Historic Pithole City serves as the backdrop for an evening experience that brings oil history to life at Lantern Tours. Visitors will meet historical figures during a nighttime tour of the legendary oil boomtown.

Tours depart every 10 minutes and cover steep hills and semi-rugged terrain. Tours begin at 6:30 p.m. with the last tour departing at 9:30 p.m. Each tour lasts approximately 90 minutes and has space for 15 people. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early, wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes, and bring a flashlight.

Tickets sales begin on Wednesday, September 1 at 10:00 a.m. Tickets sales are limited to 285 people and must be purchased in advance via the ticket link which can be found here: drakewell.networkforgood.com/events/33750-lantern-tours-2021

Historic Pithole City is administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission in partnership with Friends of Drake Well, Inc.