OMH
Oliver Miller Homestead
A Historic Whiskey Rebellion Site In South Park, Pennsylvania
2014 Events​
Visitor Appreciation Day
May 4--Sunday
Free admission!
Come and meet the members and learn about all of our special events and activities.
Wool Day
May 18--Sunday
$2.00
Come see sheep being sheared in a similar way as they would have in the 1790s. Also see other events associated with cool like teasing the wool, caring, and spinning into yarm. Come and better understand the weaving and dyeing process.
Forefathers Day
June 15--Sunday
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$2.00
See how our forefathers made and used tools, cooked and worked around the farm. See beer and tool making demonstrations.
Whiskey Rebellion Day
July 20--Sunday
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$2.00
The event that gives our site its history! View displays and information on its causes and effects. Enjoy skits held throughout the day.
Summer Flax Fest
August 17--Sunday--1:30P.M.-4:30P.M.
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$2.00
See the process of turning the flax plant into linen cloth. Also, see summer chores and our sampler and needlework display. Many other activities around the homestead too!
Frontier Frolic and Games
August 31--Sunday--1:30P.M.-4:30P.M.
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$2.00
Join the Miller family as they relax with games and contests before the hard work of harvesting begins. Try your hand at frontier games and activities!
Revolutionary War Encampment
Saturday September 20th--Sunday September 21st
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$2.00
Meet the 8th Pennsylvania Regiment as they set up camp on the grounds and re-enact the daily life of the Revolutionary War solider's activities. Watch young soldiers being recruited and drilled. See the rifles and weaponry display. This is event is from Saturday September 20, 2014--Sunday September 21, 2014
Children's Harvest Festival
October 19--Sunday--1:30P.M.-4:30P.M.
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$2.00
A fall festival with children's frontier activities such as tin punching, corn crafts, games, butter churning, and quill pen writing.
A Twilight Visit
November 2--Sunday---4:30P.M.-7:30P.M.
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$2.00
Enjoy the enchanting atmosphere of the Oliver Miller Homestead at dusk with candles and lanterns lighting your way. Hot cider and cookies will be sold!
An 18th Century Thanksgiving
November 23--Sunday--1:30P.M.-4:30P.M.
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$2.00
See at traditional meal for the Miller family being prepared at the open hearth, fire pit, and bake oven. A feast will be on display!
Hogmanay
December 7--Sunday--1:30P.M.-4:30P.M.
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$2.00
Celebrate the end of the year with a traditional Scottish new year celebration! Enjoy dancing by the Scots-Irish Dancers in our barn and look at traditional Scottish food dishes being prepared. The house will be decorated in a Western Pennsylvania frontier style.