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May132025
EventsMotocrossRecreation Race Start during the High Point National

Experience Elite Motorsport Competition in Greene County

Catch the fast-paced action of the world’s best professional motor sports athletes in Greene County this…

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May62025
Events Aerial photograph of Battle and Thrive Food Truck Festival at the Greene County Fairgrounds.

Hungry? Taste the community spirit at Battle & Thrive Food Truck Festival!

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds at the Battle and Thrive Food Truck Festival, a…

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Apr202025
AntiquesEvents Photograph of the VFW's Freedom Car Show with two red and one blue cars in front of an American Flag roof.

Greene County Car Shows

The vivid red polished to perfection, the chrome glistening in the sun, the smell of car…

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Apr142025
Recreation Blue Eyed Mary

Wildflowers in Greene

Springtime in Greene County brings the rain, and with that rain comes the blossoming of the…

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Apr102025
AttractionsGreene River TrailHistory Foundry and Machine Shop - Outside

W.A. Young & Sons Foundry and Machine Shop

William A. Young, a descendant of two established families of Washington and Greene counties, purchased a…

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Apr82025
HolidayShopping Photograph of an Easter Basket filled with wine, wrapped packages, soaps, and flowers.

Easter Shopping in Greene County

Shop from Greene County local businesses for your gifts this Easter season.

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Apr52025
Recreation Summer Camp

Summer Camps

Spend your summer learning new things or refining your skills with camps found throughout Greene County,…

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Mar262025
EventsHistory Corbly Family Monument in Garards Fort Cemetery.

Patriot, Soldier, Legislator and Minister: Reverend John Corbly

Forming over 30 Baptist churches, aiding in the Whiskey Rebellion, as well as facing one of…

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Mar192025
Greene River TrailRecreation Golfing at Rohanna's Golf Course.

Spring Bucket List

Spring is the perfect time to get outdoors. The countryside is growing green again and colorful…

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Mar32025
History Family Tree

Researching Your Family Tree

If you’re traveling down the family ancestry road and have found a familial connection with Greene…

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Feb182025
DiningFish Fry Photograph of fried fish on top of french fries. Banner in corner says Greene County, PA Fish Fry.

Fish Fry Fridays 2025

It’s time for Fish Fry Fridays! Savor the traditional cod sandwiches that keeps your mouth watering…

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Jan282025
HolidayShoppingWineries

Valentine’s Day Guide to Gifts and Treats

Still in search for something special for that special someone? Look no further! Here are some…

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Jan142025
RecreationShopping Hands knitting pink fabric.

Getting Started with Your Hobby

The possibilities for a new hobby in Greene County are endless. If you want to get…

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Dec202024
Planning Your Visit Snow Boots

Winter Getaways in Greene

Plan a winter vacation to Greene County for rural farmland wrapped in a blanket in white…

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Dec182024
Recreation Winter Bird Watching in Greene County

Winter Bird Watching in Greene County

This winter, venture outdoors and observe the vibrant wildlife surrounding you. Which avian species might you…

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Dec162024
HolidayShopping Last Minute Gift Ideas

Last-Minute Gift Ideas

With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, finding the perfect gift can be a…

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Dec42024
Recreation Starling in Winter

Christmas Bird Count

When it comes to counting birds, a lot depends on the weather. But it also depends…

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Nov202024
HolidayShopping

Unique & Personalized Gifts in Greene

This holiday season, consider spending a leisurely afternoon exploring the diverse array of niche businesses in…

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Nov122024
AttractionsEventsHoliday Holidays in Greene County

Holidays in Greene

As Christmas approaches in Greene County, festive sights abound – twinkling lights, lively parades, and jolly…

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Nov42024
Driving TourMonuments and Memorials Visit and Honor

Take a Tour to Honor those who have Served

Take a self-guided tour of Greene County’s many monumental tributes to its soldiers. Veterans monuments and…

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Oct302024
EventsHolidayShoppingWineries Alpaca yarn display on the wall at Lippencott Alpacas.

