PBS Logo NPR Logo
Public Media for Central Pennsylvania

 

A multicolored map of Pennsylvania with the words "Past PA" in the foreground.

Past PA

Past PA illuminates the history of Pennsylvania. It will bring a deeper understanding of important events that people have likely heard of but might not know very much about, and help people learn new stories about well-known events.

Many of the events and individuals throughout the Commonwealth’s history have important lessons to teach us today.

Support our shows » Get our newsletter »

Episodes

The Johnstown Flood

The Johnstown Flood of 1889 was one of the worst natural disasters in American history. What do the circumstances that caused the flood, and its recovery, teach us about the best and worst of human nature?

5/26/23 | 10m 56s

 

The White Lady of Wopsy

Everyone loves a good ghost story. The White Lady of Wopsy is a Pennsylvania version of the classic ghostly hitchhiker tale, with roots that may stem from a real tragedy.

5/17/23 | 8m 11s

 

John Burns, Hero of Gettysburg

The Battle of Gettysburg is one of the best-known engagements of the American Civil War. Learn what made resident John Burns an unlikely "Hero of Gettysburg."

5/17/23 | 7m 28s

 

The Whiskey Rebellion

The Whiskey Rebellion is often called the first major crisis for the newly founded United States. But what was this conflict, how did it involve whiskey, and what can we it teach us today?

5/17/23 | 7m 16s

 

 

More from WPSU Digital

A cartoon tree on a multi-colored background with "A Season at Shaver's Creek" in large text in the foreground.

A Season at Shaver’s Creek

A recap of wildlife captured on Shaver's Creek's trail cameras across the seasons, with commentary from Wildlife Program Coordinator Alex Suleski.

view of man's back holding a shovel in hand

Adventures in Privy Digging

Houtzdale resident Frank Harchak shares his passion for digging up old outhouses.

bicycling for beginners logo

Bicycling for Beginners

This series guides new and returning cyclists through topics like bike safety, general maintenance, how to change a flat tire on the trail, and more.

Finding Your Roots: The Seedlings

Dig into ancestry with genetics and genealogy.

Geospacial Revolution

Geospatial Revolution

Learn about how location-based technologies and geospatial information influence nearly everything.

town illustration

I’m Your Neighbor

Get to know some of the remarkable people who call central Pennsylvania home.

In Their Own Words Podcast

Interviews and conversations with musicians from the African Diaspora regarding their impact on American music.

Metronome from The Attic

METRONOME

METRONOME features local performing artists and groups from a variety of genres playing in their own environments throughout Central Pennsylvania.

 

« Digital Home Page