Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Pennsylvania and the New Nation
Discover the events and people that led to Pennsylvania becoming part of a new nation in this detailed, historical account. Included are links to video, maps, and pictorial images of the era.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Set Apart Religious Communities in Pennsylvania
Explore the history of Pennsylvania's religious communities in this detailed, historical account. Contained within this site are links to audio, video, and pictorial images of events and people during this era.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Pennsylvania Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths, and legends from the state of Pennsylvania.
BBC
Bbc: General 'Mad' Anthony Wayne
A detailed biography of General 'Mad' Anthony Wayne, a native of Pennsylvania and a general in the Amercian Revolution.
Other
Bethlehem Digital History Project
Provides online access to digitized primary source materials, transcriptions, translations and contextual information relating to the early history of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 1741 - 1844.
Other
Indians of Pennsylvania and the Delaware Valley
Provides an extensive look at the history and culture of Pennsylvania's first dwellers. There are a variety of links to websites containing information about the many different tribes that once occupied the land that is now Pennsylvania.
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Other
Dcnr: Common Trees of Pennsylvania [Pdf]
A list of common trees in Pennsylvania, as well as specific information on each tree.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Marian Anderson
Examine the historical contributions of world renown opera singer and Pennsylvania native, Marian Anderson in this concise biography.
Other
The Ephrata Cloister
Learn the story of Conrad Beissel, an interesting and influential man who established his own faith community at Ephrata.
National Audubon Society
National Audubon Society: John James Audubon (1785 1851)
Read the story of John J. Audubon (1785-1851 CE), a talented man who grew up in Pennsylvania and dedicated his life to the study of birds.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Pennsylvania Poets
Poets.org provides an overview of the poets from a particular state. The overview for Pennsylvania includes information on the featured poets (H. D., W. D. Snodgrass and Ron Silliman) and poems specifically about Pennsylvania.
Other
Gmsp: Military Career of General Meade
A detailed biography of General George Meade, a military man and eventual leader of Pennsylvania troops during the Civil War. Outlines his military career in detail.
Cayuse Canyon
The Us50: Pennsylvania
Features extensive information regarding Pennsylvania history, famous people, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
NSTATE
The Geography of Pennsylvania
Here you will find a variety of cool facts about the geography of the state of Pennsylvania. Find out the geographic center, total area, elevations and much more.
Other
Pennsbury Manor: William Penn
This resource includes a biography of William Penn, as well as links to other information regarding his life and the founding of Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Paul Robeson
Examine the life of renown scholar, athlete, singer and actor Paul Robeson and his influence on Pennsylvania's history.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Paul Robeson
Examine the life of renown scholar, athlete, singer and actor Paul Robeson and his influence on Pennsylvania's history.
US Department of Agriculture
Economic Research Service: Pennsylvania Fact Sheet
Find an all-in-one sheet of key statistics about Pennsylvania regarding population, income, education, employment, top commodities, top exports, and agricultural data.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Pennsylvania
Can you name the "two major cities" that dominate the state of Pennsylvania? At this site from the Library of Congress you can learn about how William Penn named this state and find answers to many other questions, as this site takes a...
CRW Flags
Flags of the World: Clickable Map of the United States
Includes both printable images and fascinating trivia behind the flag of each state. It includes alternate flags used in the past.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History
A website dedicated to explore the history of Pennsylvania. The website is divided into "Stories from PA History," "Visit PA Regions," and "Teach PA History." "Stories from PA History" includes histories built around state historical...
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Pennsylvania County Government Project
Understand how local county government works in Pennsylvania.
Open Door Team
Open Door Web Site: Other Colonies
This website gives just a brief run-down of the founding of the 13 original colonies.
Other
Office of State Representative Sam Rohrer: Pennsylvania State Symbols
A brief item-by-item review of Pennsylvania's state symbols.