If you ever get to the city, there is plenty to do and boat tours along the river.
Boat tours
We left town and headed Southeast to visit the Flight 93 Memorial in Stoystown, PA. It is off the beaten path in what used to be coal mining land that has been closed for many years. Currently they have a wall with the names of the 40 people that died. One can only surmise how many more might have perished if it were not for their bravery.
If one looks along the wall in the previous picture, there is a wooden gate that separates the wall area from a rock in the clearing where the plane went down. The only people allowed to enter the area are relatives of those who died.
There are plans for a visitors center to be completed in 2015. The groundbreaking took place in September.
We set off for Harrisburg, the state Capital to visit the State House. It is by far the most ornate of all that we have seen. Many areas of the interior are covered with gold leaf.
The Senate Chambers. Fifty members still vote the old fashioned way.
The Supreme Court room which is not used in that capacity any more.
Two hundred three House members occupy this room during sessions. The Members of the Senate and House are full time positions.
Just 4 of the many ceiling panels, again in gold leaf.
The main staircase above the Rotundra.
A sign in one of the politicians office door. Gotta love it.
The offices of the Legislators. New digs for all.
A view out over the soldiers grove in front of the Capitol building.
This pic includes the main portion and one of the huge wings.
A wonderful day for travel. It reached 67 degrees today.
Have a great day all.
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