Posts From: July 2017

Conrad Weiser & PA's Americana Region

By Lisa Haggerty on Jul. 27, 2017

I've probably driven past the Rehersburg exit on I-78 a million times, each time wondering about the Conrad Weiser Homestead sign. A history buff, my instincts almost always lead me to try to find out about the people and places unknown to me, but Conrad Weiser, for whatever reason, has been…

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Hot Dogs Delight Pennsylvania's Americana Region

By Lisa Haggerty on Jul. 19, 2017

On National Hot Dog Day, Pennsylvania’s Americana Region recognizes our area's favorite hot dogs, Berks Hot Dogs – of course! Made in Reading, PA by Berks Packing, Inc., the family owned and operated meat processor was founded in 1933 by Charles A. Boylan. Today the company is still run by Boylan…

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Visit Pioneer Tunnel in Pennsylvania's Americana Region

By Lisa Haggerty on Jul. 18, 2017

EXPLORING THE HISTORY OF PA’S COAL FIELDS AT THE PIONEER TUNNEL COAL MINE AND STEAM TRAIN IN ASHLAND By Jim Cheney UncoveringPa.com Located in the heart of Pennsylvania’s anthracite coal region, Ashland is one of many communities that once relied on the coal industry. From 1911-1931, the Pioneer Tunnel…

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A Covered Bridge Trail in PA's Americana Region

By Lisa Haggerty on Jul. 11, 2017

If you love history and enjoy exploring country roads then add Pennsylvania's Americana Region's Covered Bridge Trail to your to-do list this summer or fall. Most of the historic structures you will see on the trail were built well over a century ago. They functioned to protect the wooden floors of…

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Dribble Cake? Funny Cake? Funnel Cake!

By Lisa Haggerty on Jul. 03, 2017

Dribble Cake? Funny Cake? Call it what you like, but those of us from Pennsylvania's Americana Region know that a name cannot define this delectable indulgence of fried batter and powdered sugar. The majority of Google search results will tell you that funnel cake is, indeed, a PA Dutch creation…

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