On Saturday, October 12, Drake Well Museum and Park and the Friends of Drake Well, Inc. will host the museum’s biennial Pithole Lantern Tours. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. at Historic Pithole City located at 14118 Pithole Road just off Route 227 near Plumer, PA. … READ MORE
Guided tours will be given of this ca. 1850 house constructed prior to the region's oil boom. Learn about the history of its occupants, including the region's "prodigal son" John Washington "Coal Oil Johnny" Steele. Re-enactors will portray historic characters and select books will be … READ MORE
Celebrate Pennsylvania’s Birthday! A statewide celebration, Charter Day commemorates the founding of Pennsylvania through the 1681 charter that King Charles II of Great Britain granted to William Penn. Free Admission. Noon-5:00 p.m.
Join the park naturalist on a 1.5 mile hike along the Gerard Hiking Trail as we explore one of the many famous stories from "The wickedest town east of the Mississippi." We'll meet at the Petroleum Petroleum Centre Train Station and trek past the Petroleum … READ MORE
Explore Franklin, Pennsylvania in a delicious new way. This 3 hour walking tour includes tastings at 5 establishments throughout Franklin. The history of the city is revealed through storytelling stops along a 2 mile route. Great for locals and visitors. Tickets must be purchased online … READ MORE
Explore Franklin, Pennsylvania in a delicious new way. This 3 hour walking tour includes tastings at 5 establishments throughout Franklin. The history of the city is revealed through storytelling stops along a 2 mile route. Great for locals and visitors. Tickets must be purchased online … READ MORE
Explore Franklin, Pennsylvania in a delicious new way. This 3 hour walking tour includes tastings at 5 establishments throughout Franklin. The history of the city is revealed through storytelling stops along a 2 mile route. Great for locals and visitors. Tickets must be purchased online … READ MORE
Explore Franklin, Pennsylvania in a delicious new way. This 3 hour walking tour includes tastings at 5 establishments throughout Franklin. The history of the city is revealed through storytelling stops along a 2 mile route. Great for locals and visitors. Tickets must be purchased online … READ MORE
ORAS: Building an Exciting Future for Generations to Come -- Come hear the story of how a dream for a better future for all resulted in this unique astronomy facility, housing one of the largest telescopes in Pennsylvania that's available for public observing; and it's … READ MORE
Explore Franklin, Pennsylvania in a delicious new way. This 3 hour walking tour includes tastings at 5 establishments throughout Franklin. The history of the city is revealed through storytelling stops along a 2 mile route. Great for locals and visitors. Tickets must be purchased online … READ MORE