- Last Updated on Monday, 01 July 2013 00:32
The Oliver Miller Homestead (OMH) located on Stone Manse Drive, just off the circle on Corrigan Drive in South Park will be hosting the following events during the month of July.
The OMH is open each Sunday from through December 8, from 1:30 until 4:30, with the last admission at 4:00 p.m. Admission on Special Event Days is $2, while on non-event days an admission of just $1 is requested. For more information, visit the website at www.olivermiller.org or phone 412-835-1554.
Liberty Day
Let freedom ring out on Sunday, July 7 at the Oliver Miller Homestead. Join us in celebrating the founding of our country in 1776. Hear a reading of the Declaration of Independence by our re-enactors dressed in 18th century clothing. There will be short biographies of the Declaration signers in the barn. Watch as some of our men fire their Pennsylvania long rifles. See as some of our members participate in a pie eating contest. View the needle work of our members in the Stone House. Talk to our women about their 18th century kitchen and learn how eating habits and recipes have changed.
The Trading Post, located in the barn, will be open for business with books, trade goods, and items made at the Homestead available for sale.
Whiskey Rebellion Day
Come celebrate Whiskey Rebellion Day on Sunday, July 16 at the Oliver Miller Homestead in South Park. Hear the original play “Serving of the Writ” on how the conflict started. Our men will again seek to resolve their conflict with the Federal Government. Stroll our grounds and talk to the re-enactors representing the era. Listen as they tell of their hopes and grievances.
This year we will also focus on the many ways the people of the 18th century quenched their thirst besides just coffee and tea. Hear our members explain how whiskey, beer, metheglin, chocolate, and ginger beer were made. Sorry, no samples are available.
All of our buildings will be opened and the Barn will have displays on the Whiskey Rebellion. See stills which started the problems between locals and the Federal Government.
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