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McConnells Mill Heritage Festival

Saturday, September 24, 2016 from 10 AM to 6 PM

Sunday, September 25, 2016 from 11 AM to 5 PM

History comes alive at the 24th Annual Heritage Festival at McConnells Mill State Park. The Festival, sponsored by the Portersville-Prospect Rotary, celebrates the operational time period of the historical gristmill—from 1852 to 1928. Artists and craftspeople from the local area demonstrate their skills and provide regional art for sale. Bluegrass music and free tours of the mill will be offered. The historic gristmill houses the fascinating machinery that ground the grain for the community surrounding Slippery Rock Gorge. A civil war encampment with live cannon fire at 11:00, 12:30, 2:00 and 4:00 and family activities both days bring history to life. On Saturday only, the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy will offer a variety of free nature-focused activities and crafts for kids, as well as family-friendly guided hikes beginning at 11 a.m. near the gristmill.  A Sunday morning “Old Time” church service is scheduled for 10:30 a.m.  Located in Kildoo picnic area, and the gristmill.  Free admission and parking!

Sunday, September 25, 2016 at 10:00am to 6:00pm

McConnells Mill State Park, Kildoo Picnic Area and Gristmill
McConnells Mill State Park - Kildoo Parking Area: 40.951710, -80.168474

Bureau

State Parks

Categories

Festivals and Fairs, Educational Programs, History

Region

West

Seasonal Events

Festivals, Autumn

Exact Location

Kildoo Picnic Area and Gristmill

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