Pennsylvania Beverage: Birch Beer
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Discover how to build your art foundation skills and express your creativity by learning different art techniques.
Pennsylvania State’s Favorite Pie
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Pennsylvania State’s Hot Pretzels
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Patriotic Frame: Washington Crossing the Delaware
In 1776, the United States of America, then known as the 13 Colonies, declared independence from England. On the night of December 25, 1776, General George Washington led a group of his men across the Delaware river to attack a Hessian encampment. They arrived the morning of December 26 and …
Pennsylvania State Bird: Ruffed Grouse
The Pennsylvania state bird has been the Ruffed grouse since 1931. Non-migratory, this game bird is highly adaptable due in large part to its varied diet. Ruffed grouse are omnivores, eating berries, buds, leaves, seeds, and insects. Their stomachs are able to handle plants that are difficult for other animals …
Water Ecology: The Mighty Mussel
Small but mighty, the mussel is a crucial member of our local waterways. Adult mussels live partially buried in riverbed sand. Since they are filter feeders, they pull water in and filter out food particles, often filtering out other things as well. Many scientists believe these little eaters make a …
Pennsylvania State Flower: Mountain Laurel
The Mountain Laurel is the flower of Pennsylvania, as decided by Gifford Pinchot in 1933. The flower represents perseverance and favors rocky mountain tops. They come in white and pink, and can be seen in full bloom from May through June. Mountain Laurel are also called ivybush, lambkill, spoonwood, calico …
Philadelphia: Keys to Community
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