Bushy Run Battlefield

12/28/2022

Did you rent the Stone Room for Saturday, January 14th??? Please contact us at [email protected] ASAP! We want to make sure we're ready for you, but don't have any contact info!

12/23/2022

Merry Christmas to all and to all the most blessed of holidays! Wishing everyone peace, joy, health and friendship in 2023!

12/09/2022

It's Christmas at Bushy Run Battlefield ! Our annual Christmas Sale is this Sunday,
Dec. 11th from 12-4!

Join us and our eclectic, creative vendors for unique holiday gifts. There is something wonderful for everyone on your list, and tasty treats, too!

Tin Man Roy, Colonial decorative objects; Bushy Run Winery
Crimson Creek Apiary, honey
Shine Among Them, handmade soap
Tricia’s Jewelry Box, copper jewelry
Sugar and Spice, Christmas cookies and baked goodies
Crooked Creek Distillery, spirits
Laurel Highlands Meadery
Rosann’s Cakery, Christmas cookies and baked goodies
Don Spirk, Antique Glassware
Swarovski Crystal Jewelry, crystal bracelets, necklaces etc
Maple Lodge, maple syrup
Betsy Garrity, wood flags and vases;
Various Threads, quilted purses and bags
John Eizenhafer, trains

12/05/2022

The Bushy Run Battlefield Heritage Society will hold its annual Christmas Sale next Sunday, December 11th in from noon to 4 pm. Our museum will be filled with an eclectic group of vendors and crafters offering that special one-of-a-kind Christmas gift.

The winery, distillery and meadery will have local bottled spirits. Crafters will offer unique soaps, candles, copper and crystal jewelry along with tin ware and sweet and savory bakery goods. The maple syrup and honey are sourced from local farms. Colonial clothing, wooden flags, trains and accessories for under the tree will all be available. Other surprises, including a special visitor, are also in store for shoppers!

Bushy Run's own Edge Hill Gift Shop will feature a large selection of books and colonial wooden toys and musical instruments for stocking stuffers. An assortment of site apparel has been restocked for the sale.

11/26/2022

There will be no sewing circle tomorrow, November 27th. :(

We hope to see all of our seamstresses, seamsters, and other handicraft makers again in April 2023! 🧶🧵🪡

11/25/2022

December is coming fast! Make sure to mark your calendars for Bushy Run's last two events for the year:

December 4th - Children's Christmas Party (SOLD OUT!)
More info here: https://fb.me/e/2dq4rbZcN

December 11th - Christmas Sale
More info here:https://fb.me/e/22jpZLBIz

In the meantime, please enjoy these photos from previous holiday seasons at Bushy Run! 🎄🎅🌟

11/24/2022

11/22/2022

Update: Our website is back up! Check it out at www.bushyrunbattlefield.com.

However, the phone system continues to be a problem, so message us below. We will get back to you!

Our Bushyrunbattlefield.com website and phone system are experiencing technical difficulties, but we are still operating! Please message us here on Facebook and we will respond to you.

Thank you for sharing the information!

11/17/2022

Our Colonial Cocktail Hour is just two days away! 🥃🍸🍹

Join us this Saturday as we discuss the 18th century Gin Craze in London. Guests will sample some drinks from the time and receive a recipe booklet to take home with them! Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/colonial-cocktail-hour-tickets-408120508427

11/12/2022

Just one week until our last Colonial Cocktail Hour of the year! 🍸

Join us next Saturday (November 19th) at 7pm for our discussion of The Gin Craze. Guests will sample some 18th century cocktails and will receive a recipe book to take home with them! Tickets are $25 and can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/colonial-cocktail-hour-tickets-408120508427 🥃🍹

11/05/2022

It was Volunteer Appreciation Day at Bushy Run Battlefield ! Jim Communale is our 2022 Volunteer of the Year, and he, along with many of our other talented volunteers enjoyed spending the afternoon at our favorite place!

10/30/2022

Today is the last day of the open season here at Bushy Run! 😔

Let's take a look back at our Greatest Hits of the Summer! 🥳

The grounds will be open all winter, and the Visitors' Center will be open occasionally for special events! Make sure to check us out here on Facebook and at our website (www.bushyrunbattlefield.com) for more info! 👩‍💻🧑‍💻👨‍💻

10/29/2022

There is just ONE MORE DAY to visit us this season! 😲

The grounds will remain open all winter, but the Visitor Center will be closed for the winter starting Monday, October 31st. Make sure to come see us tomorrow from noon until 5pm to get a tour! 🎃

10/21/2022

Fall is in full swing here at Bushy Run! Stop in for a map of our trails and admire the beautiful scenery! 🍂🍁

10/16/2022

The beautiful tables and decor from our Fall Tea! Each of these tables were personally decorated by our volunteers!! 🍁🍂🫖☕️

10/15/2022

Is it tea time yet?? 🫖

Our (SOLD OUT) Fall Tea is today at 1pm!