Experience the Charm of Craft Shows in Greene County

Craft shows in Greene County, Pennsylvania signal the start of the holiday season. They offer the…

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Oct252024
HistoryParanormal Photograph of Crow Rock in Greene County, Pennsylvania.

Tragedy at Crow Rock

It was a picturesque morning in May. The trees were green, the flowers were in bloom,…

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Oct102024
Driving TourHistoryParanormal The Most Haunted County In America

Haunted Greene County

The far southwestern corner of Pennsylvania looks on the surface to be a pleasant rolling, river-cut…

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Oct52024
AttractionsDriving TourPlanning Your Visit King Covered Bridge

Fall Bucket List

As the cool, crisp air settles over Greene County, Pennsylvania, the vibrant foliage transforms into a…

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Oct12024
Greene River Trail Bikers on Greene River Trail. Photo by Memories and Melodies.

Experience Fall Foliage Along the Greene River Trail

Immerse yourself in the vibrant hues of autumn on the Greene River Trail in Greene County,…

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Sep242024
EventsHistory 2016 Harvest Festival - Reenactment

Celebrating Our Rural History

The Harvest Festival has long been a treasured tradition in Greene County since the museum open…

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Sep42024
Events White Covered Bridge

Celebrating Historic Covered Bridges

As the fall season begins to flourish with its vibrant foliage and splashes of autumn colors…

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Sep12024
EventsHistory 140th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry on the battlefield.

Fall Civil War Reenactments

Fall days in Greene County set the stage for Civil War reenactment as the 140th Pennsylvania…

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Aug52024
FarmPlanning Your VisitRecreationWineries Family of four petting alpacas at Lippencott Alpacas

Unique Agricultural Experiences in Greene County

From working farms to a vineyard, Greene County is still the home to many agricultural pursuits.…

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Jul302024
EventsHistory Photograph of youth football players on a trailer bed with a sign that says Thank You Coal Miners.

Coal is King in Greene County

For 69 years, Greene County, Pennsylvania has been home to a very special week-long celebration recognizing…

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Jul152024
Events Scenic sunset photo overlooking the Carnival at the Greene County Fair

Come One, Come All to the Greene County Fair!

As we look forward to the thrills, the entertainment, the delicious fair food and the many…

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Jul32024
AttractionsEvents

Historical and Cherished Jacktown Fair

One of Greene County, Pennsylvania’s historical and cherished annual events is returning very soon, and it’s…

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Jun272024
EventsHistory Photograph of Miss Rain Day 2023, Abby Ray, with a purple umbrellas beside a basket of marigolds and ferns.

A Rainy Celebration

The smells of funnel cakes and other festival foods join with the sound of music drifting…

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Jun172024
EventsHoliday Photograph of spectators watching fireworks in the sky with the text Fireworks above Greene County, Pennsylvania.

Fireworks above Greene County

Spend an evening this summer watching a spectacular fireworks show light up the sky above Greene…

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Jun142024
Recreation Photograph from the ground looking up at 4 pickleball players touching their racquets together.

Pickleball

Discover Pickleball in Greene County with indoor and outdoor courts, classes, clinics, tournaments, and weekly pickleball…

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May312024
EventsWineries Summer Music

Summer Music

Relax and fill your summer with music, food and community in Greene County, Pennsylvania. Local and…

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May282024
Dining

Culinary Adventure in Greene County

Greene County is a place where natural beauty meets exceptional culinary experiences. As you explore the…

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May202024
Events Photograph from the grandstand overlooking the Demolition Derby at the Jacktown Fair.

Summer Festivals & Fairs

Greene County is filled with so much history and tradition that throughout the summer there are…

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May32024
AttractionsRecreation Camping in Greene County, Marshmallows roasting over a fire.

Camping in Greene County

Camping in Greene County unlocks a world of simple pleasures – the scent of the woods,…

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Apr302024
Recreation Birding in Greene

Bird Watching in Greene

Bird watching is a wonderful opportunity to get outside and enjoy nature’s beauty while improving your…

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Apr262024
Recreation PA Bird Atlas 3 logo

PBA3 State Birding Initiative

The Third Pennsylvania Bird Atlas (PBA3) is a five-year-long survey running from January 2024 to February…

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Mar252024
EventsHistory Photograph of a solar eclipse with the sun forming a ring of light around the moon.

