December 3rd – Frontier Holiday Traditions – Last Event!
The Scots Irish pioneers who carved life out of western Pennsylvania brought with them old-world traditions that included music, dancing, pomp, and […]
November 19th – Giving Thanks on the Frontier
Celebrate bounty and blessing with us at Oliver Miller Homestead! Traditional foods and festivities will be presented to our guests as the […]
November 5th (5 – 8 PM) – Twilight at Mansfield
Described as one of the most picturesque events at Oliver Miller Homestead, join us on this quaint evening to see the grounds […]
October 15th – Children’s Harvest Festival
Harvest time wasn’t all work, no play. In fact, it was an important opportunity for communities to get together and enjoy each […]
September 17th – Tools of the Frontier
Build the cabin, butcher the cow, reap the hay, and enjoy the day! A plethora of tools were needed to build and […]
August 13th – 18th Century Firearms and Accoutrements Day
Firearms and their associated hardware served not only as weapons of war, but also as tools in early, everyday American life. From […]
July 16th – Whiskey Rebellion Day
It’s July, 1794. Angry farmers on the Miller farm chase US Marshall David Lennox from their midst and fire a shot over […]
July 2nd – Liberty Day
Freedom rings loud and clear at Oliver Miller Homestead! Join us as we celebrate our nation’s freedom, read the Declaration of Independence, […]
June 11th – Artists in Aprons
A defining feature of colonial America is its rough spun, homemade, patriotic artwork. But, more important than the art itself are the […]
Opening Day: May 21st – Fiber, Fabric, and Fashion
From flax to linen and wool to woven, come and see how the people of the frontier clothed themselves. This event gives […]