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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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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
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