One Trip,Two Unique Small Town Museums

I told you a few posts ago that I'd tell you about some of the places we've been visiting recently. We plan a quick day or weekend mini-vacation at least once a month … just to get away. Hope you do the same. Here's one favorite trip we made a few months ago.

Nestled in the hills of northwestern Pennsylvania are two unique museums. Both house an extensive collection of militaria and memorabilia that honor those who fight for freedom around the world. One tells the intimate story of WWII from a small town perspective; the second displays the vehicles and armor of the military since WWI.

We visited them one day last fall with friends. It was a wonderful 'day-cation' – sunshine, fall colors, good company, nice drive, and great lunch! The museums also turned out to be much more than we expected.

The first is in a town of less than 1,000 people. The Eldred WWII Museum is a tribute to the dedicated museum board that labored to bring an exceptional museum to the area. The Allegheny Arms & Armor Museum boasts an extensive collection of retired military … arms and armor. Both were fascinating and well worth the trip.

To read more about these destinations, visit here:
Touring Military Museums in Northwestern PA - Two Unique Collections, Plus a Quaint Dining Spot

They're about an hour from either Buffalo NY or Erie PA. For those who enjoy militaria, museums, and history, this is a great mini-vacation get-away.