200 East Jefferson Street
Butler, PA 16001
• BCHS will be holding talks every half hour and visitors will get a sneak-peak at the newly renovated Little Red School House.
Experience Butler County History Day 2025
Butler County has been making history for over two centuries! On June 21, 2025 (10AM - 2PM), we invite you to explore the rich culture and history that has happened and evolved in Pittsburgh’s countryside.
Learn about George Washington’s near-death experience along Washington’s Trail 1753, the US Army’s request that led to the Jeep, and even more lore in our quaint and quirky towns!
June 21, 2025
10AM - 2PM
Snap a photo during your visit and enter our photo contest for a chance to win an Experience Butler County gift certificate.
Follow this page for more details and updates. Plus, follow our Facebook event page for a sneak peak at all the attractions.
Participating Historical groups include:
2525 Rochester Rd
Cranberry Twp, PA
• Step back in time, to the schooldays of 1874 with a visit inside the Sample School. Visitors may sit at the desks and listen as the Docent explains how school was conducted in the early days of the Township.
• The School is located on the front lawn of the Cranberry Township Municipal Center on Rochester Road.
204B Suite 1 S Jackson St.
Evans City, PA
• Photo Op featuring George Romero's "Night of the Living Dead"! Have your picture taken at our photo backdrop featuring the house seen in the iconic film, plus meet and greet with a few friendly zombies.
218 Mercer St.
Harmony, PA 16037
• Tour the Wagner House to see how the Harmonist lived. Bake Oven-Cooking demonstrations will be from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
2951 Prospect Rd.
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
• This quaint and recently restored one-room schoolhouse is nestled on the edge of Jennings EE Center, along route 8. There will be interactive displays and knowledgeable docents.
1 Brickyard Rd.
Mars, PA
• Ride on the Mars Shortline Railroad, a scaled-down locomotive. All ages can ride!
• Explore exhibits highlighting artifacts and displays depicting life in Mars over the years.
147 N. Rebecca St.
Saxonburg, PA 16056
• Docent-led tours of the Museum highlighting the people and heritage of the area. Historical reenactors telling the story of The Roebling family.
Garage at 100 Barracks Rd.
Butler, PA
• Marvel at the ingenuity behind the American Bantam’s Jeep, the American Austin, the Huselton, the Standard, and other vintage cars with Butler County historical roots.
Washington Cabin
551 Main Street
Harmony, PA 16037
• Visit Washington’s Cabin in Harmony to hear more about the story behind Washington’s Trail.
245 Mercer St.
Harmony, PA 16037
• A tour of the Cabin Market featuring special goods made by local volunteers! Spinners and weavers will demonstrate how they process wool, fleece, spin yarn and weave it into a scarf or shawl.
243 S. Main St.
Zelienople, PA 16063
• Tour the two oldest houses in Zelienople. Enjoy the beautiful Passavant House garden, which will be hosting various kids activities.
*Not wheelchair accessible
Butler County’s history – it’s part of all of us!
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Butler County Tourism Foundation
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Washington’s Trail 1753
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The Birthplace of the Jeep
The American Bantam Car Company invented, developed and produced one of the most famous vehicles in the world – the jeep. It all happened here in Butler, PA.
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