Steamtown National Historic Site tells the story of railroading and the men and women who built the industry in the United States.
Tag: Historic Sites
Steamtown Train Ride: Moscow Holiday Express
Steamtown National Historic Site was the stepping off point for our holiday train to the station in Moscow, PA, where we met Santa, checked out model trains, and enjoyed holiday treats.
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
A visit to Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site near Birdsboro, Berks County, for a ranger-led tour and sand casting demonstration.
Crystal Cave
What is now known as Berks County is the ancestral home of the Lenape people. Date of Visit: August 3, 2025 Tucked away in the northern corner of Berks County, three miles east of the village of Virginville and five miles west of Kutztown, exists one of the oldest tourist attractions in Pennsylvania. Crystal Cave […]
Horseshoe Curve
A family outing to the Horseshoe Curve to watch trains and enjoy a picnic by the tracks.
Conrad Weiser Homestead
A snowy day walk around the grounds of the Conrad Weiser Homestead – home to one of the most imporant men of Colonial Pennsylvania.
Daniel Boone Homestead
Exploring the Daniel Boone Homestead in Berks County and some of its historic buildings on a snowy winter day.
Berks Heritage Center and Union Canal Trail
A visit to the Berks County Heritage Center while riding the Union Canal Trail.
Valley Forge National Historical Park
Join us as we explore the history of Valley Forge Park while also discovering the 20 miles of hiking and bike trails.
Eisenhower National Historic Site
A visit to the Eisenhower National Historic Site, located near Gettysburg Battlefield in Gettysburg, PA. Explore Dwight Eisenhower’s home.