When wanting to discover information about a destination it’s easy to turn to Google for the most common information available. But, if you are interested in digging a little deeper to uncover the “hidden gems," books are certainly the best way to go. Thinking of taking a dive into some…
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Take 23 covered bridges, a picnic lunch, a full tank of gas and what do you have? Road trip! Scattered throughout Washington County, Pennsylvania are almost two dozen of these charming symbols that are a stunning reminder of days gone by. While the fall foliage is in full bloom, now is the perfect…
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Are you interested in Washington County or local industrial/environmental history? If so, Donora has a hidden gem for you — the Donora Smog Museum. The Donora Smog Museum, which is operated by the Donora Historical Society, features a collection of archived materials that document the “Donora…
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At a time when people walked or rode horse-drawn carriages to get to their destinations, streetcars meant increased speed and comfort, as well as decreased travel time. It meant that people could live further from their workplace and travel to entertainment sites. People rode to all sorts of…
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Mingo Creek Craft Distillers, a six-year-old craft whiskey distillery and producers of Liberty Pole Spirits, officially announced earlier this month that they are embarking on a project to build a new distillery campus adjacent to the Street at the Meadows entertainment complex in North Strabane…
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If you’re looking to entertain your little ones, interested in the history of transportation within our county or you just want to “ride the rails” for an afternoon, the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum is the place for you. The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, located at 1 Museum Road, Washington, PA, is…
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With spring comes flowers and warmer weather. It also thaws out our local museums and historical sites from a deep winter’s sleep. Grab your spring jacket and take a step back into history with Washington County’s unique past! Take the whole family to experience a bygone era of streetcars on the…
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The Mingo Creek Park Observatory is owned and operated by the AAAP. The Observatory was built in the spring/summer of 2004, and officially dedicated in August of 2005. It has become the largest amateur astronomical observatory in Southwestern Pennsylvania dedicated to public education and enjoyment…
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If you're like me—always in search of an epic last minute gift idea—allow me to present the Whiskey Rebellion Trail (WRT). This unique-to-the-region experience is made up of four cities, including Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Washington D.C., and Baltimore, in addition to many towns and rural areas…
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