>> HISTORY CHEERS TO THE WHISKEY REBELLION TRAIL In 1794, farmers and distillers from western Pennsylvania rose up to protest the federal government’s whiskey tax — a revolt known as the Whiskey Rebellion. Buy a pass to the Whiskey Rebellion Trail to visit the heart of this territory where you’ll tour distilleries, taste locally made spirits, and explore museums that retell stories of the people and places involved. The Whiskey Rebellion Trail features 70+ stops, but here are a few ideas to get you started. Buy your pass at whiskeyrebelliontrail.com . Bradford House Museum Washington 1. WIGLE WHISKEY, PITTSBURGH First stop: Wigle Whiskey, the most-awarded craft whiskey distillery in America. From ryes and bourbons to flavored whiskeys — as well as rum, gin, absinthe, and vodka — you’re sure to find a spirit to love. Call in advance to book a tasting or whiskey production tour, where you’ll learn the history of the rebellion told from the perspective of protester and leader Philip Wigle. 2. SENATOR JOHN HEINZ HISTORY CENTER, PITTSBURGH Continue your history lesson of all things Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania at this affiliate of the Smithsonian Institute. The Heinz History Center preserves 250 years of Pittsburgh history, including set pieces from the iconic Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood TV show. Admission is included with purchase of your pass. 1675 Spirits Bristol 3. LIBERTY POLE SPIRITS, WASHINGTON During the Whiskey Rebellion, tax opposers would plant Liberty Poles (wooden poles or lances with a “cap of liberty” on top that originated in the Roman era) around the nation. In honor of this proud tradition, Liberty Pole Spirits proudly displays a pole on each whiskey bottle label and as a tribute to the craft. 4. BRADFORD HOUSE MUSEUM, WASHINGTON Honor the leader of the Whiskey Rebellion, David Bradford — a successful lawyer, businessman, 14 visitPA.com TOP BOTTOM: WASHINGTON COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGENCY; ANNA LEE FIELDS; VISIT BUCKS COUNTY/1675 SPIRITS Wigle Whiskey Pittsburgh
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