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Old Stone House, Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania

Over the weekend, we passed the Old Stone House in Slippery Rock several times that we made plans to stop by the house on our way back to Ohio.  The home, a two-story, six-bay structure made of sandstone was built by John Brown in 1822 and is today, a museum of rural life.

Perfectly situated at the crossroads of the Pittsburgh-Franklin and Butler Mercer Pikes, it was the perfect location as a stagecoach stop and tavern for those who were moving away from the east coast.  First, a small log tavern provided ale and food to travelers, but when the family home was completed, it became a historic inn.

Within its interior are three rooms on the first story, each room fitted with its own fireplace and exterior entrance.  Upstairs is one large room which is separated by curtains.  The 2 story wooden porch is accessible from each level.

The stone structure may have already existed when Brown purchased the property and may have been used as a tavern room for travelers passing by.  Locals would also arrive to the tavern to meet with the travelers in hopes of news from other states.  The tavern would have offered food and drink and an overnight stay when room was available.

Of course, not only did the Stone House attract everyday travelers, highway bandits were also known to hang around the taverns and stagecoach stops.  A list of rules was posted to reduce rowdy behavior and local disturbances.

There were two separate counterfeit gangs who were known to hang around The Old Stone House, led by a man nicknamed “Old Man North Pole”.

According to historian, Brad Pfugh, the Mohawk/Wigton story has ties to the Old Stone House as Mohawk journeyed by stagecoach to the town of Butler.  Roaming around town, it is said he stopped by the Kiester House, a local tavern where he was given milk.  He fell asleep and after awaking, returned to the Old Stone House where he fought the owner who would not serve him alcohol.  Mohawk spent the night outside not far from the Old Stone House and at some point, visited the Wigton family home.  Mrs. Wigton was alone as her husband had left town that day and Mohawk killed her and her family then fled.  Mohawk was eventually captured and hung on March 22, 1844.

With the invention of railroads, the stagecoach stops were no longer needed for travelers, so the Old Stone House became a family farmstead in the 1870s.   By 1918, it was abandoned and hidden beneath the underbrush, in need of repair where eventually, only the north wall and chimney were left.

In 1963, the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy restored the property with the help of Charles M. Stotz a local Pittsburgh architect and converted the space into a museum for the next 20 years.  The 1980’s recession led the Conservancy to consider selling the property  but the local community was outraged as it had poured large donations into its restoration.  They came up with a solution to allow Slippery Rock University to rent the property, maintain its condition and manage its tourist events.   With this agreement, Old Stone House is available for visitors to learn more about rural life in Western Pennsylvania.

Have you had the opportunity to visit the Old Stone House in Slippery Rock?  I would love to hear your thoughts about the property if you would kindly leave a message in the comments section below.  Many thanks for reading about my stop at Old Stone House and wishing you many Happy Travels!

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Old Stone House 865 William Flynn Highway Slippery Rock, PA 16057 Telephone: 724 738 4964

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• Rage, Murder and Execution! The Story of Sam Mohawk and the Wigton Family Massacre , by Bradley Pflugh
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SRU’s Old Stone House to take historical look at early America

June 4, 2018

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. - Slippery Rock University's historic Old Stone House will be doing what it does best - stepping into the past - for its June 9 "Early America Day" event.

"Early America Day" invites visitors to experience the building as it was in the 19th century with fun and educational programs focused on the history and culture of early America.

The event, set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., will feature historical interpreters and demonstrations of 19th century daily tasks like cooking and specialized trades such as blacksmithing and carpentry. Live musicians will perform music from the 18th and 19th centuries and children will be able to try their hand at colonial games and crafts including tin punching and candle dipping.

"Hands-on experiences like this are one of the best ways to learn about the past," said Aaron Cowan, SRU associate professor of history and curator of the Old Stone House. "There's nothing like an in-person encounter, for children and adults alike, to really understand how people lived and how our society has changed over time."

Admission to the event is free but donations are welcome. Guided tours of the Old Stone House will be available.

The Old Stone House, which is owned and operated by SRU, is located at the intersection of routes 8, 258 and 173, just south of Slippery Rock.

For more information, contact Cowan at [email protected] or call 724.738.4964.

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Old Stone House Tours

Area residents are invited to tour a local historical landmark beginning this Saturday.

