It’s no secret that Pennsylvania’s history is full of notable inventions, contributions to pop culture and events with national and international significance. But how well do you know them?
In this quiz, we’ll name 20 real-life historical events — from the birth of a founding father to the creation of one of the commonwealth’s favorite sweet treats — and you simply hit a button to indicate whether you think it happened in the Keystone State, or elsewhere.
It takes about three to five minutes to complete, and you’ll learn a lot — or you’ll come away feeling really good about yourself for being a Pennsylvania trivia wiz 🌟
Let us know if you encounter any technical issues. Just email Newsletter Editor Colin Deppen (newsletters@spotlightpa.org) with a heads up. And good luck!
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