Events across the county will take you back in time, celebrating the history and heritage of our county. From historical reenactors and museum tours to free kids' crafts and games, there is something for every history buff.
Sign up for our History Week passport, and check in to enter our drawing for a Butler County Gift Cards, redeemable at 70+ locations in Butler County, including hotels, restaurants, shopping, and attractions.
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Make sure to turn on Location Services to check in at a History Week event or historic landmark.
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History Week passport check-ins are available during the events.
The Rodfathers 31st Annual Cruise-A-Palooza
Sunday, June 28
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Rodfathers of Butler will host their 31st Annual Cruise-A-Palooza in the heart of downtown Butler.
Foltz School Open House
Sunday, June 28
Butler Built Garage Open House
Living History in Harmony & Zelienople
Tuesday, June 30
Harmony & Zelienople are partnering to celebrate History Week with a day full of activities.
The Weavers Cabin of Harmony
Tuesday, June 30
Live demonstrations of spinning and weaving, weave your own "mug-rug", and visit with Chugger the Lamb (weather-permitting).
Evans City Historical Society Open House
Butler County Historical Society Open House
America250 Concert in the Park
Thursday, July 2
This special outdoor summer performance with The Butler County Symphony will celebrate community, music, and America’s 250th anniversary.
Learn More.
Harmony Burgh Bits & Bites Food Tour
Friday, July 3
*Limited tickets available, first come first serve*
Learn about Harmony's history while indulging in some delicious dishes during this 2.5 hour walking tour. Tickets are $65 per person.
Saxonburg 250th Parade and Celebration
Mars America 250 Celebration
July 3 & 4
Festivities will include food trucks and vendors, sidewalk sales, old-fashioned games for kids, a parade, and spectacular fireworks.
The Big Butler Fair
July 3 - 11
Celebrate agricultural history at the 170th Big Butler Fair! The Fair opens daily at 11:00 a.m. each weekday, and 9 a.m. on Weekends and July 4.
Learn More.
Can’t make it to a History Week event? Visit the following landmarks any day of History Week.
Butler
Evans City
Harmony & Zelienople
Slippery Rock
Saxonburg
Cranberry
Mars
Bells Across PA
You'll find two fiberglass Liberty Bell sculptures in Butler County as part of the state's America 250 celebration.
Visit the Butler County Courthouse or the Cranberry Twp. Municipal Center to see these works of art in-person.
Discover Antiques, Boutiques, & Sweets in Butler County!
Want to own a piece of history? Butler County has a variety of awesome antique shops across the county. Check out this blog for your guide on where to find them.
Workers Picnic & Labor Celebration
On Friday, July 3, the America 250 Flag Sojourn arrives at the Carrie Blast Furnaces—a powerful symbol of Pittsburgh’s industrial and labor heritage.
Washington’s Trail 1753
The French & Indian War is an important part of our nation’s history and in keeping with that significance, Butler County’s Washington 1753 Commemoration Committee works to raise public awareness of the mission.
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.
A Lasting Roebling Legacy
Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, and John Roebling’s legacy are forever intertwined. John Roebling was a visionary engineer whose remarkable impact on Saxonburg cannot be overstated.
3 Butler County Towns Every Traveler Should Visit in America’s Most German State
German-Americans make up one of the nation’s largest ancestry groups, with nearly 45 million people claiming German roots. But if you want to see where that heritage runs deepest, the latest Census data points to one clear answer: Pennsylvania.
