Reformed Presbyterian Church Historical Marker

Over the past 12 years we've been documenting the historical markers that we come across while traveling across the state of Pennsylvania. Millions of people walk by or drive by them every year and don't give them a second thought. Heck, most people don't even notice them. We're here to change that!

The historical markers contain important history about the local area and/or the people that lived in that area. Often times it's not the type of history you find printed in school history books! While on the Pennsylvania Historical Marker Trail we discovered the Reformed Presbyterian Church historical marker. 

Here's the information:

Reformed Presbyterian Church 
(Paxtang)

In 1721, near this site, America's First Reformed Presbyterian Church was organized of believers who had suffered in Scotland and Ireland "for Christ's crown and covenant."

Also, the first presbytery of the Church was formed here in 1774. 

200 Years later at Paxtang, reformed presbyterians gathered to reaffirm his kingship.

You can easily photograph this historical marker as it's located in a cemetery. Plenty of room to pull over, park and to get out to photograph it for your waymarking records.

Fun Wintertime Activity - Attending Ice Sculpture Festivals

Looking for something fun to do during the winter season? If so, look around for Ice Sculpture Festivals in your local area or nearby cities. These festivals usually have all kinds of events associated with them like outdoor winter games, music, arts & crafts, food truck vendors, and other things going on too! 

Last year we attended the Full Solar Eclipse Festival in Dunkirk, New York. At the same time the city was holding an Ice Sculpture Festival which we attended. It was the first time that we sat around to watch professional artists carve blocks of ice into something magnificient! Thankfully, it was held on a semi-mild temperature day which made it enjoyable.

During the event we watched the artists carve 2 different sculptures from solid blocks of ice using a chainsaw. Yes, a chainsaw! Every once in awhile we would see a chisel and some type of pick being used but he predominately used the chainsaw. It was amazing what they can make from one block of ice!

One of the things that really surprised me was that it only took a little over 2 hours of time for him to do two full sculptures. He took his time and was in no hurry during the event. The two men stopped a few times to answer questions and to let us all take photographs as they went along. Very nice and talented artists!

So, if you're looking for something to do with the family this winter season...check out your area to see if any local Ice Sculpting Festivals are going on. This was the first one that we've attended and really enjoyed it. We're hoping to attend more!