A Brief History of the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum As automobiles and buses replaced streetcars more than a half century ago, a small group of people with a dream came together to form an organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, exhibiting and interpreting the the trolley e
Washington
In addition to the nation's capital and the state, 31 counties and 17 towns are named in honor of the country's first president. However, Washington County in Western Pennsylvania was the first county to claim the name in 1781.
Located in Southwestern Pennsylvania, Washington County has nearly 210,000 residents, occupies more than 860 square miles, and boasts a range of community resources.
Some people find their inner bliss with just a few slices of pizza, complete with their toppings, while others opt for the pomp and circumstance of a five-course gourmet meal. When some people want to call it a night, sleeping under the stars provides the ultimate experience. But for others, nothing says sweet dreams like a well-appointed hotel room.
Some might argue that shopping is not a necessity, but we suggest that it's all about the pursuit of happiness (and sometimes bargains). Shopping—whether at the outlets or the malls, the antique stores or the specialty shops—is a part of life. And life is good in Washington County.
There’s fun and outdoor fun, which might get your hands dirty or your shoes wet. But no matter what the activity – hiking, biking, hunting, fishing – chances are your spirits will be soaring by the time you’re ready to call it a day.
And speaking of spirits (did someone mention Oktoberfest?), Washington County is alive with the sights, sounds, and smells of festivals. Apples and pumpkins, covered bridges, and farm equipment are all cause for celebration.
The reviews are in, and Washington County’s cultural scene is definitely ready for prime time. The region offers a rich tapestry of creative, performing, and visual arts from galleries to choirs, theaters to the symphony. The arts – not to mention the sciences and humanities – are also flourishing on the county’s college campuses.
Museums
David Bradford was a successful lawyer, businessman, and Deputy Attorney General of Washington County Pennsylvania when his house was completed in 1788.David Bradford and his family lived in this house from 1788 to 1794.
In conjunction with the 60th anniversary of the Donora Smog incident of 1948, the home of the Donora Historical Society and Smog Museum was opened in 2008 and has been flourishing ever since.
The first phase of the Duncan and Miller Glass Museum history began in 1975 when two rooms in the Washington County Historical Society building, LeMoyne House, became home for the young museum.
Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Museum of Rural Life, preserves the history of life on the land in Western Pennsylvania over the past 16,000 years. Meadowcroft is one of Western Pennsylvania's wonderful, off-the-beaten-path destinations.