Log In

Butler was a sleepy, mainly agricultural village in 1825. Its few streets were dotted by crude log and brick homes harboring its 500 residents. During its short eight-yea...

The history behind our great nation is a tapestry of stories about people who lived through landmark events, challenging times and amazing innovations. America250: A ...

The Senator Walter Lowrie House is home to the Butler County Historical Society, but between 1839 and 1986 it was home to four generations of Sullivans, direct descendant...

A clue to the story behind the soldiers in the Continental Army can be found in a frequent image of the time — a farmer leaving his plow in the field as he goes off to fi...

Hello Friends, With a new year starting it may seem difficult to think about events beyond the coming year or next. But there’s a big celebration coming in 2026 with even...

Gathered here are suggestions where history can be experienced. Information included was gathered from the musuems’ websites. Fort Pitt Museum Address: Point State Pa...

The Valley Forge encampment of 1777 and 1778 was the third winter encampment of the Continental Army under the command of Gen. George Washington. Two and a half years af...