collect, preserve, and research the history of Slippery Rock and the surrounding area for the purpose of interpreting this history through exhibits and educational programming.
serve as a site for public historical events of educational value, as well as a for community celebrations and other civic events
provide a field experience opportunity for students of history and public history at Slippery Rock University, through which basic principles of historic conservation, interpretation, and education can be learned.
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Events Calendar
Check here for a list of public events throughout the year!
February 20th: Cherry Pie Hike
Join us at 10:00 am at the Old Stone House to commemorate George Washington's birthday and 1753 expedition through Butler County. This event is a great blend of local history, a winter hike along the North Country Trail, and free cherry pie For more details, check out the event page
April 23rd-25th: Civil War Weekend
May 1st-2nd: Native American Festival
August 14th-15th: "Conflict on the Venango Path": French and Indian War Reenactment
September 17th-19th: Civil War Weekend
October 28th-29th: The Old Stone House Halloween
Please check back as events are added on an ongoing basis. If you are interested in participating in any event as a vendor/sutler, demonstrator, or reenactor, please contact us.
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