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Hampton approves relocation of historic Braddock Cannon — but it isn’t going far
Daily Press via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe Braddock Cannon, more than 100 years old, soon will be relocated — about 50 feet from where it stands. Hampton City Council voted 5-1 Wednesday to move the cannon from the middle of Victoria ...
Before Fort Frederick: A ring of small forts played a role in the French and Indian War
The Herald-Mail via Yahoo News· 9 months agoBIG POOL — Most people in Washington County have heard of Fort Frederick. But did you know that...
The 13 Most Cunning and Ruthless Military Leaders of All Time
Biography via Yahoo News· 5 months agoThe 13 Most Cunning Military LeadersPhoto Illustration by Tom Messina using photos by Getty,...
‘A Revolutionary Friendship’ Review: When Jefferson Met Washington
The Wall Street Journal· 2 months agoBOOKSHELF That Virginia produced four of the first five presidents of the United States is a...
Stove fire sparked blaze that destroyed McCali Manor in Mt. Pleasant
Tribune-Review, Greensburg, Pa. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoApr. 11—A stove fire sparked a blaze last week that destroyed an apartment building and former restaurant in Mt. Pleasant. Trooper Steve Limani said a state police fire marshal deemed the fire ...
What's that?: Haunted Larimer mansion holds historic importance for North Huntingdon
Tribune-Review, Greensburg, Pa. via Yahoo News· 7 months agoOct. 15—Editor's note: 'What's That?' is a recurring feature in the Tribune-Review's Westmoreland Plus edition. If there's something you'd like to see explored here, send an email to gtrcity ...
How well do you know your Frederick County history?
The Frederick News-Post, Md. via Yahoo News· 12 months agoJun. 6—In celebration of Frederick County's 275th anniversary, gather some friends and family and test each other with these local history trivia questions. 1. In the spring and summer of 1861 ...