Local History

One of the most frequently asked questions I get is: “What Can you tell me about the history of my...

How many of us remember, some time ago, visiting Grover C. Hughes Hardware, across the street from Waynesburg Milling and...

It’s safe to say that in the not-so-distant past, every farm and many households in Greene County raised chickens to...

Many have often said that doing research in Greene County, Pennsylvania is a remarkably easy task compared to other areas...

Though it has long gone out of fashion, there are still a few photographers that utilize the method. Tintypes have...

L Evans Parcell, a native of Washington County, was born to Stephen Parcell and Emma Ann (Minor) Parcell in 1891...

When thinking of Christmas traditions, what typically comes to mind? For many of us, a brightly lit tree, delectable homemade...

The War of 1812 revealed many weaknesses in the design of American muskets,. That shortcoming gave way to the development...

It’s here - 2025. The beginning of the second quarter of the 21st century. Where has the time gone? To...

How many of us have a unique shade of green glassware lurking in our cupboards, perhaps on display in a...