UPCOMING EVENTS

Historic Pithole City Lantern Tours

Saturday, October 3, 2026

6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Join us for the Historic Pithole City Lantern Tours and experience history as it comes to life! Visitors will walk the former streets of the legendary oil boomtown, meeting some of Pithole's most famous historical figures along the way. Tours depart every 10 minutes beginning at 6:00 p.m. with the last tour departing at 9:00 p.m. Each tour lasts approximately 90 minutes. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early, wear weather-appropriate clothing, and bring a flashlight. NOTE: the tours cover steep hills and semi-rugged terrain. Please wear sturdy shoes suitable for walking. Tours are walking only; golf carts and other vehicles are not provided.

Tickets are $10 each with proceeds supporting Historic Pithole City. PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE or at our Museum Store (Wednesday through Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm). All tickets are pre-sale; you cannot purchase tickets at the event!!

Save the Dates for 2027!

Although we are still working out final details for our 2027 Calendar of Events, be sure to save these dates (all dates subject to change, so check back often!):

Winter Academy (Virtual) - Thursdays in January/February 2027

Cabin Fever Party at Historic Pithole City - February 6, 2027

Pennsylvania's Birthday - March 7, 2027

Wisdom & More Lecture Series - March 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2027

Oil Creek 5 & 13 Stacked Trail Races - May 15, 2027

Historic Pithole City Opening Weekend - June 4 & 5, 2027

Trades of the Oil Region - June 5, 2027

Behind the Scenes: Members Only - June 10, 2027

Discovery Days Children's Camp - July 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2027

Drake Day - August 15, 2027

The Drake Well Marathon and Half - August 21, 2027

43rd Annual Fall Gas Up - September 11, 2027

6th Annual Oil Boom Historic Dinner - September 23, 2027

Drake Well by Moonlight - October 2, 2027