The Old Stone House, located on William Flynn Highway in Slippery Rock, will begin weekly tours on May 6th at 10am.  Participants will learn about the history of the building, and about those who have traveled through the area since the building’s construction in 1822.

The free tours will be held every Saturday from 10am to 5pm through the end of October.  For more information, call 724-738-4964.

Written by: Henry Ibinson for the Butler Radio Network

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The reconstructed Old Stone House is located at the junction of the first two major roads in the county, the Pittsburgh-Franklin Pike and the Venango Trail, later the Butler-Mercer Pike. John K. Brown built the house in 1822 as a tavern and stagecoach stop. By the beginning of the twentieth century, the house was a ruin. In 1963, when little was left but the crumbling north wall and chimney, a major rebuilding project was initiated by the Old Stone House Restoration Committee and the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy. Pittsburgh architect Charles M. Stotz undertook reconstruction of the building. Using original materials when possible, they rebuilt the two-story, six-bay sandstone house with a full, two-story wooden porch tucked under the eaves of the facade. The house is one room deep and the first story has three rooms, each with a fireplace and an exterior entrance. The second story is one large dormitory divided only by curtains. The interior was completely updated for use as an educational facility by its present owner, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. To the west, across PA 8, is the Jennings Environmental Education Center, with hiking trails that connect to the Moraine State Park to the southwest.

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Washington's Trail 1753

The French & Indian War is an important part of our nation’s history and in keeping with that significance, Butler County’s Washington 1753 Commemoration Committee works to raise public awareness of the mission.

They have erected circular blue markers with Washington’s profile, visible in many places, and along several likely routes of his famous trip.

Washington’s Trail 1753 Driving Tour – Butler County, Pennsylvania

Two brochures are available to guide you along the trail - an audio tour, and one by Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau packed with history and fascinating facts (see below).

Washington’s Mission

In 1753, the English, French and Native Americans laid claim to the Ohio Country (present-day Western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio), all of which was wilderness and had been Native American territory. Twenty-one-year old George Washington was chosen to undertake a dangerous expedition into the wilderness where the only villages were Indian, the roads were merely paths, the weather was unpredictable, and winter was just days away. Chosen for the journey by Virginia’s governor, Robert Dinwiddie, Washington’s assignment was to demand the French end their occupation of the region.

He would carry a letter to the commanding officer at Fort LeBoeuf demanding the French depart from the Ohio Country because “the Lands upon the River Ohio in the Western Parts of the Colony of Virginia are so notoriously known to be the Property of the Crown of Great Britain.”

By this time in history, the French had already erected three forts to reinforce their claim to the region as part of New France: Presque Isle (Erie), LeBoeuf (Waterford) and Machault (Franklin).

Begin your tour in Zelienople . The town is at the intersection of Route 19 and 68. Washington passed through here on November 30, 1753, after several days meeting with local Indian leaders.

Adjacent to Zelienople, just west on Route 68, is Harmony . Washington and his party camped here on November 30, 1753. Fifty years later Lutheran separatists, the Harmonists, arrived from Germany. Pause for brunch at Wunderbar Coffee & Crepes located along charming Mercer Street. Don’t worry, we’re cool with the French now, and the crepes are too tasty to pass up! Plus they’re made with local buckwheat (from Zanella Milling in northern Butler County). While you’re in town, take some time to explore the quaint shops, and don’t miss Harmony Museum which has a permanent exhibit on Washington’s 1753 mission.

Head north on Route 19 to Portersville . Washington’s wilderness guide, Christopher Gist, led the party through here on December 1, 1753. In Portersville, West Park Road will lead you to Butler County’s gem, Moraine State Park . You can do just about any outdoor activity you can think of, however relaxing by the lake is equally enjoyable. (If you don’t feel like stopping now, you’ll pass through the park later along the trail.)

From Moraine, continue north on West Park Road until it intersects with Route 108, then follow that into Slippery Rock . George Washington camped about two miles south along the Slippery Rock Creek, December 1 and 2, 1753. Turn right on Main Street and grab some local brews and amazing food at North Country Brewing Company. While not from Washington’s time, it does have an interesting history, and a woodsy feel.

Continue east on 108, then north on Route 8, to Harrisville. Washington passed here twice on his mission, December 3rd heading north, and again on Christmas Day heading south. This is the turning point of our trip. From here on out, it follows Washington’s return trip to Virginia. If you need some rest, or love camping, a stay at Jellystone Park™ Kozy Rest is highly recommended as the campground has won a number of national awards.