Solar Eclipse 2024

On April 8th, Pennsylvania is set to see the Sun, Moon and Earth align for a…

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Feb192024
Greene River TrailHistoryRecreation Allison No. 1 Mine & Coke Works, Coke Ovens, South of mining complex, East side of Redstone Creek, Allison, Fayette County, PA

Coke & Coke Ovens

The invention of the beehive oven was a major advance in the production of coke. Beehive…

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Feb52024
AttractionsHistory Cornerstone Genealogical Society

Uncover Hidden Heritage in Greene County

Cornerstone’s headquarters located at the first Greene County Courthouse, has its own genealogy to share with…

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Jan292024
EventsHoliday

Valentine’s Day Guide to Events and Activities

Love is in the air and Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Now is the…

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Oct152023
HistoryParanormal The Legend of Stovepipe

The Legend of Stovepipe

Throughout the years, others passing Horseshoe Bend on dreary nights saw the ghostly figure of a…

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Oct102023
HistoryParanormalUncategorized Full Moon

Haunted in Greene

Greene County was once a part of the frontier of European settlement in America. Multiple well-known…

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Oct92023
AttractionsWineries

Sipping Into Fall

Wine in the garden is a winning combination – from warm spring afternoons until the last…

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Sep172023
History Overview of Waynesburg University campus.

Bricks and Legends

Back then, a college education included rolling up your sleeves and helping build whatever wall the…

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Sep162023
EventsFarm Family of four petting alpacas at Lippencott Alpacas

Alpaca Antics

For two fun-filled days, Lippencott Alpacas will open up its beautiful and spacious farm located on…

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Sep12023
Events 50s Fest and Car Cruise

Car Cruises & Drags

The vivid red polished to perfection, the chrome glistening in the sun, the smell of car…

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Jul272023
EventsHistory

Remembering the Rain Day Boys

Every year during the Rain Day celebration, the Waynesburg community takes a moment to remember and…

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Jul162023
Events Aviation Days Plane Train

The Sky’s the Limit for Fun and Adventure

Greene County, Pennsylvania will be soaring with excitement August 20-21 when the annual event known as…

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Jun272023
AttractionsPlanning Your VisitRecreation Best Photo/ Selfie Locations in Greene County

Best Photographic Places/ Selfies in Greene County

Greene County offers a plethora of picturesque locations for capturing memorable selfies and beautiful photographs. From…

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Jun142023
ShoppingShow

Legendary Con

Calling all fans of nostalgia, pop culture, and celebrity encounters! Get ready to immerse yourself in…

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Jun82023
AttractionsHistory Movies in Greene County, popcorn spilling over hard wood floor.

Movie Locations

Discover the magic of movies filmed in southwestern PA. Grab your popcorn, find your seat, and…

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May152023
Hunting & FishingRecreation Fishing in Greene County

Fishing Greene County

Discover fishing opportunities in Greene County along the waterways traveling through the county. From Wisecarver Reservoir…

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Mar62023
History Portraits of Women in Greene

Women in Greene

Take a look into our history as we feature a few of the women that had…

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Feb222023
Shopping Lanterns and Home Decor at The Perfect Arrangement & Lily Bee's Gift Shop.

Unique Home Decor

Looking for some beautiful and unique home décor to spruce up your house or a friend’s?…

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Feb132023
Weddings Overlook at Coles Greene Acres Farm - photo by Rebecca Devono Photography

Escape and Celebrate in Greene County

Showcase your love and affection in a memory that will last forever. Southwestern Pennsylvania is perfect…

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Nov182022
HolidayShopping Mickeys Mens Store

Why Shop Small?

Looking ahead with the giving season mounting the horizon, it pays to think small and support…

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Jul192022
AttractionsFarmWineries Swimmers at Greene County Water Park

Greene County Summer Bucket List

It’s not too late to enjoy several summer activities! Greene County embraces the summer season with…

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Jul162022
EventsHistory Miss Rain Day 2021 Emily Bennett with Mini Miss Rain Drop Payton Duncan. Photo by Rain Day Festival.

