Joseph Priestley (1733-1804) was a chemist, theologian, political thinker, and writer. He is known for the discovery of oxygen, carbon monoxide, carbonation, and the invention of the timeline. After his home in England was burned in a riot, he left England for Northumberland, PA in 1794 where he lived the last ten years of his life. Modeled on an English gentleman’s estate, Joseph Priestley House was built on a site overlooking the Susquehanna River and includes Priestley’s laboratory. Come along with It’s History! as we explore this historic house.

Order this episode from the PCN Store

Watch this episode and more with a PCN Select subscription!