Turning south on Route 8, you will encounter the Old Stone House. George Washington and his guide Christopher Gist walked past here on a blistering cold Christmas Day, 1753. Seventy years later the Old Stone House was built. It is now a museum, open seasonally, and hosting regular events such as French & Indian War reenactments and an annual Cherry Pie Hike commemorating George Washington.

Follow 528 south to Prospect , traveling back through Moraine State Park. Before there was Prospect, this was a crossing of two important American Indian paths, the Venango Path and the Kuskusky-Kittanning Path. George Washington used the Venango Path, which is now Route 528 and Franklin Road, as he traveled south to the forks of the Ohio River.

Further south on 528 is Evans City . On December 27th 1753, in a clearing near here, George Washington narrowly escaped death at the hand of an Indian assassin allied with the French. About two miles east on Route 68, you’ll find a historical marker recognizing this incident.

The final location is on Franklin Road out of Evans City. Where it intersects with Route 228 in Cranberry Township , you’ll find another historical marker. When Washington passed through this area on December 27, 1753 had just survived his first brush with violent death. More life-threatening dangers awaited him. Thankfully, you can safely rest in Cranberry Township. About a dozen hotels are located in this area, as well as dozens of shops and restaurants . Sleep peacefully in a warm bed rather than a bed of pine branches and a woolen blanket like George!

Think about it… our history would be different if George Washington had been shot or drowned on his return trip from Fort LeBoeuf. His influence was monumental in our country. He had a hand in the start of the French & Indian War, an important role in the Revolutionary War, and the establishment of our government. As well as being our first president, his presence directed many aspects of our nation’s growth.

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Before there was Prospect, this was a crossing of two important American Indian paths. George Washington used the Venango Path as he traveled south to the forks of the Ohio River.

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George Washington and his guide Christopher Gist walked past here on a blistering cold Christmas Day, 1753. Seventy years later the Old Stone House was built.

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George Washington camped about two miles south of here along the Slippery Rock Creek, December 1 and 2, 1753.

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Left side of the road Audio Tour: 412-254-2154 - #454 Harrisville Washington passed here twice on his mission, December 3rd heading north, and again on Christmas Day heading south.

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Old Stone House to close for summer

Slippery Rock University announced that the Old Stone House in Brady Township will not open for the summer season.

The historic tavern, which was built in 1822 as the Pioneer Wayside Inn and rebuilt in 1963 by the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, will remain closed to tours as well until further notice.

SRU took over operation and maintenance of the building 23 years ago.

In a Facebook post Monday announcing the closure, SRU thanked those who have expressed interest in tours or events.

“We’re sorry we’ll be unable to serve you this summer,” the post stated.

An SRU spokesman said William Behre, university president, would not be available Tuesday to discuss the closing but issued a written statement from Behre.

The statement said the university is planning to replace the building’s roof later in the summer.

“At this time, we are not ready to resume seasonal programming,” Behre said in the statement. “Depending on funding from the commonwealth, the university may be facing a budget deficit for the coming year as we continue to confront the economic effects related to the pandemic.”

Due to potential budget constraints, university officials made the difficult decision to “focus on preserving the building rather than offering programming.”

The Old Stone House hosts various activities throughout the temperate months, including historic war reenactments, Halloween events, historical demonstrations, children’s programming and more.

SRU took ownership of the Old Stone House in 1999; prior to that it had been owned by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

The building originally served as a tavern offering sustenance and rest to weary travelers, but that use became obsolete with the advent of train travel.

The property was then rented as a family farmstead, and the final occupants abandoned it in 1918.

The building fell into disrepair and was little more than a pile of large stones among the brush until the early 1960s, when it was rebuilt through an effort by the conservancy to attract visitors to Moraine State Park’s northern section.

At one point in the 1980s, local residents were outraged to learn that the Historical and Museum Commission planned to sell the Old Stone House, as locals had donated money and artifacts to restore the building.

Former state Sen. Tim Shaffer of Butler took up the cause and helped forge a deal in which SRU would administer the site and the commission would retain ownership.

The Old Stone House is on Route 8 at the intersection of routes 528 and 173.

