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The Whiskey Flags: An Intoxicating Look into a Sobering Subject
An overview on the flags of the Whiskey Rebellion.
Historic Fort Cherry
Jul 1, 2024
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‘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.
Historic Fort Cherry
Jun 26, 2024
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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.
V. Curtis
May 29, 2024
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Who Cares about Local History?
Local history is important for everyone - here's why.
V. Curtis
May 10, 2024
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Pioneers John and Martha McDonald: a Robinson Run Sketch
The following is an excerpt originally published in the Vol. 36 Western Pennsylvania History Magazine in March, 1953. The writer of this...
Historic Fort Cherry
Apr 25, 2024
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On Reconstructing Cherry’s Fort & the Reed House: a Project Proposal
Two very important structures from the beginning of Mount Pleasant Township's recorded history (1770's) persisted into the 20th century...
B.T. Cowden
Apr 9, 2024
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On the Establishment of a Historic Preservation Program: a Project Proposal
Several towns of varying sizes across the United States feature programs to attempt to identify and preserve houses, commercial...
B.T. Cowden
Apr 9, 2024
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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
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