Articles for tag: Anglican Church, Colonies, William Penn

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The Middle Colonies of British North America in the Mid-18th Century

The heart of the British North American possessions up until America’s independence was the mid-Atlantic colonies, including New York and Pennsylvania. The reasons for the preeminence of the mid-Atlantic were abundant. Unlike the New England and southern colonies, the economy was not imbalanced and depended equally on commerce, agriculture, and overseas trade. This was facilitated ...

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Top 4 Caves to Explore in Central Pennsylvania

Central Pennsylvania is replete with natural beauty both above and below the ground. Here are 4 of the top caves to explore when traveling through Central Pennsylvania. Woodward Cave One of the largest solutional caves in Central Pennsylvania “Woodward Cave” features 5 stunning rooms that house such awe inspiring limestone rock formations as a 60 ...

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The Curse of William Penn on Philadelphia Sports

For those of you who believe the only two curses in professional sports belong to the Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox, then think again. The only difference is this curse does not plague just one team, but rather, an entire city. Since 1983, the city of Philadelphia has not called themselves champions in any ...