Anticipating Rain on July 29th

Rain Day is special not just because it has been a tradition for more than a…

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Jul52022
AttractionsHistory

History in Greene

Founded in 1796, Greene County was established when Washington County was split as an act of…

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Jun282022
DiningFarmShoppingWineries Farmers Market Vendor

Waynesburg Farmers Market

The Waynesburg Farmers Market is one of the longest-running farmer’s markets in Greene County since its…

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Jun62022
EventsMotocross Race Start during the High Point National

Guide to High Point in Greene

The High Point Pro Motocross is in town Father’s Day weekend, and this guide will help…

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May172022
EventsRecreation PID Day at Flashlight Drags - photo by Mitch Kendra

Street Racing without the Jail Time

The Flashlight Drags – a family-oriented auto event open to all nostalgic, custom hot rod, street…

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May102022
Driving TourHistory Mail Pouch Barn by Mitch Kendra

Scenic Views: Mail Pouch Barns

Driving through country roads and farmlands, one can get a clear view of Greene County’s historic…

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Apr262022
Greene River TrailHistoryRecreation Monongahela River

The Mon River

Prior to the glaciers, the ancestral Monongahela River flowed from present day north-central West Virginia across…

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Mar232022
AttractionsDriving TourGreene River TrailHunting & FishingPlanning Your VisitRecreation Enjoy the outdoors in Greene county PA

Enjoy the Outdoors in Greene County

Spring fever is sweeping through the homes of those in southwestern Pennsylvania who have found themselves…

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Nov232021
Shopping

Your Guide to Small Business Saturday in Greene County

The opportunity to shop small and support local businesses this Saturday comes complete with the chance…

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Nov152021
Hunting & FishingRecreation Hunting in Greene County: Your Guide to the Game Lands

Hunting in Greene County: Your Guide to the Game Lands

When the rain takes the leaves off the trees in November, it’s time to put on…

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Nov22021
EventsMonuments and Memorials Veterans Day

Greene County Salutes All Who Served

Coming up are several opportunities to honor those who have served this country and call Greene…

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Oct192021
Weddings Escape and Celebrate

Escape and Celebrate

Elopement style weddings are on the rise and in popular demand as couples hope to celebrate…

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Oct62021
AttractionsDriving TourPlanning Your Visit Scott Covered Bridge

Kissing Bridges and Falling Leaves

Steal a kiss, take a selfie and enjoy the drive between these sturdy bits of the…

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Oct52021
AttractionsHistoryRecreation Mason Dixon Historical Park

World-Famous Boundary Line

When it comes to taking its place in American history, Greene County is unparalleled. And it’s…

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Oct32021
AttractionsEventsHistory Ghost in the Head at 2007 Harvest Festival

Fall into History and the Harvest Festival

History can be full of surprises and sometimes even a mystery or two. Maybe even a…

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Sep212021
AttractionsFarm Photograph of an alpaca chewing hay at Lippencott Alpacas.

Fuzzy and Friendly Alpacas

Friendly, polite, easy to raise, and downright adorable are just some of the qualities that bring…

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Sep142021
AttractionsDriving TourEvents Reenactors at White Covered Bridge Festival

Fall in Greene County

The cooler weather and changing of leaves brings some of our favorite traditions we look forward…

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Aug172021
AttractionsHistory Overview of Greene County Airport.

Take to the Sky

But the real story of this little county airport and others of its kind scattered across…

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Aug32021
DiningShopping Farmers Market Vendor

Farmers Market

Greene County’s love of farmers markets gives visitors another excursion during the road trip. Add picking…

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Jul272021
EventsHistory Rain Day Festival

The Beginnings of a Tradition

Waynesburg is perhaps best known for a summer-time event, their annual Rain Day celebration on July…

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Jun292021
Greene River TrailHistory Enterprise Steam Boat 1815

River Boats

One of the best known steamboat tugs and the only one still on a river is…

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Jun222021
Greene River TrailHistory Railway Along the Mon River

Railway Along the Mon River

The Pennsylvania, Monongahela & Southern Railroad was organized in 1902 under the Pennsylvania Railroad to extend…

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Jun12021
Greene River TrailHistory Overview of Rices Landing from the Greene County Historical Society archives.

