Honor citizens who served our country by visiting the Pennsylvania Military Museum. Witness their dedication through exhibits of vehicles, small arms and artifacts from the 20th and 21st centuries.
Located in the state’s capital, the National Civil War Museum houses collections of more than 24,000 artifacts of manuscripts, documents, and photographs that portray America during the Civil War.
Visitors can pay tribute to veterans through many exhibits at the US Army Heritage & Educational Center, including the mile-long Army Heritage Trail featuring macro-exhibits.
The WWII Museum gives visitors the opportunity to learn about the history of WWII by presenting unique exhibits about the era, including a M551 Sheridan tank and a working submarine periscope.
Gettysburg is known as one of the most famous American battlefields. Visitors can explore the site that marked the turning point of the Civil War and where Lincoln gave his famous Gettysburg Address.
Beginning with the War of 1812, the Erie Maritime Museum highlights Erie’s role in the Great Lakes history. The focus of the museum is the Battle of Lake Erie on September 10, 1813.
Valley Forge National Historic Park offers guests a visitors center and historic buildings, including Washington’s headquarters from his winter encampment of 1777-78. A must-see historical attraction!
Washington Crossing Historic Park commemorates the site where General George Washington crossed the Delaware during the American Revolution. Visitors can explore the site's 13 historic buildings.
Visit the site of the Battle of Brandywine, the largest single day land battle of the American Revolution. While there, guests can explore the grounds and tour the historic house on site.
Established in 1757, the Carlisle Barracks is the second oldest Army post in the U.S. and is on the National Register of Historical Places. The grounds are available for self-guided tours on weekdays.
The Washington Co. Historical Society is housed in the 1812 LeMoyne house, PA’s first National Historic Landmark of the Underground Railroad. Visitors can tour the home and view artifacts year-round.
Fort Ligonier tells the stories of the French and Indian War and Pontiac’s War. The museum provides a portal to the eighteenth century and allows visitors to explore the original site of the fort.
At the Bucks County Civil War Museum, visitors can get a glimpse of the town’s legacy of patriots as they browse artifacts from the Civil War, with an emphasis on the region’s contribution.
Located at Fort Indiantown Gap and housed in barracks built in 1941, the Pennsylvania National Guard Military Museum showcases items and weapons from the Civil War and the Gulf War.
Explore the Pennsylvania Veterans Museum with a life-size diorama of D-Day highlights, Band of Brothers memorabilia, and interactive kiosks that feature stories told by PA veterans.
