Journeys with Local Historia

Hosts Matt and Dustin of Local Historia take viewers on adventures through Pennsylvania history.

Now streaming on the PBS app

Episodes

Man in colonial period clothing writing a letter with quill pen by candle light.

Matt and Dustin of Local Historia explore the life and legend of David Lewis, dubbed the “Robin Hood of Pennsylvania.” Through historical documents, genealogy, and site visits they trace his origins, jailbreaks, and outlaw career.

Aired 10/20/25

 

older man with gray hair and beard dressed in German lederhosen holding up a full mug of dark beer

Pennsylvania Beer History and Culture

Season 1 Episode 1 | 27 min

German immigrants revolutionized beer in America in the latter half of the 19th century. Join Local Historia as they go into the lagering vaults of three historic breweries in Pennsylvania.

Aired 05/23/24

 

More from WPSU

Young kid celebrates with Penn State Students at THON

Why We Dance: The Story of THON is a documentary project that chronicles the student-run philanthropy, THON, and the children, families, and students who are changed by their experience.

Posted on November 27, 2021

 

Title card from Conversations from Penn State

Veteran interviewer Patty Satalia hosts in-depth conversations with a broad range of remarkable people.

Posted on December 2, 2014

 

Penn State President Eric Barron and guests on the set of Digging Deeper

In this monthly talk show, Penn State President Eric Barron explores how work being done at Penn State University impacts the broader community.

Posted on December 3, 2014