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The Fort Pitt Block House in Pittsburgh on a sunny autumn day, with vibrant orange and red fall foliage, a tall American flag waving beside it, and an iron fence surrounding the historic brick structure.

Fort Pitt Block House: Pittsburgh’s Oldest Building

Landmarks & ArchitectureBy userAugust 7, 2025

Frontier Fort at the Forks of the Ohio In the mid-18th century, three mighty rivers meet at a point of land in what is now downtown Pittsburgh. This strategic “Forks of the Ohio” was the prize in a global conflict between empires – the French and Indian War (1754–1763). After wresting control from the French…

A traditional oil painting-style illustration of Fort Ligonier Days, showing historical reenactors in 18th-century military uniforms, a bustling festival with tents and food stalls, families watching cannon fire demonstrations, and the backdrop of Fort Ligonier surrounded by autumn foliage in the Laurel Highlands.

Fort Ligonier Days: The History Behind the Festival

Neighborhoods & CommunitiesBy userApril 28, 2025

Each October, the quiet town of Ligonier, Pennsylvania, bursts into life with Fort Ligonier Days — a three-day celebration of colonial heritage, regional pride, and the town’s pivotal role in American history. What began in 1958 as a modest local event has grown into one of the premier fall festivals in Pennsylvania, drawing tens of…

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