10/12/2022

Come join us on Wednesday, October 19th (a week from today!) for Lacemaking, our last History Speaks presentation of the year! 🥳

The presentation starts at 7pm, and refreshments will be provided afterwards! Tickets are $5 for Bushy Run Battlefield Heritage Society Members and $10 for non-members. You can get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/history-speaks-lacemaking-tickets-433578132867, or buy them at the door!

10/07/2022

Update: Tomorrow night's hayride is SOLD OUT! There will be no tickets sold at the gate.

It's almost time for our annual Haunted History Hayride! Tomorrow night we will have the hayrides and free admission to the museum! Our concession stand will be serving apple cider, hot cocoa, and popcorn! Stop in to see us...if you dare... 🎃👻💀

10/05/2022

It officially October at Bushy Run! Make sure to stop in the Visitor Center and get a tour before we close for the season! Our last day is October 30th! 🍂

10/01/2022

The site is closed Saturday while our staff and volunteers use the time to re-energize for our fall events!

09/29/2022

It's a beautiful fall day here at Bushy Run! We are open today until 5pm (tours run 10am - 3pm). Come visit us! 🍂

Photo courtesy of our Groundskeeping Assistant, Jim Wolfe!

09/24/2022

Happy National Ghost Hunting Day! Tonight, Bushy Run is participating in the festivities with our sold out Paranormal Battlefield Tour! What a way to kickstart Spooky Season! 👻🎃💀

09/23/2022

Come join us and other Pennsylvania Trails of History sites for Free Admission Day this Saturday (September 24th) from 9AM to 5PM! Enjoy free admission to the museum, battlefield tour included! 🥳

Saturday is also set to be a busy day for Bushy Run! Come join us for our last Market of the year and our Fall Nature Walk (not included in Free Admission Day festivities)! Saturday night is also our SOLD OUT Paranormal Battlefield Tour (not included in Free Admission Day festivities)! 🎃👻🍂

09/22/2022

Happy First Day of Fall! 🍂

Join us this Saturday for our Fall Nature Walk! You can register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-nature-walk-tickets-407577544407. The walk is FREE for members and $5 for non-members! 🍁

09/22/2022

TIckets are NOW ON SALE for one of our favorite events-the Haunted History Hayride! Tickets will be sold ONLINE ONLY and are available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/haunted-history-hayride-tickets-416091650327. Click the drop down next to the ticket price to select the time that works for you!

The Hayride is scheduled for Saturday, October 8th, 2022. In the event that the Hayride is postponed because of inclement weather, it will be held on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022. In the event of inclement weather on the night of October 22nd, there will be a Haunted History Tour through the museum. 🎃

09/21/2022

Tonight is the night! Join us for our next History Speaks series presentation: Land Usage in the Colonial Era!

Join us next Wednesday (September 21st) for our next History Speaks lecture about Land Usage in the Colonial Era, presented by Michael Doucette! Tickets at $5 for Bushy Run Battlefield Heritage Society Members and $10 for non-members. The presentation will start at 7PM. 🌲🌳🌱🪵🌿

Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/history-speaks-series-land-usage-in-the-colonial-era-tickets-407592438957

09/17/2022

The much anticipated photos from Paws in the Park are here! 🐾

A big thank you to all the vendors who participated, all of the volunteers who helped with preparations, and all of the pets who brought their people to the park for the day! 🐶🐱

09/15/2022

Join us next Wednesday (September 21st) for our next History Speaks lecture about Land Usage in the Colonial Era, presented by Michael Doucette! Tickets at $5 for Bushy Run Battlefield Heritage Society Members and $10 for non-members. The presentation will start at 7PM. 🌲🌳🌱🪵🌿

Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/history-speaks-series-land-usage-in-the-colonial-era-tickets-407592438957

09/14/2022

The tickets for our Haunted History Hayride will go on sale NEXT WEEK (WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST) at 10 AM. Tickets will be sold ONLINE ONLY and are available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/haunted-history-hayride-tickets-416091650327

The Hayride is scheduled for Saturday, October 8th, 2022. In the event that the Hayride is postponed because of inclement weather, it will be held on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022. In the event of inclement weather on the night of October 22nd, there will be a Haunted History Tour through the museum. 🎃

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09/11/2022

09/10/2022

We're having fun, fun, fun at Paws in the Park. It's a great way to spend the day with your best friend!

