When: March 23rd. 2023
The Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation invites you to learn about the Whiskey Rebellion. Join us for our Annual Meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 23 in the Jurors Lounge of the Beaver County Courthouse, 810 3rd St., Beaver. Clay Kilgore, executive director of the Washington County Historical Society, will discuss the uprising among Western Pennsylvania farmers and distillers in protest of the “whiskey tax” enacted by the federal government. There is no charge.
Celebrate America
When: February 25th. 1-4 pm.
Colonial Tavern Night
When: Saturday April 15th. 7 pm to 10 pm
Where: William Vicary Mansion 1235 3rd Ave
Freedom Pa 724 775 1848 with reservations.
Cost: $20 per person $35 per couple.
When: Saturday May 6th 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday May 7th, 1 pm to 4 pm 2023.
This week end travel to the various local communities to see period reenactments, crafts and demonstrations. Hear about the history of each community and it’s beginnings.
Historic Mothers Day Tea
Please join us at the Vicary Mansion for a historic Mothers Day Tea. Call 724 775 1848 for reservations or questions. Reservations are due by May 12th.
When: Saturday, August 12th, 2023
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Come celebrate with our community as we host various historic crafters and demonstrators and give guided tours explaining the history of the Captain William Vicary Mansion. You will see quilters, tatters, lace makers, scherenschnitte (paper cutting), weavers, woodcutters, bakers and gardeners!
Penn State Master Gardeners will share their knowledge of the Vicary Gardens, which include herbs, annuals and perennials of the early 19th century.
There is no fee for this event but donations are appreciated.
When: Saturday, September 16, 2023
10am to 4 pm
Ft. McIntosh, located in the 600 block area of River Road, Beaver, Pa This is the site of the First American Regiment of the U.S. Army, 1778-1788. Come out and enjoy a day of reenactments, period craftsman, medicine and Native American activities.
…..This event is NOT held at the Vicary Mansion……
Pictured Reenactor is proudly done by Bill Fluharty
When: Saturday, October 21st, 2023
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Don’t let another year go by without stopping in for some apple butter and freshly baked bread. Try your hand at stirring the apples the traditional way in a copper kettle on an open flame! We use locally grown apples, donated by our friends at McConnells’ Farm and Market, Aliquippa. Take a few jars home. They can be purchased at the mansion gift shop.
While you’re here, visit the Mansion. Stroll around the grounds. Step into the home of William Vicary, sea merchant. Inside you will also find our gift shop including tea pots, table runners, tea towels, etc. and a wide variety of books for the history enthusiast.
Best of all, we have no admission charge, but donations are appreciated.
Bring a Friend. Our event takes place rain or shine!
When: Saturday, October 28th, 2023
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Join us for tales, local legends, and hauntings of Beaver County, told by guest speakers. Bring a chair and stories to share while sitting by the fire.
The mansion will be spooktacularly decorated for all ages!
There is a $5 fee for this event.
After closing at 8:30, a special session will be held from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. exploring the methods and equipment used to conduct a paranormal Investigation.
Space is limited and pre-registration and fee is required to attend this session.
When: Saturday, December 2nd, 2023
2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
You don’t want to miss the mansion which will be decorated in its full Christmas glory!
Various live Christmas trees will highlight decorations of different eras. Be sure to stay for the lighting of the wax candles on the table top Civil War era tree at 5:30 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m.
There is no fee for this event but donations are appreciated.