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Along the 4,900 miles of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail...it’s Where-Are-We Wednesday! ![]()
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Tired of battling riffles as the new keeled barge traveled down the Ohio River in September 1803, Meriwether Lewis stopped and dropped anchor just past the mouth of the Beaver River. Here, the Captain discharged a member of his crew (likely one of the three young men who were “auditioning” for the Expedition – whose name is never mentioned). ![]()
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At this site, high above the river level would have been the limited remains of a fortification built in 1778 as a direct challenge to the British stronghold in Detroit. The first fort built on the Ohio River, Fort McIntosh was 130 feet above the river, approximately one mile downstream from the mouth of the Beaver River in western Pennsylvania. Its 1,500 men were to protect the western frontier from possible British and Native ally raids. ![]()
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With the Land Ordinance of 1785 and resulting westward migration, the fort was deemed unnecessary and de-commissioned just 10 years later. How much of the fort remained when Meriwether Lewis looked up at the bluff in 1803 is unknown. A Beaver County historical document reported that by 1795 the fort “had reached such a state of decay that the roofs of the several buildings had given away, and but one wing, the western, was still standing.” ![]()
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Preservation efforts began in the late 19th century, but it wasn’t until 1974 when archaeological excavations uncovered thousands of artifacts and the fort’s foundation. Restoration was completed in 1978 and Fort McIntosh was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. ![]()
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You may visit this landmark along the Ohio River near the downtown district of Beaver, Pennsylvania. And don’t miss the Fort McIntosh exhibit at the Beaver Area Heritage Museum about 10 blocks away. Beaver is about 35 miles northwest of Pittsburgh. ![]()
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Image: NPS
The 910th Airlift Wing is an Air Force Reserve unit, stationed at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio will be conducting the C-130 flyover, which is scheduled to be conducted at approximately 11:00. The flight route is to be Route 68 Eastbound along the parade route.
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Upcoming Events
Dec
3
Sun
Give the magic of the holiday season to a child in need. Everyone is asked to bring a new unwrapped toy.
Complimentary buffet until game time, with a donation.
Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Home Fries, Pancakes, Coffee.
Drink specials: TBD.
Steelers vs Cardinals @ 1:00 PM.
Donations benefit Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots: Beaver & Northwestern Allegheny Counties.
Jan
27
Sat
Too chicken to jump into the Beaver River in January? But still want to help make a difference? Now there is a way that you can get involved, raise awareness and help raise funds for the Special Olympics without “Freezin’ for a Reason!” Please join us at our annual pre-polar plunge fundraiser. Proceeds from this event benefit the Beaver County Special Olympics.
Cost (subject to change)
$10.00 Adults
$5.00 Children 5 to 12
$0.00 Children up to 4
TIP NOT INCLUDED
Buffet (subject to change)
TBD
Cash Bar with ‘Courage’ Drink Specials
TBD
Apr
20
Sat
Apr 20 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
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Apr
21
Sun
Apr 21 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
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Jun
29
Sat
Jun 29 @ 9:45 pm – 10:05 pm
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30
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