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Old Stone House’s “Spooky Stories” connects community with local history

With Halloween right around the corner, many college students are spending some of their time searching for entertaining and spooky local haunts – one of which being just minutes away from campus.

SRU’s Old Stone House, located just south of Slippery Rock along Route 8, hosted its Spooky Stories Program yesterday evening, and is hosting it once again tonight from 6-9 p.m.

According to assistant professor of history and curator of the Stone House Dr. Aaron Cowan, visitors will tour the house, stopping in each of the Halloween-themed rooms to experience a different activity.

“We try to emphasize the link between local history and the spookier side of that—some ghost stories that have some local [history],” Cowan said. However, Cowan stressed, “We’re very careful to say this isn’t a haunted house. It’s not gory. It’s very family-friendly. It’s a lot of fun.” Jake Miller, 24, a graduate student studying history and assistant curator of the Old Stone House, listed just some of the many free activities that will be happening tonight, including a costume party for children 10 and under, and storytelling by professional storyteller Scott Pavelle.

“We’re going to have story tellers, we’re going to have The Center for Paranormal Study and Investigation (CPSI) doing some ghost investigating, Phi Alpha Theta, which is a history honorary here on campus, will be doing a historical skit, and they’re also doing a presentation on how early Americans viewed death and mortality,” Miller said.

The House’s history proves it a viable location for the Spooky Stories nights. It was built in 1822, and served as an inn along a coach route from Pittsburgh to Erie until the 1870’s. Thereafter, it was loaned out as a farmstead. After years of disuse, it fell into a state of disrepair, according to Cowan.

“In 1963, the western Pennsylvania conservancy reconstructed it, and they did, at that time, a pretty thorough reconstruction,” he said. “Any parts of the building that were still standing, they numbered the stones and put them right back where they had been before and used other materials to kind of construct the house along the lines of what they knew about the design.”

Cowan also mentioned that there are many strange, if vague, stories that have filled the Old Stone House. One such story that Miller described is known as the Wigton Massacre, the first capital punishment case to take place in Butler, Pa.

The story, according to Miller, follows Sam Mohawk, a Native American from the Seneca tribe. Mohawk allegedly had intended to stay overnight at the Stone House but, while intoxicated, wound up in a fight with the inn keeper and was kicked out of the house. Mohawk traveled two miles north to where the Wigton family lived. Mr. Wigton had left early that morning for his father’s house, and so Mrs. Wigton and her five children were alone when Mohawk entered the house and killed them all.

“He essentially confessed to [the murder] but plead not guilty at the trial for reasons of insanity,” Miller said. “They found him guilty, and he was hung and buried in Butler.”

Cowan said that the skit being performed by Phi Alpha Zeta will depict Mohawk’s trial.

Many of the stories connected with the house, according to Cowan, are only partly based on fact, and many are based solely on lore.

“[The House] got this sort of unsavory reputation by the mid-19th century. It was a place where criminals hung out, and there was a gang that used it as their location, sort of their headquarters where they slept,” he said. “But some of [the stories are] a bit vague if you read all the histories. They say many strange occurrences happened at the Stone House, and so it seemed that there was local lore and some of that we think now may have been the criminals that stayed at the Stone House making up stories about that house to keep people from going there because they didn’t want to be discovered.”

Whether you choose to believe the stories or not is up to you, said Miller, but he stressed the main reason for events like the Spooky Stories Program.

“The Old Stone House exists primarily to teach about history,” Miller said. “We want people to see that it’s not just a bunch of facts and a list of things to remember, but if you go to the Old Stone House, you can actually see the thing set up and get an idea for how people lived and hopefully that’s something that people will be interested in. A lot of people are. Just having the Stone House there is a way to teach people about history in a new and interesting way.”

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Old Stone House Site Of “Stitches”

A program at the Old Stone House will feature how people have used textiles for practical and creative purposes throughout history.

“Stitches in Time” will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and April 28 at the site near the intersection of Routes 8, 173 and 528.

The exhibit will display historic textiles from the 18th to early 20th centuries, including embroidery, quilts, clothing, and decorative art, displayed alongside contemporary textile pieces created by students of Slippery Rock University associate professor of art Barbara Westman.

Admission is free. The exhibit is part of SRU’s Kaleidoscope Arts Festival, and is co-sponsored by the Stone House Center for Public Humanities and SRU Art Department.

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