Articles | Historic FC

Dec 23, 2024

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.

Christmas on the Western Pennsylvania Frontier

V. Curtis

Dec 19, 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.

DeMay's Description of McDonald's Fort, Washington County, Pennsylvania

Historic Fort Cherry

Nov 27, 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

DeMay's Description of Beelor's Fort, Washington County, Pennsylvania

Historic Fort Cherry

Nov 25, 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

John Marks and the Midway Murder Spree Mystery

B.T. Cowden

Oct 28, 2024

Coal Mines

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 1, 2024

Mt. Pleasant Township

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?

Historic Federal-Era House Demolished in Cecil Township

B.T. Cowden

Sep 30, 2024

News

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.

Historic Fort Cherry

Sep 19, 2024

George Washington's Western Adventure

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

Fort Cherry vs Cherry's Fort: What's the difference, and does it matter?

V. Curtis

Aug 29, 2024

Cherry Family

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,...

The Rise and Fall of H.G. Parkinson: The Man Behind the Name

V. Curtis

Aug 12, 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.

B.T. Cowden

Aug 2, 2024

Gear on the Frontier - the Tomahawk

Learn about the history of tomahawks and their importance on the Pennsylvania frontier.

Cherry’s Fort: Origins of a Region’s Namesake

V. Curtis

Jul 1, 2024

Cherry Family

Cherry’s Fort: Origins of a Region’s Namesake

Cherry's Fort was built 250 years ago. This is a summary of the full-length article, "Cherry's Fort: Fact Clouded by Conjecture.:

The Whiskey Flags: An Intoxicating Look into a Sobering Subject

Historic Fort Cherry

Jul 1, 2024

The Whiskey Flags: An Intoxicating Look into a Sobering Subject

An overview on the flags of the Whiskey Rebellion.

Historic Fort Cherry

Jun 26, 2024

News

‘Historic Fort Cherry Association’ Formed to Commemorate 250th Anniversary of Construction of Region’s Namesake

Press release announcing the formation of the Historic Fort Cherry Association.

The Unfortunate Death of Captain John Bavington

V. Curtis

May 29, 2024

The Unfortunate Death of Captain John Bavington

A local village namesake taken from this world before his time, in a way no one would want to go.