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The Whiskey Rebellion explored in public television documentary

Alexander Hamilton is the subject of a monster musical, a best-selling, door-stopping biography and is considered an American martyr of the first order after dying at the hands of the dastardly Aaron Burr. It’s probably fair to say, though, that some farmers in this region had the same ...

Bradford House expanding presence in Washington

The Bradford House is expanding. Well, kinda. While the historic 18th century house in Washington built by famed whiskey insurrectionist David Bradford isn’t changing, the foundation that bears his home’s name is branching out with another storefront on South Main Street. In January, the ...

Bradford House seeks students for annual poster contest

The Bradford House Historical Association is holding its annual Student History Poster Contest for intermediate/middle school and high school students. The contest is open to all middle school students (grades 5 to 8) and high school students (9 to 12), including those enrolled in public, ...

Trinity senior develops Bradford House video for Eagle Scout project

Calvin White’s Eagle Scout project didn’t entail the usual physical work associated with the undertaking. The Trinity High School senior developed a promotional video of the David Bradford House Museum, located at 175 S. Main St. in Washington. “This is new,” White said. “It’s ...

Bradford House Museum to celebrate 60th anniversary

The Bradford House Museum is turning 60, and its historical association is marking the occasion with a celebration from 2 to 5 p.m. Sept. 14. Guided tours of the museum at 175 S. Main St. in Washington will take place throughout the afternoon, as well as tours at the Whiskey Rebellion ...

Bradford House hosting historical fiction novelist

The Bradford House Historical Association in Washington is hosting a lecture and book-signing by novelist Dan E. Hobbs Wednesday. Specializing in historical fiction, Hobbs will talk about the challenges and divisions America faced in the early 19th century, highlighting the struggle between ...