While some throughout the four states may choose to travel to other places this labor day, Uniontown is using the holiday to celebrate its history. “My great grandad, he was an old settler along with the other gentlemen, and I think they just wanted to have a get-together, you know they were farmers, they were working hard every day, and they just wanted to have a gathering in town, I would assume that’s the way it started.” said attendee Alan Drake. The town held its 150th annual Old Settlers Picnic. This year’s theme was hats off for hometown pride. On Monday, the old settler’s picnic wrapped up the labor day weekend with a parade. Highlighting area law enforcement, the local high school, as well as various businesses.
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