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History buffs, hikers converge on Jennings Center

Colleen Chamberlain, Scoutmaster of BSA Troop 6743 of New Castle, manned the cherry pie table at the Jennings Environmental Center in Brady Township Saturday during the annual George Washington Cherry Pie Hike event. ERIC FREEHLING/BUTLER EAGLE

BRADY TWP— Hikers, history buffs, Scouts and bakery lovers converged on the Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Road, Saturday for the annual George Washington Cherry Pie Hike event.

Nearly 250 people took part in hikes beginning at 9 a.m. and running through noon, met with history authors Jason Cherry and Brady Crytzer, visited with French and Indian War reenactors to learn about their clothing and equipment, and enjoyed a piece of cherry pie.

Participants could choose from a 7-mile hike on the North Country Trail, two nature walks in the and seven short history hikes.

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