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The following November News was announced by the Oliver Miller Homestead.

Twilight Lightup at the Oliver Miller Homestead

Twilight at Mansfield
On Sunday, November 6, come join us at the Oliver Miller Homestead and hear the news and stories of an important time in our Western Pennsylvania history. Learn about the history and involvement of the Miller Family in the Whiskey Rebellion and beyond as the men gather at the fire pit. Hear the ladies discuss their fears as well as the gossip of the area.

For this day only we will be open from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. so you will be able to experience the atmosphere of evenings in the 18th century.

We will light your way with candles, lanterns, and cressets as you stroll the grounds of the homestead and listen in to conversations of the men and women as they discuss the events of the time.

Hot cider and homemade cookies will be available for purchase in the barn.

This is truly a special event, and we look forward to seeing you. For more information, visit our website at olivermillerhomestead.org.

A Frontier Thanksgiving
An 18th century time of visiting and thanksgiving for the harvest will be observed at the Oliver Miller Homestead in South Park on Sunday, November 20, from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Preparation for Thanksgiving at the Oliver Miller Homestead

Long before President Lincoln made Thanksgiving a national holiday, it was common for the frontier people to gather some time after the harvest to give thanks and visit before winter set in.

The “Miller family” and their friends will prepare and display foods common to the times using the open hearth, bake oven, and fire pit. Past celebrations have included dishes such as colonial game pie, roast venison, and pumpkin soup.

At 2:30, guests are invited to meet at the log house to learn about a typical church service of the late eighteenth century. The “Rev. John Macmillan,” an 18th century minister, will be present with Biblical readings and a portion of an actual sermon of his from 1780.

Historic crafts such as spinning, weaving, quilting, and blacksmith work will also be demonstrated. Tours of the stone house, log house, springhouse, forge, and barn will be given throughout the afternoon.

The Oliver Miller Homestead, a historic landmark and Whiskey Rebellion site, is located on Stone Manse Drive, just off the circle in South Park. An admission of $2 is asked. For more information and a map, visit our website at www.olivermillerhomestead.org.

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