Take a ride down in history on the National Pike, the featured program of the Peters Creek Historical Society, on Monday, August 29 at 7:30PM.   The program will be held at Wrights United Methodist Church, 788 Venetia Road, Venetia.

Madonna of the Trail Monument - One of twelve duplicate monuments along the National Pike. The monuments depict the strength of the pioneer woman, dressed in prairie style, going westward with courage and resilience. This monument is located on Route 40, in Beallsville, Pa, 12 miles west of Washington, Pa. (Photo credit: pinterest.com Peter Grondzioski Photographer).

Mr. Clay Kilgore, director of the Washington County Historical Society will present the story of the National Pike, a story that began long ago in animal trails and in paths of indians, who criss-crossed the ridges and valleys of the Alleghenies. Its fascinating history is alive and well in sites all along its route as well as in Washington County.

Come along for a ride that is sure to enlighten all about a national treasure that is designated a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark, a State Heritage Park, and a State Scenic Byway All-American Road. Several sites along its 90 mile stretch of road in Pennsylvania have been deemed historic and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Enoch Wright House Tours

Docents will be on hand to give tours of the Enoch Wright House, 815 Venetia Road, Venetia on Saturday, August 17 from 12 noon - 3pm and Tuesday, August 27 from 6pm-8pm. The society welcomes the public to join its efforts in local historic preservation. Check out the website for more information on the society, the pioneer Wright family, the Enoch Wright House and log cabin: http://www.peterscreekhistoricalsociety.org.