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WELCOMEhe Fairfield Area Historical Society was created to help preserve and protect Fairfield's historical heritage. The Historical Society intends to identify and acquire artifacts and information of historical significance to the Fairfield area.
HERITAGE ADAMS COUNTY Adams County is updating the Heritage Component of the County Comprehensive Plan. Click HERE to check out the project's website for more information and to take a brief survey. FAHS 2025 Calendar Available
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday, October 17th
"Cresap's War and the 80-year dispute over the Pennsylvania / Maryland Border" Presentation by Kevin Bream 7:00 p.m. | Fairfield Village Hall, 108 West Main Street, Fairfield PA, 17320 Before there was a Mason-Dixon line a bitter dispute raged over the border between the two colonies. Before it was over, it would turn deadly. In the midst of the decades-long dispute, the "Maryland Monster", Thomas Cresap, rose up to protect Maryland's interests. Land was seized, buildings burned, colonists were jailed, livestock killed and some unfortunate participants lost their lives. A lot of confusion ensued about which state to pay taxes to and even which court systems and laws applied in any given situation. FAHS Board member, Kevin Bream presents a foundation for how the dispute got started in the first place, shares stories of the conflict, and ultimately concludes with how the 80-year dispute was finally resolved. Every is welcome. Free admission. Light refreshments will be served. |
Blacksmith shop and stable in Fairfield
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The Paxton & McCreary store at approximately 20 East Main Street
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Post civil war picture of H.J. Waddle house, shop and wagon
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