Photo courtesy of the Observer-Reporter
The David Bradford House
of Washington, PA
of Washington, PA
Welcome to the finest 18th Century home
in Washington County.
The Bradford House was built in 1788 and
was home to the Whiskey Rebellion, the first domestic challenge to the new American government.
Visitors will find:
- An elegant 220 year-old house
- A fascinating history
- Fine antique furniture
- Changing educational exhibits
Visit us (May through December).
The Fourth Symposium on Life and Customs in Western Pennsylvania
March
30th and 31st
The Symposium on Life and Customs brings together speakers from throughout the eastern United States to speak on a variety of topics concerning 18th Century Western Pennsylvania Frontier. In the past this has been a one day event with six speakers presenting unique views into life and customs on the western frontier. This year we are making a few changes. To learn more about the event and to hear about the new additions, visit the link below.
2012 CALENDARS ARE ON SALES NOW!
The 2012 David Bradford House Calendars are on sale now and feature the art work of Nat Youngblood.!
The calendars are on sale at the following locations:
Academy for Adolescent Health,
Accents at Quail Acres, Alpha Delta Kappa International Sorority for Women
Educators, Amish Touch, The David Bradford House (Wed. thru Sat.), Black Rose
Antique Mall, Burgettstown Library, The Church of the Covenant, Citizen's
Library, Countryside Frame Shop, First Presbyterian Church, Heinz History
Center, Historical Society, Maser Gallery—Shadyside, McDonald Library,
Meadowcroft Village, Medicine Shop, Mom’s Memories Scrapbooking, Musto's Hair
Designs, Southside Hair Designs, Trinity Area Gifted Students, Washington
Farmer's Market, W&J Bookstore and World West Gallery.
Each calendar costs $10.
These calendars make a great Fundraiser or Gift! Are you interested in selling our calendars as a Fundraiser? Sell them for $10 and keep $5. That's a 50% profit. Contact us for more information at 724-222-3604 or bradfordhouse@verizon.net
The Bradford House is Currently Closed for the Season
The House is closed for the season and will reopen in May 2012.
Please contact us at bradfordhouse@verizon.net to schedule your 2012 House Tours or to schedule an Outreach Program. Our Historical Director, Clay Kilgore will be more then happy to speak to you or your organization.
Contact
Us
The Bradford House is presently owned by
the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
and is managed by the Bradford House Historical Association, Inc.,
a 501(c)3 charitable non-profit corporation.
This site is maintained by the Association. This page was revised on
April 10, 2009
.