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Pennsylvania Military Heritage Trail
Pennsylvania has a rich military history that ties the Commonwealth to our nation’s wars and military conflicts. During the colonial and early national periods, locations spanning the state were the sites of military outposts and numerous military actions. During the American Civil War, Pennsylvania served as a logistical and personnel center for the Union Army and was, at selected moments, the scene of major military action. Since the Civil War, the Commonwealth has continued to support the nation with significant numbers of Soldiers, as a logistical center, and as a key transit location for those moving to the fight.
Army Heritage and Education Center
The Army premier facility to promote an understanding of the history and heritage of the ARmy.
Brandywine Battlefield
American Revolutionary War Battlefield - September 11, 1777
Battle of Germantown
October 1777 - General George Washington conceived a plan to attack General Howe's 9,000 troop garrison stationed in Germantown.
Battle of Paoli
The Battle of Paoli, also called the "Paoli Massacre," was a small, vicious battle that was fought at on September 20-21, 1777
The Civil War & Underground Railroad Museum of Philadephia
Founded in 1888 by veteran Union Army, Navy and Marine corps officers, ours is the oldest chartered Civil War institution in the United States created to preserve the history of that conflict, and to promote public education through the collection, preservation and display of artifacts and written and photographic documents.
Philadelphia Naval Shipyard
The Philadelphia Naval Shipyard was the first Naval Shipyard in the Nation. It ceased operations on 27 September 1996.
Fort Mifflin
The British started to build this historic fort in 1772. It was completed in 1776 by the Revolutionary forces under the direction of Benjamin Franklin.
Mid Atlantic Air Museum
The Mid Atlantic Air Museum's aircraft collection is a diverse one, including aircraft built from 1928 to 1982. Though the museum has a significant collection of "warbirds" the museum is much, much more and contains 22 military aircraft and 43 aircraft from various civilian venues.
National Civil War Museum
The only museum in The United States that portrays the entire story of the American Civil War. Equally balanced presentations are humanistic in nature without bias to Union or Confederate causes.
Fort Hunter Mansion and Park
Faced with the mounting threat of the French and Indian War, the British built a series of small forts from Harris Ferry (Harrisburg) to Fort Augusta in Sunbury. Fort Hunter, ideally situated at a bend in the river, served as a alarm station and supply depot just north of Harrisburg.
Pennsylvania National Guard Military Museum at Fort Indiantown Gap
Housed in a two story barracks built in 1941, the Pennsylvania National Guard Military Museum showcases items and weapons from the Civil War to the Gulf War, as well as items that depict the history of the Pennsylvania National Guard and Fort Indiantown Gap.
The Pennsylvania Military Museum
The Pennsylvania Military Museum was dedicated by the State Historical and Museum Commission
to preserve history and educate, as well as honor this state's "Citizen soldier."
Commemoration to the men and women of all branches of service is the museum's focus.
Significant "homefront" efforts of the citizens are highlighted from the early French and
Indian War through more recent conflicts of Vietnam and Desert Storm. It is administered by the
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
to preserve history and educate, as well as honor this state's "Citizen soldier."
Commemoration to the men and women of all branches of service is the museum's focus.
Significant "homefront" efforts of the citizens are highlighted from the early French and
Indian War through more recent conflicts of Vietnam and Desert Storm. It is administered by the
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Fort Roberdeau Historic Site and Natural Area
Features a reconstructed Revolutionary War stockade surrounding six log cabins. It also includes an 1858 barn containing exhibits and a museum shop, an education center in an 1860 farmhouse, three nature trails, picnic facilities, and White Oak Hall, a large multipurpose facility.
Jimmy Stewart Museum
ASpects of the exhibits celebrate Jimmy Stewarts service in the Army Air Corps and US Air Force.
Fort Louden
A fort in colonial Pennsylvania, one of several in colonial America named after John Campbell, 4th Earl of Loudoun. The fort was built in 1756 during the French and Indian War by Pennsylvania militia and served as a post on the Forbes Road during the Forbes expedition that successfully drove the French away from Fort Duquesne.
In 1765, following Pontiac's Rebellion, settlers upset with the resumption of trade with Native Americans forced the British garrison to evacuate the fort.
Reproduction constructed on site in 1993.
In 1765, following Pontiac's Rebellion, settlers upset with the resumption of trade with Native Americans forced the British garrison to evacuate the fort.
Reproduction constructed on site in 1993.
Fort Ligonier
The impressive Fort, finest of its type in North America, is a full-scale, on-site reconstruction of the 1758-1766 original, situated on a commanding hilltop in the beautiful Laurel Highlands. Enriching living history activities and pageantry such as reenactments, battles, encampments, folkcrafts and archeological digs enhance your educational experience with a vividness no textbook can match.
Oliver Miller Homestead
In July 1794, federal officials attempted to serve a writ which imposed a fine of $250 for the failure of Oliver family to register a still and required their appearance at Federal Court in Philadelphia. William Oliver angrily refused to accept the writ and ordered the men off his property. Farmers harvesting in fields nearby, heard the argument and fired several shots at the departing officers. These were the first shots fired in the Whiskey Rebellion.
David Bradford House
175 S Main St
Washington, PA 15301, US
Washington, PA 15301, US
David Bradford and his family lived in this house from 1788 to 1794 he had become a prominent figure in the "Whiskey Rebellion."
Brig Niagra and the Erie Maritime Museum
150 E Front St
Erie, PA 16507, US
Erie, PA 16507, US
The US Brig Niagara was built in 1988 as a reconstruction of the warship aboard which Oliver Hazard Perry won the Battle of Lake Erie in 1813 during the War of 1812. Niagara is owned by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, and operated with the support and cooperation of the Flagship Niagara League. Her primary mission is to interpret War of 1812 history, preserve the skills of square-rig seafaring, and to promote the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the City of Erie.
Fort LeBoeuf
31 High St
Waterford, PA 16441, US
Waterford, PA 16441, US
The Fort LeBoeuf Museum exhibits showcase the life and culture of the Native Americans in the area including Pontiac's Rebellion in 1763 and life at the 1753 French military outpost
Fort Bedford
Bedford, PA 15522, US
Travelers stopping in Bedford, Pa have enjoyed visiting historic and educational Fort Bedford Museum. The blockhouse structure houses a large scale model of the original fort depicts Forbes Road and the surrounding area.