Bushy Run Battlefield Tours and Events

16th Annual Ohio Country Conference	March 24-25, 2012 2012 Conference Brochure 2012 Ohio Country Conference Registration Form Westmoreland County Community College
Haunted History Hayride	Hayride through historic Bushy Run Battlefield
Clash of Cultures	Students will examine the life of a soldier in royal American Regiment and the life of an Ohio Valley Native american on the changing western frontier.
2011 Historic Weapons Show	The Old Westmoreland Rifles-Collectors Show Association’s annual historic weapon’s show displays the weapons that helped to open the Western Pennsylvania frontier. Items will include Pennsylvania Long rifles, muskets, pistols, powder horns and much more. A donation of $6.00 is the admission to this event. Saturday, January 29, 2011 9:00 am - 4:00 pm $6.00 Donation.
Bushy Run Battlefield Heritage Society General Meeting & Lecture	Speaker: Alan Gutchess Alan is the Director of Ft. Pitt Museum He will be discussing Indian Riflemen during the French & Indian War February 19, 2011 1:00 pm This program is free of charge to members of the Bushy Run Battlefield Heritage Society. There will be an admission fee of $5 for non-members.
15th Annual Ohio Country Conference	March 19-20, 2011 2011 Conference Brochure 2011Ohio Country Conference Registration Form Westmoreland County Community College
Bushy Run Battlefield's Annual Spring Nature Walk	Guide: George Heasley. Springtime in Western Pennsylvania just doesn't seem quite right without Bushy Run's annual Spring Nature Walk. Take a nice jaunt through the woods with local naturalist George Heasley and explore the beautiful setting of Bushy Run Battlefield. May 7, 2011 10:00 am Cost: This Program is free of charge to members of Bushy Run Battlefield Heritage Society. There will be a fee of $5 for non-members.
Bushy Run Battlefield Heritage Society General Meeting & Lecture	Speaker: Kristopher White, Kris has a B.A. in History from California University and was a historian at Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park. He will be giving a presentation on the Seven Year’s War June 18, 2011 1:00 pm Cost: This Program is free of charge to members of Bushy Run Battlefield Heritage Society. There will be a fee of $5 for non-members.
Classic Car Cruise	No registration fee for participants! Chinese auction and concessions will be available! Participants are invited to visit our museum and gift shop. Standard museum rates apply Sunday, July 24, 2011 11:00AM -4:00PM All proceeds go to the Save Bushy Run Endowment!
248th Anniversary Reenactment of the Battle of Bushy Run	The annual battle reenactment shows how Colonel Henry Bouquet and his troops defeated Native forces that had ambushed the British in 1763 on their way to save the besieged Fort Pitt. The morning battle portrays the events that occurred on August 5th and the afternoon engagement shows the August 6th tactics that led to British victory. Also featured are period 18th century military camps, an 18th century trades area, 18th century craftspeople, and other special programs. August 6-7, 2011 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Adults - $6.00 Kids under 12 - $3.00
Bushy Run Battlefield Heritage Society General Meeting & Lecture	Speaker: Dr. John Boback John is the Director of Education at Meadowcroft Rockshelter & Historic Village He will be discussing the lifestyle & subsistence strategies of prehistoric Americans Indians. September 10, 2011 1:00 pm Cost: This Program is free of charge to members of Bushy Run Battlefield Heritage Society. There will be a fee of $5 for non-members.
Bushy Run Battlefield's Annual Fall Nature Walk	Explore Bushy Run Battlefield's woodlands and learn about Western Pennsylvania's Flora and Fauna with our local naturalist George Heasley. October 1, 2011 10:00 am Cost: This Program is free of charge to members of Bushy Run Battlefield Heritage Society. There will be a fee of $5 for non-members.
Bushy Run Battlefield's Annual Haunted History Hayride	Enjoy riding a hay wagon while being frightened with historic scenes from Pontiac’s War. Events include a story teller, admission to the museum, gift shop and a concession stand. October 22, 2011 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Cost: Adults - $8.00 Kids under 12 - $5.00 No one under the age of 4 permitted. By reservation only, Reservations only taken after October 1, 2011. Seating limited.
Bushy Run Battlefield Volunteer Recognition Lunch	Saturday, November 12, 2011 By Invitation Only.