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Whether your interest is historical, spiritual, or something else, Pennsylvania's many sacred sites are fascinating to explore. Cemeteries, monuments, battlefields, and other significant places give a new perspective on our heritage.

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Red Pole
Submitted By: Karen
Trinity Cathedral, downtown, has the oldest burial ground in the city. Red Pole, the chief of the Shawnee Nation, is buried here, along with a whole slew of other important historical figures.
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Haunted Escapes
Boo! Fall is a season of change, and change can be scary. But don't let the dying leaves and cooler temperatures...
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June in Pennsylvania
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civil war
Submitted By: Bonnie
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ohiopyle
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PA for Jose's Bday
Submitted By: Dreia81
multiple destinations
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fall 2008
Submitted By: robert
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Civil War Heritage in Chambersburg
Submitted By: TexAlexander
Franklin County is a trove of historical treasures, beginning with colonial frontier history and moving through the community's Civil War story of the Underground Railroad, Gettysburg Campaign, the Burning of Chambersburg, and more.
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The heart and soul of a great city
Submitted By: Audrey
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