Pennsylvania Made
A blog with things to find and buy, crafts to discover, factories to explore, and history to uncover––all made in Pennsylvania. Hundreds of the state's top cottage industries––all places that you can shop and/or tour––are showcased. Organized by county you'll see what to see, eat and drink including: historical sites, ceramics/pottery, clothing/accessories, furnishings/furniture, glassware, home décor, jewelry, specialty foods, toys/games, and so much more. Together, with its history, these homegrown establishments help make up the identity and fabric of the Keystone State.
Starting with the far northwestern county:
ERIE
What's to see?
Presque Isle Lighthouse, 301 Peninsula Dr., Erie, 16505; (814) 833-3604; presqueislelighthouse.org
The lighthouse is a treasured historic site and one of only four lighthouses in Pennsylvania. It's open during the summer season and is still an active lighthouse for ships on the 4th largest lake in the U.S.Tours are daily ($6/person) walking the grounds is free of charge. This squat little lighthouse has a square base rather than a typical cylindrical base of most lighthouses. It's located on the north shore of Presque Isle State Park near Beach 9.What's to eat?
Triple Creek Maple Products, 9225 Fillinger Rd., Cranesville, 16410; (814) 756-4500; triplecreekmaple.com
Visitors welcome, call ahead for availability to see the shop. Gary and Shirley Bilek are proud to produce a high quality and award -winning products that every sweet tooth will love.Their maple syrup has an average of 67% sugar content, going over and above (in thickness and sweetness) than Pennsylvania Law requires. They increase the percent of sugar by boiling the syrup longer, making the syrup much thicker and more desirable. Syrups are “graded” according to color—golden, amber, dark and very dark. You can see and taste the difference for yourself.
Stefanelli's Candies, 2054 W. 8th St., Erie, 16505; (814) 459-2451; stefanelliscandies.com
With three locations, if you're near Erie and have a sweet tooth, you've got to stop in. The candy story starts in 1929, when the Stefanelli family immigrated from Italy and brought their handcrafted confections with them. Their Sponge Candy reflects the Italian candy making tradition. No two pieces are alike--yes irregular, but unique and amazing. Odd-shaped candy means hand-crafted.
What's to drink?
Erie Brewing Company, 1213 Veshecco Drive; Erie, 16501; (814) 459-7741; eriebrewingco.com
Twenty plus
years of brewing, 11 different kinds of beer and ale (not including seasonal
brews), and distribution to over a dozen states--that’s some successful suds.
The Erie Brewing Company, was originally founded as Hoppers Brewpub in the
historic Union Station. The Station--worth a visit--founded in 1851, revamped in 1866 and
received an art deco facelift in 1927. EBC churns out about 6,000 barrels of
beer annually. Try their Mad
Anthony’s American Pale Ale, named after General Anthony Wayne, of the
American Revolutionary War. Rumor has it that during the war, he was shot so
many times his “madness” may have been due to lead poisoning caused by all the
lead bullets in his body (not true). He died in 1796, and was buried in
Erie only to be dug up years later by his angry son, upset that his father had
not been buried in the family plot at St. David’s Churchyard in Valley Forge
(about 280 miles away). His son, ignored directives not to drive angry, but rode
so fast, many of the General’s bones
fell out of the wagon and were strewn all over Pennsylvania.Pennsylvania is a great place to visit...if you're looking for something unique you'll find it here. Before you go, check out: https://tinyurl.com/y2kp8d7u
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