Local History

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...

There are many interesting artifacts in museums all over the world: gold crowns worn by royalty and leaders throughout all...

Meadowcroft Rock Shelter and Historic Village is one of the best-known historic sites and museums in western Pennsylvania. It is...

Whiskey has played an important role in the history of southwestern Pennsylvania. In the 1780s and 90s, farmers would distill...

The year was 1794. It was a violent time in southwestern Pennsylvania. There was still a threat of Indian attack,...