Follow George Washington’s footsteps with your phone.

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When taking a Tour Anytime tour, be aware of your surroundings, obey all traffic signals, and be careful crossing streets.

Welcome to the Tour Anytime network—your 24/7 source for self-guided cell phone and MP3 tours of the historic and cultural heritage of southwestern Pennsylvania.

Hosted by the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area in partnership with many of the region’s premier tourism sites, the Tour Anytime network is your source for walking, museum, and individual site tours based on your schedule.

For an up-to-date listing of the tours available, go to www.touranytime.org.

TOUR PROVIDER

This tour was developed by Washington’s Trail 1753, a non-profit group whose goal is to commemorate George Washington’s travels through western Pennsylvania in 1753, and his narrow escape from death, in Butler County, at the hands of a “French Indian assassin”. Discoveries made by Washington during his 1753 mission led to the outbreak of the French & Indian War in 1754.

Learn more at www.Washingtonstrail.org and at www.VisitButlerCounty.com

A few simple instructions are all you need to start your audio tour:

Go to the location on the map (or listen anywhere you desire!).

Dial the number listed on the front of this brochure.

Enter the audio stop number on your cell phone keypad. Audio stop numbers are displayed in your brochure.

To stop an audio tour clip, press any number on the keypad. (Press any key to start again).

Disconnect the call between stops and you can rejoin the tour as many times as you like by redialing.

Enjoy!

WASHINGTON’S TRAIL 1753 DRIVING TOUR

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412-254-2154

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