The Old Stone House

Friends, As you may already know, PA State System Chancellor Dan Greenstein has directed that "the suspension of in-person classes across Pennsylvania’s 14 state-owned universities, and all in-person learning experiences, including clinical rotations, internships, student teaching and field trips" will continue through the summer 2020 session as a public safety measure in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As the Old Stone House is owned by Slippery Rock University and staff...ed by SRU students, this means we will not open for the Summer 2020 season. As disappointing as this is, it also provides an opportunity for pausing to reflect and evaluate how we can best serve the community in new ways once the period of "social distancing" comes to an end. We wish you all good health, and look forward to the future when the house can once again be a place of connection, learning, and fun.

Visitors tour the Old Stone House during "Pioneer Crafts Day" August 1983 - also the 20th anniversary of the original groundbreaking for the reconstruction of the Old Stone House! #FlashbackFriday

Less than two hours until our annual Christmas Open House! We hope to see you there!

We had a full house for master storyteller Joann Dadisman on Saturday evening! Thanks to everyone who came out to enjoy some humorous, historical, and spooky tales!

Join us from 3-7pm on December 7th for an early-American Christmas celebration! Admission is free for all. We can't wait to see everyone!

Join us tonight as we listen to master storyteller Jo Ann Dadisman share folklore and legends from around the region! Sessions are at 6:30pm and 8pm. Tickets are $7 while kids 5 and under are free! Hope to see you there!

Join us on December 7th from 3-7 for our Christmas Open House!

Come join us at our annual Spooky Stories event! It's fun for the whole family! Tickets are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spooky-stories-2019-tickets-72 or at the door!

We're looking forward to our annual "Spooky Stories" event THIS Saturday evening, with storyteller Joann Dadisman back by popular demand! Come and enjoy light refreshments and fireside tales told by a master storyteller! Two times are available; click the link to purchase your tickets today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spooky-stories-2019-tickets-72

It's going to be a hot one tomorrow! Due to the EXTREME weather, the Old Stone House will NOT be open from 10 am - 5 pm on Saturday. Sorry for the inconvenience!

Just a few snapshots from Early American Day this past Saturday. Thanks to everyone who came out - it was a lot of fun!

There are many things we believe about "way back when" that turn out not to be true! For example, "everybody knows" that women in colonial and 19th century America married very young - often as young as 16 or 17 years old, right? Except, it's not true...in colonial America, the average age of women at first marriage was around 21 or 22, with men averaging about 25.... Want to know more? Come check out our "Historical Mythbusters" displays as part of Early American Day this Saturday from 10-5!

Wow! Over 500 people are interested in Early American Day! It only takes one small click to commit to coming! All are welcome!

Hope the docents sleep well tonight! They're going to be BUSY preparing for Early American Day, which is coming up in ONE WEEK! Feeling excited? We are! Unsure what to expect? Check out the Stagecoach Pass you'll get when you arrive!

Looking forward to Early American Day in TWO WEEKS!! Can't wait to see YOU for tours, Mythbusting, candle dipping, butter churning, tin punching, colonial games, food, and MORE!! Admission is free, but donations are welcome!

What a bright, sun-shining day! Docents Sam & Shelby hope to give you a tour TODAY between now & 5pm!

We're looking forward to "Opening Day" this Saturday, May 25. Stop by to meet our new docents and tour the house!

It might be chilly out, but we are here at the house and burning a fire until 1pm! Come join us to learn more about getting involved.

Tomorrow is the day! 10am-1pm! Join us for treats and information about getting involved at the Old Stone House!

Interested in history? Looking for a way to become more involved in the community? Consider joining our community volunteer group, the Friends of the Old Stone House! Join us on Saturday April 27th for a coffee social to learn more about who we are and what we do. All are welcome to attend and consider joining.

THIS WAS FUN! A curious and talented group, they rolled with all that was the Full Sourdough Immersion Experience today at Robert A. Macoskey Center for Sustain...able Systems Education and Research and The Old Stone House. Best questions I have been asked so far in a bread class. Frank B. NAILED the "phloop", first try! Thanks to Old Stone House volunteers Sam & Stacy & son for tending the fire in the outdoor oven and conducting a history-centric tour of the building. Thanks also to Dr Eric Pallant (second from right) for sharing his expertise in all things sourdough. See more

There are still a few spots left for the Macoskey Center's Sourdough Bread baking class this Saturday from 9am - 3pm. The morning portion of the course will be taught at the Macoskey Center, while the afternoon portion will involve baking sourdough in the Old Stone House's historically-authentic beehive oven! Contact the Robert A. Macoskey Center for Sustainable Systems Education and Research ASAP to save your spot!

