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The SCA Trail Town Outreach Corps Pedals the Great Allegheny Passage - Part 1

Friday, August 12th, 2011

Riding next to the abandoned railroad track.

This is a 3-part series of 3 day trips of our journey from McKeesport, PA to Cumberland, MD.

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Celebrate the Heritage of the National Road with Food & Wine!

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011

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It’s time to put on your favorite casual picnic attire, grab a light sweater just in case and head for the Christian W. Klay Winery in Chalk Hill to gorge yourself on a delicious gourmet meal.

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Summit Inn a Step Back in Time

Wednesday, July 20th, 2011

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Listed on the “National Register of Historic Places” - the Summit Inn´s classic architecture, old world charm and friendly atmosphere has hosted guests for more than 100 years.

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Westmoreland’s Fair to Promote Education Through Entertainment

Wednesday, July 13th, 2011

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The theme for this year’s fair is “From the Farm Gate, to the Dinner Plate”, check out what else is new!

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Benefit Fundraiser Honors Passengers, Crews and First Responders of Flight 93

Thursday, June 16th, 2011

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Visit the Mountain Playhouse for a performance of The Guys and help support the mission of the Flight 93 National Memorial, which is to provide healing and hope to the public.

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Fallingwater celebrating 75th anniversary; opens for tours on Monday

Thursday, March 10th, 2011

Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater, one of America’s greatest architectural marvels, is celebrating a 75th anniversary milestone this year–its construction began in 1936–and it’s re-opening for tours on Monday, March 14.

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Great Allegheny Passage Sustainable Business Network: Building the Green Economy in Southwestern Pennsylvania

Thursday, October 14th, 2010

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The GAP SBN is a free and inclusive organization for all businesses in the Great Allegheny Passage Trail Towns. GAP SBN members are making environmental changes in varying degrees; however, these businesses are unified with a common goal: to support the triple bottom line of people, planet, and profit.

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Fort Ligonier Commemorates “The Year of the Conquest”

Thursday, September 23rd, 2010

Battle Reenactment at Fort Ligonier

Fort Ligonier Days are just around the corner! Experience one of Western Pennsylvania’s finest fall festivals with battle reenactments, living history activities, over 150 crafters, food booths, a variety of free entertainment and more!

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First Lady Michelle Obama Joins Mrs. Laura W. Bush at Flight 93 Memorial

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

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Ceremony to honor heroes of United Flight 93 and all those lost on 9/11 will take place on Saturday, September 11, 2010.

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Battle Reenactments at Fort Ligonier

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

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Watch exciting battle reenactments, see the British and French military encampments, and tour the Fort Ligonier Museum!

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