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5 Fun Facts About November 11 In Pennsylvania History
1. Pennsylvania was the first state to recognize Veterans Day On November 11, 1953, a small ceremony was held in Emporium, Pennsylvania to honor veterans of all wars. This event was organized by a man named Joe Allison, who was a World War I veteran, and a local priest named...
5 Fun Facts About November 10 In Pennsylvania History
1. William Penn founded Philadelphia: On November 10, 1683, William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania, landed in Philadelphia for the first time. He named the city Philadelphia, which means “brotherly love” in Greek. 2. The Allegheny Portage Railroad was completed: On November 10, 1834, the Allegheny Portage Railroad, a railroad...
5 Fun Facts About November 9 In Pennsylvania History
1. On November 9, 1753, the Pennsylvania Gazette published a letter from Benjamin Franklin about his recent journey through the wilderness of Pennsylvania and his efforts to establish a network of forts to protect the frontier during the French and Indian War. 2. On November 9, 1862, the Battle of...
5 Fun Facts About November 8 In Pennsylvania History
1. On November 8, 1923, the Lincoln Tunnel, a tunnel used by tens of thousands of commuters each day to travel between New Jersey and New York City, was officially opened to the public. The tunnel was named after President Abraham Lincoln and was built at a cost of $85...
5 Fun Facts About November 7 In Pennsylvania History
1. In 1781, the Pennsylvania legislature passed the Gradual Abolition Act, which provided for the gradual emancipation of slaves in the state. The law banned the importation of slaves into the state and required slave owners to register their slaves with the government. Slaves born after the law went into...
5 Fun Facts About November 6 In Pennsylvania History
1. On November 6, 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected president of the United States. The citizens of Pennsylvania played a significant role in his victory, as the state was a hotbed of Republican activity and provided Lincoln with a crucial margin of victory. Many Pennsylvanians also fought and died in...
5 Fun Facts About November 5 In Pennsylvania History
1. The Gunpowder Plot: Although it is primarily associated with England, November 5th marks the anniversary of a foiled plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605. The conspirators, led by Guy Fawkes, hoped to end religious persecution of Catholics in the country. In Pennsylvania, this event is...
5 Fun Facts About November 4 In Pennsylvania History
1. In 1753, George Washington made his first visit to Pennsylvania: On November 4, 1753, a young George Washington (then only 21 years old) made his first visit to Pennsylvania with his friend Christopher Gist. The duo traveled to the Ohio Country and met with a number of Native American...
5 Fun Facts About November 3 In Pennsylvania History
1. In 1783, the Treaty of Paris was signed in Paris, officially ending the American Revolutionary War. This treaty recognized the independence of the United States and established its boundaries, which included Pennsylvania. 2. In 1839, the first successful and sustained railway in the United States began operations in Pennsylvania....
5 Fun Facts About November 2 In Pennsylvania History
1. On November 2, 1783, the Treaty of Paris was signed in Philadelphia, officially ending the American Revolutionary War. Representatives from the United States, Great Britain, France, and Spain gathered at the Pennsylvania State House, now known as Independence Hall, to sign the treaty. 2. The first American automobile race...
5 Fun Facts About November 1 In Pennsylvania History
1. Pennsylvania's First Capitol Building Opened on November 1, 1822 On November 1, 1822, Pennsylvania opened its first state capitol building, located in Harrisburg. The building served as the home of the state government until the completion of the current capitol building in 1906. 2. The University of Pennsylvania's First...
5 Fun Facts About October 31 In Pennsylvania History
1. Pennsylvania was one of the first states to officially recognize Halloween as a holiday. In 1921, Pennsylvania Governor William Sproul signed a bill into law making October 31st a state holiday. 2. The eastern Pennsylvania town of Easton is home to one of the oldest and largest Halloween parades...