Attention current SRU Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors: do you love history? Are you looking for a flexible part-time job? Consider applying to become a docent for the summer season with us! Interested candidates should please send their resumes to [email protected]

We're happy for a new year and fresh start of the semester under way. If you have a new year's resolution to get more involved in the community or learn more about local history, or perhaps you just enjoy the latter yourself, please consider joining the Friends of the Old Stone House. The FOSH is a community involved group that welcomes anyone interested and ready to become involved/volunteer. To learn more about the Friends group and to download the membership application, please visit: http://oldstonehousepa.org/getinvolved/. We look forward to another amazing year with you all!

So glad you enjoyed your visit! Thanks to all who came out for a fantastic evening.

Today is the day! Join us for the Christmas Open House from 4-9pm. We are open to any person of any age, and the best part is that the event is FREE. We cannot wait to celebrate this season with you all.

We are just days away from our Christmas Open House event, and we can’t wait to celebrate this joyous season with you all. Please consider joining us for this free event on Saturday from 4-9pm.

Words cannot describe how overjoyed we are to see so many people click the share button on our upcoming Christmas Open House event! With your continued support, we know this year’s event will be the best yet. With that being said, please remember to join us for a FREE evening of Yuletide by the fireside and Christmas cheer for all next Saturday December 8th from 4-9pm. All ages are welcome and encouraged to come.

We are pleased to announce the details for our Christmas Open House. Please check out this information below, and start off your holiday season with us at the Old Stone House. The event is free, open to the public, and perfect for all ages on December 8, 2018 from 4-9pm. We hope to see you there, and have a wonderful holiday season!

We’d like to extend a HUGE thank you for making Spooky Stories such a success. Our master storyteller, Jo Ann Dadisman lit up the tavern room with tales the whole audience loved, and our volunteers running the event were awesome and attentive. Below we share with you some pictures from last night in case you missed it, and we thank you for joining us if you made it to the Old Stone House last night. Please keep us and our event in mind this time next year and feel free to join us at our Christmas Open House on December 8th from 4-9pm.

SRU Homecoming Weekend is in full swing, and that means we are too this morning. Cupcakes are being iced and decorations are being placed. Enjoy the homecoming football game and then feel free to join us at either 6:00 or 7:30 this evening. Reserve your spot ahead of time by visiting https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-spooky-stories-tickets-49. Tickets will be sold at the door for $8.00 per person and $5.00 per child 8 and under. First come, first served! So reserve your spot now. We’ll see you tonight for Spooky Stories

With a change in temperature coming tomorrow, the Old Stone House also has a decoration change in preparation for Spooky Stories this Saturday evening (6 and 7:30pm). Be sure to purchase tickets either online or at the doorfirst come first served! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-spooky-stories-tickets-49

We're excited for all of these aspects of Spooky Stories we have planned for this Saturday. Let us know what you're looking forward to as well. Feel free to comment on your past memories of Spooky Stories, too!

Are you feeling festive this fall and still looking for a fun event to attend with your family or friends? You’re in luck because we still have tickets for our Spooky Stories event next Saturday. Check out our event posted below to read all about our plans this year and to invite your friends! You can purchase tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-spooky-stories-tickets-49. ... We hope to see you all next Saturday!

As the crisp, fall weather enters our area, it is with a heavy heart that we removed our Open Today banner for the last time this summer season. Thank you for visiting and supporting us at the Old Stone House this summer. We wouldn’t exist in the capacity we do without your continued support. We can’t wait to break out the sign once more next summer and welcome you all back into the house. In the meantime, please consider joining us at Spooky Stories on Saturday October 1...3th (Tickets can be purchased at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-spooky-stories-tickets-49). Also, mark your calendars for the Friend’s of the Old Stone House’s Christmas Open House on December 8th. We’ll see you all soon

"The situation most advantageous for a tavern..." Found this gem today while researching something else entirely, from the "Land for Sale" section of the Pittsburgh Weekly Gazette, October 18, 1809. This is the property on which John Brown of Oliver would later build the Stone House!

We are proud to unveil our posters for this year’s upcoming Spooky Stories. Be sure to look out for these posters around your community in the days to come! Click the link below to secure your tickets to Spooky Stories! Tickets will only be sold at the door if there are remaining tickets the day of our event. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-spooky-stories-tickets-49 *Disclaimer: price total includes Eventbrite processing fees that we have no influence over.

Delicious bread baked in the oven today. Thanks to all who came out to visit, tour the house, and sample a taste!

We are here, and our bread oven is fired up. Come see us for a tour and a free sample today!

We are so excited to participate in Slippery Rock University’s family weekend this Saturday. SRU families are invited to embark on a tour of the house from 10-5. Our bread oven will also be running. Be sure to stop by, check us out, and receive a free sample. Open to the public as well.

