The Somerset Historical Center

09/03/2026

As a reminder, the research library will be closed during the week of our annual Mountain Craft Days festival.

The library will be closed from Wednesday, September 9, to Sunday, September 13. We will resume regular hours on Wednesday, September 16th. Thank you for your patience as we make our final preparations for Mountain Craft Days. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

09/01/2026

Mountain Craft Days features over 125 skilled artisans preserving the rural heritage of Southwestern Pennsylvania. From the textile arts to pottery, leatherworking, and cooperage, our artisans demonstrate it all.

Experience living history and handcrafted heritage like never before at Mountain Craft Days. The festival will be open from 10 AM to 5 PM on September 11, 12, and 13.

08/29/2026

Each year, Mountain Craft Days is fortunate to host a number of new artisans that preserve the rural heritage of Southwestern Pennsylvania.

Among this year's new demonstrators are John and Christine Milleker, who specialize in wet plate collodion photography. With more than 20 years of experience, John and Christine will demonstrate how portraits were taken before modern photography.

From one-of-a-kind portraits to other forms of traditional artistry, Mountain Craft Days features something for everybody. Join us September 11, 12, and 13 and take home a keepsake shaped by centuries of craftsmanship.

08/27/2026

Attention Fiber Friends!

Our next Fiber Friends meeting is on Saturday, September 5th. We will receive a tape loom demonstration from Amy Gilbreath and practice warping the center's tape loom. We will also discuss volunteering in the textile tent during Mountain Craft Days on September 11, 12, and 13. The meeting will conclude with a Show and Tell of current or past projects!

📅 Saturday, September 5, 2026
🕘 9 AM – 12 PM
📍 Somerset Historical Center

08/21/2026

It's that time of year again! Join us for our annual Mountain Craft Days festival featuring over 125 craft persons, artisans, and entertainers. Guests will enjoy a variety of historic demonstrations, musical performances, and traditional foods that celebrate the rural heritage of western Pennsylvania.

📅 September 11, 12, & 13, 2026
🕘 10 am - 5 pm daily
🎟️ Admission applies
📍 Somerset Historical Center, 10649 Somerset Pike, Somerset, PA 15501

For more information, please visit our website: https://www.somersethistoricalcenter.org/news-events/mountain-craft-days.html

08/19/2026

Mark your calendars! This year, Mountain Craft Days will be held on September 11, 12, and 13.

Join us for this three-day outdoor festival featuring over 125 crafts persons, artisans, and entertainers preserving the rural heritage of western Pennsylvania. Guests will enjoy a variety of historic demonstrations, musical performances, and traditional foods.

The festival opens at 10 am and closes at 5 pm each day. Admission fees apply. We can't wait to see you there!

Learn more about Mountain Craft Days here:
https://www.somersethistoricalcenter.org/news-events/mountain-craft-days.html

08/08/2026

Tonight's 25/250 First Friday was a success! Even the rain could not dampen the spirits of our dedicated guests.

We would like to extend a warm thank you to John Larimer for opening the set, and to Hickory Bottom band for musical entertainment throughout the evening. We would also like to thank Phantom Entertainment, Flood City Rentals, and Living Treasures for their assistance with the family friendly activities. And, of course, we could not do it without the devoted volunteers and guests who make these events such a success. Thank you everyone for such a great night!

08/06/2026

Here it is! A full schedule with TIMES from Today on!

As we kick off this beautiful celebration, we hope you will join us as we remember and celebrate the heroes and volunteers who have shaped this community and this country through their many selfless sacrifices.

This event has come together with the heart and herculean effort of so many volunteers. These times may be subject to change so please check the website or page for updates!

08/05/2026

Please note the location has changed for this evenings opening ceremonies due to inclement weather.

Due to inclement weather, tonight's Opening Ceremonies have been moved inside the Somerset Area High School Auditorium and Gymnasium.

Please see below for the schedule of events:
6:00 PM - Laurel Highlands Chorale
6:30 PM - Combined Johnstown (Reed and Civic) and Somerset Community Concert Bands
7:00PM - United States Air Force Strolling Strings

Following this performance, everyone will be invited to move to the gym for the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performance.

Concessions will be open and manned by the Somerset Band Boosters and will be located in cafeteria.