It’s History!: The Library Company of Philadelphia

Founded in 1731 by Benjamin Franklin, the Library Company’s collection includes rare books, manuscripts, broadsides, ephemera, prints, photographs, and works of art. Join It’s History! as we explore the Library Company and its collection of books on women’s history, an exhibit on the 18th century massacre of the Conestoga, and more. It’s History! airs Sunday […]

It’s History!: Winters Heritage House Museum

The Winters Heritage House Museum preserves two of Elizabethtown’s earliest structures. Built in 1760, when this area was the frontier of the British colonies, the homes exhibit the building styles of Scots-Irish and German settlers. Slated for demolition in the late 1980s, these historic structures were rescued and preserved by the Elizabethtown Preservation Associates. Description […]

It’s History!: Grove City Area Historical Society & Museum

This week on It’s History! we visit Grove City, PA to tour the museum operated by the town’s historical society. The area was highly influential in the hammered aluminum giftware industry and the museum showcases that rich history. Memorabilia and photos of the town, the people, and Grove City College are displayed in specially themed […]

It’s History!: Mack Trucks Historical Museum

In 1900, Jack and Gus Mack founded the Mack Brothers Company in Brooklyn, NY and in 1905, they moved the company to Allentown, PA. Over the years the company would produce iconic trucks from fire engines to highway trucks to military vehicles. Join It’s History! for a tour of the Mack Trucks Historical Museum in […]

It’s History!: The Clemente Museum

It’s History! is in the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh this week to visit the Clemente Museum. In 1972, Roberto Clemente was tragically killed in a plane accident ending to short a brilliant life. Clemente played 18 season for the Pittsburgh Pirates helping them win 2 World championships. He was the MVP for the Pittsburgh Pirates […]

It’s History!: Mechanicsburg Museum Association

In this episode of It’s History!, we tour four historic building preserved by the Mechanicsburg Museum Association. Join us as we explore the 1801 Frankenberger Tavern, and three buildings construction for the Cumberland Valley Railroad: the 1866 Stationmaster’s House, 1867 Passenger Station, and the 1886 Freight Station. It’s History! airs Sunday nights at 8. Watch It’s […]

It’s History!: Old Economy Village

This week on It’s History! we travel to Old Economy Village in Ambridge, PA. We learn about the history of the Harmonist Society by exploring the historic village they built in the 1820’s. The Harmonists emigrated from Germany seeking religious and economic freedom and gained world recognition for their devotion and prosperity in western PA. […]

It’s History!: Rebecca B. Hadden Stone House Museum

Join It’s History! as we explore the history of Saltsburg, PA with the Rebecca B. Hadden Stone House Museum. Located in a historic stone house, the museum is operated by the Saltsburg Area Historical Society. The museum details how the area grew from first settlement, to a canal and railroad stop, to a regional trade […]

It’s History!: Cumberland County Historical Society, August 25 at 8 pm

Join It’s History! for a tour of the Cumberland County Historical Society museum in Carlisle. Founded in 1874, the museum includes exhibits on the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, the Underground Railroad, and more than thirty carved animals by folk art wood carver Wilhelm Schimmel.

It’s History!: DeBence Antique Music World, July 14 at 8 pm

On this episode of It’s History!, we go to Franklin, PA to visit DeBence Antique Music World.  Join us as we explore their collection of antique mechanical music devices and see the progression from music boxes to vinyl records.  The tour will also highlight some of the museums rare instruments like phonographs, band organs, and […]