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Veyce Matonya
ED224 (01) Social Studies Method
Instructor: Dr. Bonnie Ordonez
March 9, 2016
Falling Water:
The Falling Water, is Frank Lloyd Wrights country house, which is built over a waterfall.
It is the one of the most famous buildings in the world and the best known modern house in
America. The house was build between 1936 and 1939. The house is recognized as a model of
organic architecture. Frank Lloyd Wrights country home is located in Laural Highlands,
Pennsylvania, 43 miles southeast of Pittsburgh.
Address: 1491 Mill Run Rd, Mill Run, PA 15464
Contact information: (724) 329-8501

Fort Ligonier
Fort Ligonier was a British fort, and it was built during the time of the French
and Indian War. It was in use from 1758-1766, and many original items that
existed during this time period are still around today. It is now a modern
museum facility. Fort Ligonier is located in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. It has
programs for groups of students that follow the curriculum in Pennsylvania
history for the time period of the French and Indian War. Also the program
offers information that can be adapted in order to meet the needs of
different grades. The tours are opened from April 1 to November 1.
Address: 200 S Market St, Ligonier, PA 15658
Contact information: (724) 238-9701

Carnegie Museum of Natural History

Carnegie Museum of Natural History is one of the four Carnegie
Museums in Pittsburgh. It is located at 4400 Forbes Avenue in the Oakland
neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Carnegie Museum has a
Discovery Room. This room emphasizes classroom activities. It Also
enhances and encourage hands-on learning by providing touchable objects
to the children. In addition, Carnegie Museum offers different programs for
homeschoolers on Tuesday afternoons.
Address: 4400 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213-4080
contact Information: 412.622.3131

Gettysburg
Gettysburg is a town in Pennsylvania. It is famous as Gettysburg
National Battlefield where the memories of the Civil War in the United States
are best preserved. Gettysburg National Battlefield now includes Gettysburg
National Military Park, Visitor Center, National Cemetery, and Museum.
Address:
Gettysburg National Military Park
1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100
Gettysburg, PA 17325-2804
Contacts Information: 717-334-1124

Hershey Park
Hershey Park that is located in Derry Township, Pennsylvania. It is known as
the Sweetest Place on Earth. It is the place where they make Hershey
chocolate. Hershey's chocolate-themed park has activities, rides, and live
shows for children.
Address: 100 Hersheypark Dr, Hershey, PA 17033
Contact information:(800) 437-7439

Horseshoe Curve

Horseshoe Curve is a three-track railroad curve on Norfolk Southern

Railway's Pittsburgh Line in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It is located in
Kittaning Point, at the base of the Allegheny Mountains. It was one of the
twelve key industrial sites which were targeted by Nazi saboteurs in 1942.
Theodore Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln, Herbert Hoover, William McKinley,
Harry Truman, Franklin Roosevelt, Jimmy Carter, and Dwight Eisenhower
have all traveled on the Curve.
Address: Glenwhite Rd, Altoona, PA 16601
Contact information: (814) 946-0834

Lancaster
Lancaster is a small city located in South Central Pennsylvania. It serves as
the seat of Pennsylvania's Lancaster County. It is one of the oldest inland
town in the United States. Although it is a small city, it contains an artsy
metropolis, farmland, and rolling hills. it is a place of historic preservation.
Address:
City of Lancaster
120 North Duke street
P.O. Box 1599
Lancaster PA 17608
Contact information: (717) 291-4711
Hannastown
Hannastown is a historical and archaeological site. It is located in Hemphfield
Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. The guided tours offer
information about the events, decisions, and struggles in Western
Pennsylvania throughout the time of the American Revolution.
Address:
Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation
Donohoe Road
R.D. #12, Box 203
Greensburg, PA 15601

Contact Information:
724.830.3950 or 1.800.442.6926

Flight 93 memorial
Flight 93 Memorial is located at Stonycreek Township, Somerset Country,
Pennsylvania, where Flight 93 crashed after being hijacked during the
September 11 attacks. The number of people who died was 40.
Address:
6424 Lincoln Highway, Stoystown, PA 15563
Flight 93 National Memorial
P.O. Box 911
Shanksville, PA 15560
Contact information:(814) 893-6322

USS Niagara
In The Battle of Lake Erie during The War of 1812, the USS Niagara, which
was also known as Flagship Niagara Wooden Brig, served as a relief flagship
for Oliver Hazard Perry. It is the only ship that remained from the War of
1812.
Address: 150 E Front St #100, Erie, PA 16507
Contact information:(814) 452-2744