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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.
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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.
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...
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...
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: William Strayhorn
Examine the historical contributions made to the jazz world by this noted composer and arranger from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Philadelphia: Convention City
Provides information on the famous conventions that Philadelphia is known for, beginning with the Constitutional Convention.
Robin Chew
Lucidcafe: Lucretia Mott
This site from Lucidcafe provides a brief description of the life of Lucretia Mott, a Quaker minister and "a leader of the antislavery and women's rights movements in America."
Curated OER
Formal Painting of Mifflin as a Teenager
Provides details about a historical marker on Mifflin. Includes a short biographical sketch plus links to three famous Mifflin portraits (by Benjamin West, Charles Wilson Peale & John Singleton Copley).
Curated OER
Thomas Mifflin Wearing a Dark Suit With a Yellow Vest and Ruffled Shirt
Provides details about a historical marker on Mifflin. Includes a short biographical sketch plus links to three famous Mifflin portraits (by Benjamin West, Charles Wilson Peale & John Singleton Copley).