Franklin Preservation will be hosting a program entitled Lost Amusement Parks of Northwestern Pennsylvania on Saturday, April 23, 2022 from noon – 2 pm at the DeBence Music Museum on the 3rd Floor. The Museum has an elevator. The program will be presented by Jennifer … READ MORE
Franklin Preservation will be hosting a program entitled Solar Energy for Historic Homes on Saturday, March 5, 2022 upstairs at the Franklin Public Library from 1pm – 2pm. Conducted by Ann and Marty Rudegeair, owners of the Witherup House Bed & Breakfast, the program will … READ MORE
As you enjoy the holiday festivities during Oil City’s Christmas Past weekend, stop over and join the Oil City Main Street Program in celebration of our newest mural! Meet professional muralist Michael Allison, hear the story behind this project and its railroad-inspired theme, and learn … READ MORE
The Meeting is a workshop to connect faith and civic leaders to: 1) brainstorm ideas and create opportunities to partner on space-sharing concepts between churches and various organizations; 2) provide an opportunity to network with regional faith, non-profit, educational, and civic groups; and 3) establish … READ MORE
A free outdoor performance of Shakespeare by actors of Titusville Summer Theater on the lawn of the historic Tarbell House, located at 324 East Main Street in Titusville. Attendees are asked to bring their own lawn chair or blanket for seating. Parking is on East … READ MORE
Join Oil Region Alliance (ORA) and the Oil Region Coalition of Artists (ORCA) this summer at the Tarbell House for a three-course tea featuring presentations of artwork by local women artists. There are four dates available: June 15 is Julia McCray of Tionesta and her … READ MORE
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
A couple weeks ago, the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce held the 39th Annual Oil Heritage Festival in downtown Oil City, with entertainment, food, a parade, arts and crafts, children’s activities, and more. This was my fifth Oil Heritage Festival since working at the Chamber, … READ MORE