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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Gear on the Frontier - the Tomahawk
Learn about the history of tomahawks and their importance on the Pennsylvania frontier.
B.T. Cowden
Aug 2, 2024
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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.:
V. Curtis
Jul 1, 2024
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