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Visitors Center at Valley Forge (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
Friendship Hill National Historic Site in Point Marion was the country estate of Albert Gallatin, a former Secretary of State. The site honors the accomplishments of his career. The estate is located in the southeastern corner of the state near the West Virginia border. Interstate 79 is to the west. Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site, which is the state's oldest church, is in Philadelphia. Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site in Elverson is near Interstates 76 and 176. The site honors the industrialization of the nation. In Scranton is the Steamtown National Historic Site that celebrates trains and locomotives. Train rides are available.
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Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site in Philadelphia as seen from Spring Garden St. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
The Oil Region National Heritage Area is located in the northwestern corner of the state. It is east of Interstate 79 and north of Interstate 80. The site looks at the impact of oil on the nation's history. In Homestead is the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area which celebrates the significance of steel production on the area. Homestead is south of Interstate 376 on the Monongahela River. Schuylkill River Valley National Heritage Area in Pottstown is located in the southeastern corner of the state. The area is northwest of Philadelphia. Water sports and trails are some of the activities along the 128 mile river area.