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Pennsylvania: State Resource Guide

Related Resources

This page includes additional resources on the state of Pennsylvania from the Library's website.

American Folklife Center State Resources

America's Library

America's Library is especially designed for elementary and middle school students. This site contains a wide variety of information related to United States history and culture. Search for Pennsylvania to find examples such as these:

Explore the States

Jump Back in Time

Bibliographies and Guides

Exhibitions Featuring Pennsylvania

Global Gateway

Historic Newspapers

Law Library

Resources for Teachers

The Library of Congress offers classroom materials and professional development to help teachers effectively use primary sources from the Library's vast digital collections in their teaching. Find Library of Congress lesson plans and more that meet Common Core standards, state content standards, and the standards of national organizations.

Features & Activities

Lesson Plans

Today in History

The following dates in history feature significant events in Pennsylvania's history as highlighted in the Library of Congress' collections.

Veterans History Project

The Veterans History Project (VHP) collects and preserves the remembrances of American war veterans and civilian workers who supported them. Click on the link below to locate veterans from Pennsylvania.