Officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the state located in the Northeastern, Great Lakes, Appalachian, and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The Appalachian Mountains run through its middle.
Pennsylvania was once the home of the temporary capital of the United States in Philadelphia. While the source of the nickname has been forgotten, the meaning is not lost.
Bridge builders know leaving the vital keystone out of their structure would be folly, leading to collapse.
Pennsylvania also has a handful of nicknames, too. These include the Coal State, the Oil State, the Quaker State and the State of Independence.
Keystone State
Pennsylvania played many roles that could be considered keystones. To begin with, its vote for independence split between eight delegates.
Because of this, the split played a vital role in deciding to move toward independence and cementing the union of the newly formed country.
Throughout military operations, Pennsylvania provided forces to support the cause. In fact, Valley Forge tells the story of leadership and sacrifice of a young, developing army and citizenry.
As we know, the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were signed in Philadelphia during its tenure as the temporary capital. It was geographically centered among the thirteen original colonies.
Pennsylvania Flavor
We can eat our way through history as well! To understand Pennsylvania’s flavor profile, we start in Lancaster County, which is the heart of the Pennsylvania Dutch country.
German and Swiss immigrants brought with them a wide range of hearty recipes that they incorporated into the fresh ingredients available in Pennsylvania countryside.
From pork and sauerkraut, to pot pies and scrapple, these dishes filled the tables with the bounty of the land.
Much of more of the sweeter side of Pennsylvania, Dutch flavor finds its way into restaurants than the savory flavored foods.
For example, the whoopie pie, shoofly, and funnel cake are tourist and fair favorites found everywhere.
Unfortunately, the home-cooked seasoning of chicken corn chowder or stuffed cabbage rolls are often not found in a restaurant.
Cheesesteak
For the best and original Philly Cheesesteak, there is only one place to go. Philadelphia, of course!
Made with thinly sliced beef rib eye, sautéed onions, peppers and mushrooms, melted cheese, on a long, crusty Italian roll.
American-Italian restauranteur and hot dog vendor Pat Olivieri co- created the cheesesteak in the 1930s, along with his brother Henry.
Eventually, one cab driver caught a whiff.
In 1930, the brothers opened Pat's King of Steaks, one of the best-known purveyors of steak sandwiches in Philadelphia.
It’s still there with competition across the street, a twenty-four-hour a day rivalry for tourists and cheesesteak lovers to choose along with several others in the area.
Sweets
Head on over to Hershey to pick up all variety of chocolate and adventure. Don’t stop there! Pennsylvania’s sweet tooth has deep roots. From Twizzlers® to Peeps®, confectioners love Pennsylvania.
However, candy isn’t the only sweet treat on the menu, though. In 1904, the banana split was invented in Latrobe.
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If your preference is more on the salty side, Pennsylvania has that covered, too. They’ve mastered soft and hard pretzels. They also have a terrific competition between four regional potato chip brands.
Full of regional festivals and local cuisine, Pennsylvania is also home to Kennett Square, otherwise known as the Mushroom Capital of the United States.
Every year, in celebration, they shut down the town square for a mushroom festival. It’s no wonder Pennsylvanian mushrooms make it into dishes around the world, even into your very own house.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Join National Day Calendar® as they celebrate National Pennsylvania Day by exploring the iconic, historic, and hidden treasures of this enchanting and complex state.
Use #NationalPennsylvainaDay to share your experiences on social media.
Hidden Treasures
East
Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle – Doylestown The Dream Garden – Philadelphia Philadelphia Magic Gardens – Philadelphia Cave of Kelpius – Philadelphia American Treasure Tour – Oaks Longwood Gardens – Kennett Square Columcille Megalith Park – Bangor
CENTRAL
Leap-The-Dips – Altoona Oldest operating rollercoaster Horseshoe Curve – Blair County National Watch & Clock Museum – Columbia Railroaders Memorial Museum – Altoona DelGrosso’s Amusement and Water Park – Tipton
WEST
Living Dead Museum & Gift Shop – Evans City Big Mac Museum – North Huntingdon
We also observe these famous figures born in Delaware of whom are still recognized today for their past accomplishments, heroics, talents, ingenuity and innovations: Betty Griscom Ross, James Buchanan, Mariah Bowersock Mendenhall, Louisa May Alcott, Grant Marsh, Edward Goodrich Acheson, Nellie Bly, Edwin S. Porter, Maxwell Anderson, Samuel Barber, Lee Iacocca, Arnold Palmer, John Updike, Reggie Jackson and Stephen Foster.
Visit the link below to see those of notable birth who were not mentioned on the list above.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_from_Pennsylvania
Here’s to The Keystone State!
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