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Professor John Fea talked about the people and ideas that shaped the Pennsylvania Constitution, written in 1776. Thomas Paine’s pamphlet Common Sense was published the same year the Pennsylvania…

Representative Matt Cartwright (D-PA) held a town hall meeting with constituents at Northampton Community College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He talked about and responded to questions on…

C-SPAN’s Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their “2016 LCV Cities Tour” in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, from October 15-21 to feature the history and literary life of the…

Governor Tom Wolf (D-PA) delivered his annual budget address at the state capitol in Harrisburg. He commended the legislature for working to close Pennsylvania’s budget gap, but encouraged…

C-SPAN’s Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their “2016 LCV Cities Tour” in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, from October 15-21 to feature the history and literary life of the…

James Vaughan gave a tour of the “Pennsylvania Icons” exhibit at the State Museum of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg. The exhibit features over 350 items that show the state’s role in the growth of the country. Mr.…

Ken Frew gave a tour of the Harris-Cameron Mansion and spoke about the founding of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Mr. Frew explained that John Harris Sr. arrived in the area no known as Harrisburg in 1719. Nearly 70…

Jason Wilson gave a tour of the House, Senate, and Supreme Court chambers of the Pennsylvania State Capitol, which was dedicated in 1906. Mr. Wilson highlighted the building’s unique designs, ornate decor, and…

Todd Mealy talked about his book, Legendary Locals of Harrisburg. Mr. Mealy spoke about the life of abolitionist William Howard Day of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. C-SPAN’s Local Content Vehicles (LCVs)…

Michael Barton talked about his book City Contented, City Discontented: A Modern Day History of Harrisburg, in which he chronicles the history that helped shape modern day Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.…

Cooper Wingert talked about his book Slavery and the Underground Railroad in South Central Pennsylvania, in which he looks at the struggles between slavery and abolition in the state. C-SPAN’s Local…

Paul Kahan talked about his book Amiable Scoundrel: Simon Cameron, Lincoln’s Scandalous Secretary of War, in which he looks at why Simon Cameron is considered to be one Pennsylvania’s most prominent…

Pennsylvania electors met in Harrisburg to cast their ballots for president. President-elect Donald Trump won the state’s popular vote.

C-SPAN’s Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their “2016 LCV Cities Tour” in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from September 17-23 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with…

C-SPAN’s Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their “2016 LCV Cities Tour” in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from September 17-23 to feature the history and literary life of the…

Alan Gutchess gave a tour of the Fort Pitt Museum and talked about the origins of Pittsburgh as a military fort. Mr. Gutchess explained how the English and French both held control of the land at various…

Andy Masich gave a tour of the “Pittsburgh: 250 Years of Innovation” exhibit at the Heinz History Center. HE spoke about the story behind American innovations that happened in western Pennsylvania, from the…

Andy Masich gave a driving tour of the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. C-SPAN’s Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their “2016 LCV Cities Tour” in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from…

Mayor Bill Peduto talked about Pittsburgh’s evolution from a steel town into a hub for technological development. C-SPAN’s Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their “2016 LCV Cities…

Nancy Watson showed some of the papers of former Pennsylvania Governor and U.S. Attorney General Dick Thornburgh (R). The papers give insight into his time as governor during the incident at the Three Mile…