F Visitors to Pennsylvania can explore Valley Forge, where General George Washington's troops braved bitter cold and miserable conditions in the fight for U.S. independence. The nation's industrial history also forged ahead in Pennsylvania, and our industrial heritage is preserved throughout the state in museums devoted to the steel, coal, and railroad industries which forever altered the face of the nation.
F Gettysburg, the high-water mark of the Confederacy, also proved to be its downfall. Today, the battlefield has been preserved as a tribute to the uncommon bravery and valor displayed on both sides of the "War Between the States." Visitors are awestruck by the quiet solemnity of the site, and numerous options exist for tourists wishing to learn the story of the Battle of Gettysburg.
F The Flagship Niagara stands tall in Erie, P.A.'s harbor - a living reminder of the epic battle that turned the tide in the War of 1812. Under the command of Commodore Perry, the Niagara and eight other ships won a decisive battle over the British Navy, providing a much-needed victory. Today, visitors are welcomed aboard the Niagara, to view an important piece of U.S. history and a symbol of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
F From Philadelphia's Independence Hall, one of the birthplaces of the nation, to Gettysburg, where the Union was preserved, Pennsylvania is home to major milestones in the development of the United States of America.
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