Schneider's Fort
This faithful reproduction of a typical frontier fort was built by the Washington County Historical Society. Travel into the past and see the 18th-century come to life.
Fort Site Activities
Saturday 11AM – 5PM
Visit the trading post, native village, militia encampments and the federal encampment. See cooking demonstration and distilling displays. Learn about 18th-century weapons, experience cannon, and musket demonstrations.
Activities Include:
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Visiting with crafters and demonstrators
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Experience the Allegheny Valley Uprising, a battle re-enactment portraying the Federal Armies attempt at raising a liberty pole against the Whiskey Rebels.
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Pony rides, Petting Zoo, Children’s Muster
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Drilling Demonstrations, 18th-century Weapon Display, talks concerning 18th-century weapons will occur throughout the day
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Woodworking/Shaving Horse Demonstrations, Flint-knapping Demonstrations, Blacksmithing Demonstrations
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Talks on Native American Encampment, Native Americans in the Pennsylvania Frontier, Federal Army Encampment, the 18th-century Trading Post, and Tin Man Roy throughout the day
Sunday 11AM – 4PM
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Visiting with crafters and demonstrators
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Woodworking/Shaving Horse Demonstrations, Flint-knapping Demonstrations, Blacksmithing Demonstrations
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18th-century Weapon Display, talks concerning 18th-century weapons will occur throughout the day
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Talks on Native American Encampment, Native Americans in the Pennsylvania Frontier, the 18th-century Trading Post, and Tin Man Roy throughout the day
The Hangman’s Noose Tavern
Located at the Kennedy Log House.
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See 18th-century Tavern Display
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Sample Traditional 18th-century Drinks
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Enjoy Tavern Talk Presentations throughout the Day
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Witness Campfire and Earthen Oven Cooking Demonstrations
