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'Bring out your dead' tour at Pennsylvania Hospital.
Jun 8
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Bring Out Your Dead: A Walk Through Plagues, Madness, and Medicine in Philadelphia

Join health and science journalist Elana Gordon on a fascinating journey through the rise of modern medicine and psychiatry in America.
The logo of the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania.
Jun 9
Easton, Pennsylvania

Learning From the Lenape Nation

Visit Pennsylvania's Lenape Cultural Center for a curator-led, exhibit walk-through and discussion of Lenape culture with a council member.
Cuttlefish with ticket.
Jun 28
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cephalopod Movie Night With Science Friday

Join us for an evening of talk, tentacles, and talent, featuring four original short films from Science Friday and a panel of scientists.
Deluxe special edition.
Nov 22
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ascend Ascend: A Poetic Performance

Experience a public ritual for personal transformation with poet Janaka Stucky.

Recent Pennsylvania Activity

ennuigo ennuigo has been to Kentuck Knob
tracylcoe wants to go to Roslyn Place
tracylcoe has been to Original Puppets from 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood'
crgyoung wants to go to Canton Avenue
Edward Denny Edward Denny has been to Indian Steps Museum

Stories About Pennsylvania

Though the Amish reject much modern technology, phones have made their way into the community.

A Hopping Hotline Brings the Amish and Mennonites Together

The dial-in conferencing service is a popular hub for theology chat and tractor-related recommendations.
by Kelsey Osgood
May 02, 2019
The Easter egg tree custom, pictured here in Saalfeld, Germany, gained some ground in the United States.

How Easter Egg Trees Almost Became an American Tradition

Like the Christmas tree, they were probably a German import.
by Anne Ewbank
April 17, 2019

Lists Featuring Pennsylvania

Marvel at These Frank Lloyd Wright Deep Cuts
Lamp House
The Frank Lloyd Wright gas station today
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
The Rosenbaum House, from the rear

Marvel at These Frank Lloyd Wright Deep Cuts

A UFO church, a futurist gas station, and other obscure gems.

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Including Lamp House, Frank Lloyd Wright Gas Station, and Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church