Pennsylvania Heritage
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How George Washington’s Brandywine Headquarters Became a National Treasure
The Ring House, later known as Washington’s Headquarters, played a pivotal role in the Battle of Brandywine on Sept. 11, 1777, writes Tori Grubb for…
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Modern Cream Cheese Has Roots in Chester County Dairy Farming
Modern cream cheese, including the fan-favorite Philadelphia Cream Cheese, has a deep history in Chester County agriculture, specifically historic farmer Pennock Edwards Sharpless, writes Emma…
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The Montgomery County Prison in Norristown is a Monument to Architectural History
Norristown is home to the castle-like Montgomery County Prison. Pamela W. Reilly reflects on the historic structure in Pennsylvania Heritage. The prison was built in…
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Painter’s Folly in Chadds Ford Added to the National Register of Historic Places
Painter’s Folly, a history building in Chadds Ford that served as inspiration for Andrew Wyeth, has been added to the National Register of Historic Places,…
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In Final Interview, Phillies’ Great Dick Allen Put His Life, MLB Career into Perspective
Over his 15-year career in Major League Baseball, Dick Allen had his share of ups and down, both on and off the field, writes William…
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Chester County Artist Completed More Than 300 Works Despite Starting to Paint in Her Seventies
A self-taught Chester County artist Ida Ella Jones completed more than 300 works during her painting career that began when she was 72, writes Beverly…
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