial Center
Educating the public on the first uniformed state police in the country.
www.psp-hemc.org
- Pennsylvania State Symbols, Emblems, Flag and Seal
www.netstate.com/states/symb/pa_symb.htm
- Pennsylvania Volunteers of the Spanish-American War
Includes regimental rosters and histories, explanation of Army designations, forum, and links to other resources.
www.paspanishamericanwar.com
- People's Place, The
Amish and Mennonite heritage and cultural center.
www.thepeoplesplace.com
- Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Designed to honor those who served in all branches of the United States armed forces during the Vietnam War.
grunt.space.swri.edu/philmem.htm
- PhillyHistory.org
Philadelphia City Archive is one of the United States' largest municipal archives, with an estimated two million photographs that date from the late 1800s. These pictures paint a stunning portrait of Philadelphia and its industry, architecture, culture, and people.
www.phillyhistory.org
- Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation
Preservation organization serving Allegheny County.
www.phlf.org
- Pittsburgh Pirates (1925-1930)
Devoted to the city of Pittsburgh's first NHL hockey team.
www.LetsGoPens.com/pirates
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Guide to Genealogy and Reference Information
Describes genealogy and reference material available from the Post-Gazette archives; lists locations and media types.
www.post-gazette.com/newslinks/genealogy.asp
- Preservation Pennsylvania
Noprofit organization dedicated to the preservation or the commonwealth's historic resources.
www.preservationpa.org
- Punxsutawney Area Historical and Genealogical Society
Includes information about the museum and its genealogical records, plus old photos.
www.punxsyhistory.org
- Rachel Carson Homestead
Includes information about the birthplace and childhood home of the author of Silent Spring. Also provides access to electronic information about her life and work.
www.rachelcarsonhomestead.org
- Rough and Tumble Engineers Historical Association
Living museum of historical equipment, mostly to do with farming, but also including steam railroading and antique autos and trucks.
www.roughandtumble.org
- Schuylkill County Genealogy Ties
Includes original databases, public records, directory of cemeteries and churches, county history, mining reports, and more.
www.rootsweb.com/~paschuy2
- Senator John Heinz History Center
Museum and research facility devoted to preserving and presenting the sweeping history and heritage of the Western Pennsylvania region.
www.pghhistory.org
- Stenton Museum
Former country house of James Logan, secretary to William Penn, now preserved as an exhibit. Features early Georgian architecture and 18th century decorative arts.
www.stenton.org
- Stubbs - Uplinger Family Tree@
dir.yahoo.com/.../Lineages_and_Surnames/Stubbs___Uplinger
- Swayne
Hosts an online transcription of Chester County Swaynes by Norman Walton Swayne.
swayne.0catch.com
- U.S. Brig Niagara and Erie Maritime Museum
Features the U.S. Brig Niagara, a reconstruction of Oliver Hazard Perry's flagship in the Battle of Lake Erie, as well as exhibits on Pennsylvania's maritime heritage.
www.brigniagara.org
- Underground Railroad and York County, Pennsylvania, The
Offers images and background of locations throughout the county.
muweb.millersville.edu/~ugrr/yorkugrr/york_ugrr.htm
- United States Army Heritage Center
Plans for the Army's key historial archives and museum.
www.armymuseum.com
- Upper Moreland Historical Association
www.umha.com
- ushistory.org
Focuses on the Colonial and Revolutionary periods in the Philadelphia area with special sections on Betsy Ross, Ben Franklin, the Liberty Bell, Valley Forge and the Brandywine Battlefield.
www.ushistory.org
- Valley of the Shadow Project
Looks at the Civil War from the perspective of two communities straddling the Mason Dixon Line: Staunton, Virginia, and Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
jefferson.village.virginia.edu/vshadow2
- Whiskey Rebellion@
dir.yahoo.com/.../Military_History/Whiskey_Rebellion
- William Penn Plans the City
xroads.virginia.edu/~CAP/PENN/pnplan.html
- World War II Veterans of Delaire Landing
Showing current and service photos of the men and women who served in WWII and now reside in Delaire Landing.
www.zubeworld.com/ww2
- York County Heritage Trust
Nonprofit organization managing the Historical Society Museum & Library, the Gates House, the Plough Tavern, the Bobb Log House, the Industrial & Agricultural Museum, the Bonham House, and the Fire Museum.
www.yorkheritage.org
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