Reese's Travel Log to Pennsylvania

Took the train back to Pittsburgh and traveled by car to South Lyon, MI. Good to be home - even though it is very cold in the teens. See you later. Look for an upcoming blog about Reese's and Renee's trip to Los Cruces, NM.  

Morrisville, PA started out as a trading post of the Dutch India company. Early on it was known Crewcorne and was part of Falls Township. It later became a ferry crossing and was incorporated and became named Morrisville after Robert Morris. History of Morrisville An interesting landmark in Morrisville is the old Millstone marking the first industry in town a mill. The Old Millstone Summerseat is located in Morrisville. It was General George Washington's Headquarters in December 1776. Summerseat

We are currently staying in Newtown, PA. Today we walked to historic downtown Newtown.  Historic Newtown Historic Newtown Theatre is a fun place to catch a movie or see a theater production by the Newtown Arts Company. Newtown Arts Company Newtown Theater

  HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! May your day be filled with LOVE!

Today we took the Amtrak Pennsylvanian train from Pittsburgh to Trenton, N.J. We sat in business class and it was very relaxing and fun. Unlimited beverages. Amtrak Pennsylvanian On the train. Do you like my train shirt??? The horseshoe curve cut the travel time going west by several hours and helped the migration west. Take a moment and read about this famous railroad expansion. History of the Horseshoe Curve Live Cam of the Horseshoe Curve

 Day 2 - Pittsburgh Today is a cloudy day with snow flurries, but I am ready to explore Pittsburgh. I am wearing my penguin shirt in honor of the Pittsburgh Penguins hockey team. This town is also huge Pittsburgh Steeler football fans. Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Steelers Today we visited the "Strip District" of Pittsburgh. A fun area with lots of grocers, restaurants and unique stores.  More about the Strip District Other historical buildings in Pittsburgh

Headed out from South Lyon, Michigan today. It was 19 degrees today - brrrr! It is a little over four hours by car to Pittsburgh. Made it to Pittsburgh, PA. This is the view from our motel in downtown Pittsburgh. Did you know that Pittsburgh is famous for Heinz products. This was on our way to supper.  Learn about Heinz: History of Heinz Visit the Heinz museum: Heinz History Museum

 . Hi, I am Reese and I am going on a trip from South Lyon, Michigan to Morrisville, Pennsylvania with a stop over in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Join me as I explore exciting places and share some history along the way.