Learn about the origins of Cherry's Fort and the settler families that left a lasting impression in northern Washington County, PA in 1774.

In 1786, 12 men tested the constitution of the new Pennsylvania government by rebelling against the whiskey excise tax.

In 1774, George Washington was granted 2,813 acres of land along Miller's Run, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Plans for Miller's Run came to a halt when Washington encountered a group of squatters living on his land.

Several portraits have been done of Colonel William Crawford since the late 19th century. Are any historically accurate? Learn about the old ones, along with the newest here.

Happy President's Day! Did you know that President Richard Nixon had family ties to our area?

Hickory, PA has lacked industry for nearly its entire existence. Maybe their one experience with it left a bad taste for years to come.

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Christmas carols bring in the joy of the season, and McDonald, PA native Jay Livingston composed one of the nation's most well known.

Christmas on the western Pennsylvania frontier in the 1770s was celebrated very differently than today, if it was even celebrated at all.

Learn about proposed locations of McDonald's Fort as written by John A. DeMay

Learn about proposed location of Beelor's Fort as written by John A. DeMay

Learn about a horrific crime in the Midway/Shaw Mine area and how the suspect escaped custody.

Founded around 1796, the town of Hickory, Washington County, PA was originally know as "Hickory Tavern," but where did that name come from?

Learn about a recently demolished house built in Cecil Township in 1813 and one of the families that it hosted.

Learn about George Washington's final trip west, right here to Washington County, PA.