2019 Oil Heritage Region Historic Preservation Awards Ceremony

First Baptist Church 1041 Liberty Street, Franklin, PA, United States

Celebrate the winners of the 2019 Oil Heritage Region Historic Preservation Awards: The Derrick / The News-Herald for its “Out of the Archives” series, Missy’s Arcade Restaurant reconstruction in Titusville, Keystone Community Education Council’s Oil City office enhancement project, adaptive reuse and stewardship of the … READ MORE

Free

Drake Well Marathon & Half

Drake Well Museum and Park 202 Museum Lane, Titusville, PA, United States

This unique Boston Marathon qualifying event starts and finishes at Drake Well Museum and Park, traveling along the historic streets of Titusville and utilizing the bicycle trail in Oil Creek State Park. All proceeds benefit educational, interpretive and community programming at Drake Well Museum and … READ MORE

$110

Coal Oil Johnny Public Open House

167 Old Bankson Rd, Oil City 16301 167 Old Bankson Rd, Oil City, PA, United States

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. The open house will also feature readings from "Oil Tales … READ MORE

Free

Coal Oil Johnny Public Open House

167 Old Bankson Rd, Oil City 16301 167 Old Bankson Rd, Oil City, PA, United States

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

Free

Oil Creek Memorial Landing Dedication

Oil Creek Memorial Landing 575 N. Seneca St., Oil City, PA, United States

The trailhead and water access at 575 N. Seneca Street in Oil City, known as Oil Creek Memorial Landing, will be dedicated Saturday, April 24 at 10 a.m. at the site. A brief ceremony will include a ribbon cutting, speakers and refreshments. All are welcome … READ MORE

Free

Cathy Rybak Local Author Book Signing & Meet a Pet

316 Allegheny Blvd, Franklin, PA 16323 316 Allegheny Blvd, FRANKLIN, PA, United States

Meet local author Cathy Rybak and get your copy of her first book, "Pooch in a Pound." Cathy, native to Oil City, writes this children's book from a dog's point of view in an animal shelter. In addition to meeting the author, there will be … READ MORE

FREE

Public Presentation

Trinity United Methodist Church 2 center street, oil city, PA, United States

Bridgeway Capital, a Non-Traditional Lender specializing in artists and entrepreneurs in Western PA, will visit the Oil Region and meet with interested members of the public, and community and economic development stakeholders to learn more about the needs and potential of the Oil Region. Same-day … READ MORE