As a young officer in the French and Indian War, Washington was involved in a devastating friendly fire incident. Military ...

Four years of digging for artifacts in the Ligonier area have shed new light on a little-known “friendly fire” incident in ...

You may think you know some of the history of the French and Indian War and even of Fort Ligonier, but KDKA's Chris DeRose ...

At Fort Ligonier on Friday, excitement was in the air as it unveiled a new exhibit and talked about the ongoing archaeological work surrounding what is called George Washington's "friendly fire ...

About 50 reenactors portraying 18th century military units from across the globe roamed the grounds of Fort Ligonier during Memorial Day weekend as musket and cannon fire pierced the air.

Fort Ligonier receives special grant 02:27. LIGONIER, Pa. (KDKA) — At Fort Ligonier in Westmorland County, the past can and does come alive. Even though there may still be a little snow on the ...

Fort Ligonier Days, originally set for October, is officially canceled. "We're gonna miss it," says Danny McMaster from Ligonier Outfitters. "It's a huge weekend for us and for everybody." ...

Fort Ligonier Days chairman Jack McDowell said more and more people continue to come to the event each year."We can't explain it, but it always feels like there is magic here, and people love to ...

Oct. 15—Fort Ligonier Days is a homecoming for many who visit or participate in the annual festival — whether or not they grew up in the Ligonier area. Members of Joyce Mowery's family have ...

BEGINS WITH BREAKING NEWS. MIKE: THAT BREAKING NEWS. FORT LIGONIER DAYS FESTIVAL IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY SET TO GO VIRTUAL THIS YEAR AS THE FESTIVAL BOARD VOTES TO CANCEL THE PHYSICAL EVENT. THANK ...

Fort Ligonier Days, now in its 63rd year, provides the perfect opportunity for Jennifer Coursey of Charlotte, N.C., to reunite with relatives in the Ligonier area.