"The Bedford County Historical Society Essay Contest has been changed. The society said the change was due to the stated topic not considering the complicated and heartbreaking challenges faced by both settlers and indigenous peoples. It is not a topic that should be discussed lightly or without guidance from educators who can speak to all aspects of the period, according to society officials, who expressed appreciation to the Dunnings Creek Friends Meeting for bringing the issues to light. The new essay topic will be "Rebellion in Bedford County, the local history leading up to the American Revolution" as part of the America 250PA celebration next year. Details will be released soon."