Rices Landing

Along the Greene River Trail Rices Landing Settlement of Rices Landing One of the earliest overnight…

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Apr272021
AttractionsHistory Flenniken Library

Magic of Flenniken

Small town libraries are like the loving literary auntie that every family depends on to make…

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Apr202021
Greene River TrailRecreation Yellow-Billed Cuckoo

Birds Along the Greene River Trail

While on the Greene River Trail, take the opportunity to see a variety of wildlife -…

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Apr132021
Greene River TrailHistory Pittsburgh, Allegheny & Birmingham / drawn from nature, lithographed & published by Otto Krebs, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Pittsburgh Coal Seam

Named by H.D. Rodgers of the First Geological Survey of Pennsylvania, the first reference to the…

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Apr62021
AttractionsHistory Eva K Bowlby Public Library

Eva K Bowlby Public Library

From the outside, Eva K. Bowlby Public Library fits right in with all the other the…

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Apr52021
Greene River TrailHistory Crucible Mine

Crucible Mine

In 1911, the Crucible Coal Company began to develop Greene County’s second largest mine. Located along…

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Apr12021
Driving TourMonuments and Memorials Aleppo Township Veterans Memorial

Tour of Honor

The Tour of Honor is including the Veterans War Memorial in Aleppo Township in this year’s…

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Mar302021
Greene River TrailHistory Dilworth Coal Company - Brice Rush Collection

Dilworth Mine

“Commercial” coal mining in Greene County began in 1902 when the Dilworth Coal Company produced 36,400…

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Mar232021
Greene River TrailHistory Mining Bituminous Coal - Greene Co Historical Society Library

Early Coal Mining

Early coal mining in Greene County began with settlers using drift mining to mine the outcrops…

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Mar162021
Greene River TrailHistoryRecreation Bikers along the Greene River Trail

Along the Greene River Trail

If you have been on the Greene River Trail recently, you might have noticed something new.…

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Feb232021
DiningDriving TourShopping Stokes General Store

The Stokes General Store in Wind Ridge

Now Paul and Amy’s son and daughter-in-law, Adam and Diane Stokes, carry on Harry’s neighborliness with…

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Dec152020
Driving TourShopping Glorias Ceramics and Greene Gifts - Christmas Tree

Make your own presents – and enjoy the drive!

“Shop Scenic” could well become the catch phrase for Greene County when the holiday season consists…

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Dec82020
Shopping Miss Rain Day at Mickeys Mens Store

The Anchor Stores of Downtown Waynesburg

In downtown Waynesburg, the genteel storefronts of High Street never stay empty for long. New shops…

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Nov172020
Shopping Waynesburg Milling

Shopping Excursion to Waynesburg’s South Side

A day trip to Waynesburg offers a chance to shop the season for unique gifts while…

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Nov32020
HistoryRecreation Indian Trail Tree by Matthew Cumberledge

The Indian Trail Tree

We have our share of Native American Sites to be sure. Burial grounds, carved and painted…

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Oct202020
Recreation Kayaking in Greene County

When Creeks are Low – Paddle the Mon!

With the efforts of a group of intrepid volunteers, Greene County’s only canoe/kayak launch on the…

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Oct182020
Dining Kiln to Table Lunch Special

All On The Table

It’s quiet down on South Richhill Street, where the train tracks encounter South Fork Ten Mile…

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Oct112020
AttractionsEventsHistory 2016 Harvest Festival - Reenactment

The Civil War: A Harvest Festival Retrospective

Born from a fiery gospel writ from burnished rows of steel. Smoke lay heavy under the…

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Sep222020
History Museum Façade by Greene County Historical Society

The Story of an Aged Institution

Just before the start of the Civil War legislation was passed in Pennsylvania, and many other…

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Sep212020
History Mail Pouch Barn by Mitch Kendra

An American Heritage: Mail Pouch Barns

For more than a century, one advertising campaign used an unusual medium to feature the same…

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