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Thomas Cherry and His Fort: Facts Clouded by Conjecture
Learn about the origins of Cherry's Fort and the settler families that left a lasting impression in northern Washington County, PA in 1774.
B.T. Cowden
Mar 30, 2024
Face of a Frontiersman: The Portraits of Colonel William Crawford
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.
B.T. Cowden
Sep 17
President Nixon's Family Ties to Washington County
Happy President's Day! Did you know that President Richard Nixon had family ties to our area?
V. Curtis
Feb 17
Hickory's Lone Industry Had a Short Life
Hickory, PA has lacked industry for nearly its entire existence. Maybe their one experience with it left a bad taste for years to come.
V. Curtis
Feb 14
We need your help! Become a Historic Fort Cherry Volunteer today!
Do you have an interest in local history? If so, consider becoming a Historic Fort Cherry Volunteer! Why volunteer with Historic Fort...
Historic Fort Cherry
Feb 13
Livingston Christmas Spirit Grows on in the Heart of McDonald
Christmas carols bring in the joy of the season, and McDonald, PA native Jay Livingston composed one of the nation's most well known.
Evelyn Dimoff
Dec 23, 2024
Christmas on the Western Pennsylvania Frontier
Christmas on the western Pennsylvania frontier in the 1770s was celebrated very differently than today, if it was even celebrated at all.
V. Curtis
Dec 19, 2024
DeMay's Description of McDonald's Fort, Washington County, Pennsylvania
Learn about proposed locations of McDonald's Fort as written by John A. DeMay
Historic Fort Cherry
Nov 27, 2024
DeMay's Description of Beelor's Fort, Washington County, Pennsylvania
Learn about proposed location of Beelor's Fort as written by John A. DeMay
Historic Fort Cherry
Nov 25, 2024
John Marks and the Midway Murder Spree Mystery
Learn about a horrific crime in the Midway/Shaw Mine area and how the suspect escaped custody.
B.T. Cowden
Oct 28, 2024
How Did Hickory Get its Name?
Founded around 1796, the town of Hickory, Washington County, PA was originally know as "Hickory Tavern," but where did that name come from?
B.T. Cowden
Oct 1, 2024
Historic Federal-Era House Demolished in Cecil Township
Learn about a recently demolished house built in Cecil Township in 1813 and one of the families that it hosted.
B.T. Cowden
Sep 30, 2024
George Washington's Western Adventure
Learn about George Washington's final trip west, right here to Washington County, PA.
Historic Fort Cherry
Sep 19, 2024
Fort Cherry vs Cherry's Fort: What's the difference, and does it matter?
The school district, sports teams, various local businesses, and even our own organization use the title of “Fort Cherry” in their names,...
V. Curtis
Aug 29, 2024
The Rise and Fall of H.G. Parkinson: The Man Behind the Name
The little-known story of the man behind the name of our community's FFA Chapter.
V. Curtis
Aug 12, 2024
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