Celebrate America
When:Sat. February 21st 2026. 1-4 pm.
Annual Symposium
When: Thursday April 9th 2026
Where: Beaver County Courthouse
Please check back for speaker and topic.
Please join us for a 1776 Tea Party to Independence at the Vicary Mansion. April 26th 2026 2pm to 4 pm. RSVP and prepayment required. Please call the Vicary Mansion at 724 775 1848.
When: Saturday May 2nd 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday May 3rd, Noon to 4 pm 2026.
The theme for 2026 is, A look at what you didn’t know about Beaver County.
When: Saturday, August 8th, 2026
10am to 5pm
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, from 10:00 to Noon.
There is no fee for this event but donations are appreciated.
When: Saturday, September 19th, and Sunday September 20th 2026 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 17th, 2026
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 24th, 2026
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
An evening of Beaver County ghost stories. PROOF CUE and guest speakers.
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 5th, 2026
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 5:00 and again at 7:00 Visit with Santa at 5:30
There is no fee for this event but donations are appreciated.