Hampton approves relocation of historic Braddock Cannon — but it isn’t going far
Daily Press via Yahoo News· 5 months 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· 1 month agoBIG POOL — Most people in Washington County have heard of Fort Frederick. But did you know that...
Stove fire sparked blaze that destroyed McCali Manor in Mt. Pleasant
Tribune-Review, Greensburg, Pa. via Yahoo News· 6 months 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 ...
How well do you know your Frederick County history?
The Frederick News-Post, Md. via Yahoo News· 4 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 ...