09/10/2022

PLEASE, I'll be a good dog, just please take me to Paws in the Park @ Bushy Run Battlefield tomorrow! It's FREE and they'll be there from 11-3 with games, crafts, treats for both of us, pet supplies, and all that space to run! Please, please, let's go!

Paws in the Park is Saturday, Sept. 10th - a nice day to spend with your best friend!

09/09/2022

I am a dog and my name is Winston. 🐶

Daddy and I went on a walk today. We got up to the woods and I smelled something. It was a recent smell too! It was fresh! 🤔

I was smelling all around where it was. Daddy was saying something but I was too busy smelling. I had to find where the thing that made the smell was. It was near. Smells are my favorite thing. 👃

Daddy kept saying things. I looked up at him and he had his arm and finger out but there was nothing at the end of his finger so I kept snuffling. 🦌

We got to the end of the lot, near the big slope. I could smell whatever it was but I never saw. Daddy wouldn't let me go down the big slope. 🙄

We went on with the rest of our walk up the hill but we didn't go the whole way up. It was pretty steep and I got tired. 😴

We ran all the way home. Running is my favorite thing. 🥳

09/08/2022

I am a dog and my name is Winston! 🐶

Today we went for a walk and we went a different way than normal. We went up a hill and when we got to the top there was another hill! 🏔

We went up that and then daddy wanted to go up another hill, but there was a dog barking up there and he sounded mean and I didn't want to go that way. So daddy went back with me. 🐕❤️👨

It turned out to be the best decision ever! 🤩

We saw another dog that way. He was an older dog and I played with him but his people were very nice and the lady gave me a treat. A treat while on a walk! It was the best day ever! Treats are my favorite thing! That lady is my favorite thing! 🦴

Then we saw another dog and we played for a little bit too! 🥳

Two dogs and a treat! We sure did make the right decision. ☺️

09/07/2022

I am a dog and my name is Winston! 🐶

I'm on Facebook duty for a few more days until Paws in the Park on Saturday! 🐾

Daddy took me for a nice walk today. Walks are my favorite thing. It was sprinkling rain while we walked. Rain is NOT my favorite thing. 🌧

Daddy threw my ball for me so I could run and chase it. My ball is my favorite thing. Then Daddy and I wrestled. Wrestling is my favorite thing! I'm a strong boy! 💪

Daddy wants me to tell everyone that Bushy Run has lots of fun things coming up in September and October! You can look at our events here, on our website, and at www.eventbrite.com! 🥳

09/06/2022

I am a dog and my name is Winston. 🐶

I'm taking over facebook for Liz this week because of Paws in the Park. 🐾

Today is my birthday. I am one year old now. I'm getting all grown up. Growing up is my favorite thing. 🎂🎈

Daddy and I slept in today. I like to sleep in. When we woke up I got lots of pets and I kissed daddy's face for a while like I do every day. Pets and kisses are my favorite thing. 😚

We went to the creek today. The creek is my favorite thing. I went in the water. I don't like to go too deep but sometimes I go pretty deep when there is something in the water I want. 🪷

Dad says there is lots of fun stuff planned for me this week. Fun stuff is my favorite thing. 🥳

09/05/2022

I am a dog and my name is Winston. 🐶

Daddy says I have to do facebook posts for Bushy Run this week because of Paws in the Park. 🐾

Today my daddy took me to Bushy Run. We went for a walk. Walks are my favorite thing. We went down all the trails in the woods and I got to smell all the things that were there. Smelling things is my favorite thing. 🌳🌱🍁🌼

Then we went and saw some of my friends that were there. My friends are my favorite thing. I was very excited to see them. Some of my friends have treats and they give them to me. Treats are my favorite thing. ❤️

09/04/2022

We only have 10 tickets left for the Fall Tea on October 15th! Make sure you secure your spot so you don't miss this lovely event! 🫖☕️

Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-tea-tickets-408827452917

09/03/2022

Paws in the Park is ONE WEEK away!!! Join us next week for a festival on our battlefield dedicated to our local furry friends! The fun lasts from 11am - 3pm! You can register here (hint: it's free!): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paws-in-the-park-tickets-408042795987 🐕🐩🦮🐕‍🦺

P.S.: Check back here all next week for some posts by an extra special guest 😉🐶