Happy one month until Spooky Stories 2018! Looking for a more convenient way to purchase tickets to Spooky Stories? Scan the QR Code below, and it will take you directly to our Eventbrite page. We can't wait to see you next month.

Jo Ann Dadisman will be our featured storyteller at this year’s Spooky Stories event, taking place on Saturday October 13th. Be on the lookout for times and ticket details coming soon. In the meantime, feel free to read Jo Ann’s bio at oldstonehousepa.org/events/

#WayBackWednesday - The Old Stone House was built in 1822 as a sort of "pit-stop" for travelers using the new roadway that traveled from Erie to Pittsburgh. Thi...s photo is from the unveiling of the Old Stone House's sign in 1983 when Slippery Rock State College took over the operation and management of the house. See more

Our 1840s C. & L. Ives mantel clock is going in for some much-needed repair and maintenance. We're confident it is in good hands with horologist Dorrin Mace of Pine Knoll Clock Shop!

The "Mysterious Lady" of the Old Stone House... This small statuette was uncovered recently, buried in the ground near the house. Though it looks like bronze or copper, it is actually made of lead! We are still trying to assess its age and purpose. Our current best guess is that it was an elaborate cane handle (the base is hollow) What do you think?

Check out just a few pictures from our morning hosting the Model T Ford Club International group, who just wrapped up a week-long tour of Butler County with a stop at the Old Stone House!. Our parking lot was filled with plenty of these timeless vehicles, and more than 300 visitors toured the house! We had the chance to meet people from all over the country, and we hope they enjoyed their tour just as much as we enjoyed having them! Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau

Imagine our surprise when we were greeted by many car horns and beautiful clothing this afternoon. It just goes to show you'll never know what an afternoon at the Old Stone House will bring! Congratulations to the happy couple!

At the Old Stone House, we really enjoy multipurpose pieces! This piece of furniture double functions as both a table or a chair depending on the need. Come check us out to hear more about what we have at the House.

Here's to wishing you, your loved ones, and those who have served or are currently serving in our military a Happy 4th of July! We'll be back on Saturday morning and would love for you to spend your holiday weekend with us.

Take a look at this 1975 article about the Old Stone House we had the pleasure of finding today. A huge thank you to our friends in the SRU art department for giving it to us. Happy reading!

Preparations for our Early American Day event are nearly complete! Please come join us today from 10am-4pm for a wonderful and historical day. Enjoy our refreshments, tours, live demonstrations, and games as we embark on our excursion to the past. All ages are welcome at this wonderful event. We hope to see you here soon!

This Saturday is the perfect chance to visit! See live demonstrations, play games, and enjoy all of the events the Friends of the Old Stone House have planned. From candle dipping to sack races and refreshments, this event is one you won't want to miss. You should be at the Old Stone House on Saturday, June 9th from 10am-4pm.

A little (late) spring cleaning this past Wednesday at the Stone House! Volunteers and SRU students organized, cleaned, swept, raked, polished and generally got the house ready to go for the season. Thanks to the team for all their work. Come see us on Saturday!

Just a reminder that our first big event of the summer kicks off next Saturday, June 9th. We'd love to see you at our Early American Day. Also, THIS Saturday (June 2) marks the beginning of our summer season at the Old Stone House. We'll be open beginning at 10:00am for tours.

Hello friends - due to some major repairs to the basement of the house during the offseason, and other work going on on the property, we are starting our open season late this year. We'll kick off the Summer 2018 season on Saturday, June 2 - and please join us on Saturday, June 9 for our Early American Day!

Come check out our Stitches in Time: Historic and Contemporary Textiles opening TOMORROW at the house!

If you've seen the equipment in our parking lot and wondered what's happening at the house, here's an up-close view! The house's 50+ year old drains had failed, leaving standing water in the basement on a regular basis. Once the walls are sealed and new drains complete, we should be all set. This should NOT interfere with the Christmas Open House Dec. 9 & 10.

Come celebrate the yuletide from an early-American perspective during The Old Stone House's annual Christmas Open House on December 9&10 from 4pm to 9pm.

There will be more than just old stones hanging around this house Oct. 28 as ghostly tales will be shared for the thrill and fright of one and all.

Looking forward to hosting The Miracle Elixir Side Show at Spooky Stories event on October 28. Their act alone is worth the price of admission! https://youtu.be/TcGQ6kSZtvM?t=6m36s

There is still space for anyone who wants to join us on Wednesday, Oct 11 at 4:00 pm at the Old Stone House for our book discussion of Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. ... I have copies if you want to quick read it before Wednesday. Gary Paulsen is one of my favorite authors and the Brain series is wonderful. Let me know if you want to come - I want to make sure I have treats for everyone. :-) See more

Come out on October 7th or 14th, 1-4pm. The Old Stone House is hosting the Impressions in Red International Fiber Art Exposition.