Sophie Panella

George Washington at Logstown Sophie Panella

Two girls in Baden, Pennsylvania find a historical marker. The marker tells them they're standing on ground that used to be an Indian village. Curious, they begin an odyssey to discover more. Traveling through time using the magnificent art created by others who have imagined the stories, the girls visit Logstown, one of the biggest Indian villages on the Ohio River. They are there for Washington's historic visit to this Indian village then join Washington for his mission to deliver a message north to a French Fort. The girls imagine the hardships as they read about Washington battling deep snow, forging icy rivers, and meeting with a French commandant in a heavily fortified wilderness fort. Come along to find out more. See if you can find the hidden surprise they have created for you on each page! Profits from the sale of the book go to the Beaver County Historical Research & Landmarks Foundation.