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The Glories of Christmases Long Ago: The Old Stone House Presents “A Civil War Christmas” December 5th & 6th

oldstonehouse — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:25:19 +0000

The Old Stone House once again opens its doors to celebrate the holiday season as it presents “A Civil War Christmas.” Scheduled for Saturday, December 5^thand Sunday, December 6th, this free public program highlights the holiday traditions, music, and culture of the 19^th Century.

The event, organized by the Stone House and Mercer’s 10^th Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Company, will include historical reenactments and activities inside the festive holiday atmosphere of The Old Stone House.

Visit the soldiers at home and in camp. Meet the wives and children who endured the holiday season without husbands and fathers. Experience a cozy, relaxing celebration set in the midst of one of the most tumultuous and important eras of American history.

Doors will open at 9:00 am on Saturday, 10:00 am on Sunday, and festivities will continue until 5 pm. There will be interactive displays, free refreshments and tours available all day. All aspects of the celebration are free to the public; donations to benefit the programs of the Old Stone House and the 10th Pennsylvania Reserves are greatly appreciated.

Scheduled events are listed below; stop by any time to meet reenactors and enjoy the historical holiday decor inside the Stone House.

Saturday, December 5th

9:00 am Open to Public

10:00 am. Soldiers’Drill

1:00 pm. Soldiers’Drill

2:00 pm. Kids Militia

3:00 pm. Skirmish

5:00 pm. Closed

Sunday, December 6th

10:00 am. Open to Public

11:00 am. Soldiers’Drill

1:30 pm. Soldiers’Drill

2:00 pm. Kids Militia

2:30 pm. Skirmish

5:00 pm. Closed

Fast forward a century…

oldstonehouse — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:49:52 +0000

Thanks to everyone who came out for the French and Indian War event this past weekend – we had a great time, and hope you did, too! We’ll post photos of the battles and encampments this week, but for now we keep on rolling, from the 1760s to the 1860s – this coming weekend (August 29 & 30) is our CIVIL WAR WEEKEND, an annual event organized by the 10th PA Reserve Civil War Reenactors from Mercer County, PA.

Reenactors at the Old Stone House, 2006 (Courtesy 10th PA website)

If you’ve been to one of the 10th’s reenactments at the Stone House before, you know they put together a truly quality program – and this year we’ve planned even more events and demonstrations.

Great Opening Weekend

oldstonehouse — Thu, 07 May 2009 17:14:04 +0000

Sorry it’s been a bit quiet around here; the combination of the opening weekend Pow Wow and the end of Slippery Rock University’s academic year created quite a workload!

The Pow Wow was a great time, and we were fortunate to have sunshine both days. Lots of people came out, especially Saturday afternoon. It was great to see people enjoying the Muddy Creek Singers and watching the dances (MCS even incorporated some dances from Iroquois and Northeastern societies to give the event some more local connection). Also great to see lots of people asking questions and learning more about what they were seeing, what a Pow Wow is, and many variations of Native American. Thanks to all who made it a success, especially the People of the Forest and All Nations Gathering, for their hard work.

Sadly, we workers at the Stone House were so busy we didn’t get a chance to take many pictures of the Pow Wow events. If you have them, we’d appreciate any you can share!

The Old Stone House is now open every weekend, Saturday 10-5, Sundays 12-5 – please stop by for a tour. Group tours are also available by appointment at any other time.

Native American Pow Wow, May 2-3

oldstonehouse — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 06:07:36 +0000

The Old Stone House is proud to once again host a Native American pow wow celebration this weekend, May 2-3. Traditional drums and singing will be provided by Western Pennsylvania’s Muddy Creek Singers, a Northern style drum group. All Nations Gathering and People of the Forest will offer demonstrations of native dance, food, storytelling, and handicrafts, representing a number of different nations’cultures. All events are free and open to the public from 9am-6pm both Saturday and Sunday. Tour guides will also be on hand to offer tours of the Stone House. Free parking is available.

This event marks the opening event of the season for the Old Stone House, and should provide entertainment for the entire family, while offering a great opportunity to learn more about the history and culture of American Indian societies. Hope to see you there!

For further questions, contact the Old Stone House curator, Dr. Aaron Cowan, at aaron.cowan@sru.edu

Civil War Encampment – April 18 & 19

oldstonehouse — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:00:59 +0000

Come watch Civil War reenactors from the 10th PA Reserves (http://www.10thpa.com/10thintro.htm) as they drill, skirmish, and bring Civil War history to life. Everyone is welcome – tour guides will also be on hand during public hours (10-5 on Saturday, 10-3 on Sunday) for tours of the Stone House.