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Living History on Main

Living History on Main

A fun way to learn about history.

Tours

From noon till 6 p.m.

  • The Bradford House, located at 175 S. Main Street, will be open for walk-throughs of the first floor.
  • The Whiskey Rebellion Education and Visitor Center, located at 184 S. Main Street, will be open for walk-throughs.
  • The Meeting House, located at 182 S. Main Street, will have various demonstrators.
  • We encourage everyone to visit all of these sites on another day for a full tour.

Courthouse Tours and Talks occur throughout the day Saturday. Take the opportunity to visit "the People's Palace". Despite being over 100 years old, Washington County's courthouse remains one of western Pennsylvania's architectural gems with a past to match its grandiose design. Tours, provided by the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, start outside and take you through some of the beautiful interiors as you dive into the architecture and history of the structure and the county. Additionally, there are courtroom tours.

Demonstrators and Reenactors

From noon till 6 p.m.

  • At the History table displays (corner of S. Main St. and Wheeling St.)
  • At the Meeting House (182 S. Main St.)
  • At the Bradford House gardens (175 S. Main St.)
  • At the History and Heritage Area (Washington Financial Lot, at the corner of S. Main St. and Wheeling St.)
  • At the Pioneer Grill (George Washington Hotel)

History and Heritage Area

History groups and associations are invited to display their materials during the day on Saturday in the Washington Financial lot, at the corner of S. Main Street and Wheeling St.

Range Resources gives each participating group a donation.

2025 Confirmed History Groups:

    1. Elizabeth Township Historical Society

    2. Fort Cherry Historical Society

    3. Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village

    4. PA Trolley

    Check back for updates to participants.


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    This event is brought to you by the Bradford House Historical Association.