SPECIAL EVENTS

Throughout the year, the Fort LeBoeuf Historical Society offers a variety of events to showcase their efforts, the historical campus, and for fundraising purposes. Check the calendar for special events.  Following is a list of our ongoing events.

Flintknappers-A hands-on activity for local flintknappers and enthusiasts who want to preserve this age-old craft. Meetings are held at 6 PM, on the first and third Tuesdays at the Fort LeBoeuf Museum. Contact Jim Edwards at 814-449-0607 for more details.

 

Waterford Heritage Days-This annual community celebration is held the third full weekend of July.  The event involves the entire town from the Gazebo Park down to our historic campus.  With crafts, music, and food in the park; our historic campus is packed full of living history camps and special exhibits focusing on local and regional history.

 

Witches Tea-Come join us for a bit of witchy entertainment! Tea, hors-d’oeuvres, and sweets will be served with a side of mystique and mysticism! Come in witchy attire and be prepared to see and participate in some esoteric rites and spiritual divination fun.

 

Storybook Christmas Holiday House Tour-November 2026
Every other year, the Society hosts a Holiday House Tour featuring fabulous houses around town and beyond.  Next tours are scheduled for November 2026. 

 

Colonial Christmas-Begins with the lighting of the Community Tree in Gazebo Park followed by caroling.  The entire town gets involved with special events at various churches plus the core activities at the Fort LeBoeuf Historical Campus.

  

TOURS AND MEETINGS

Campus Tours-Visit the Judson House, Museum, Eagle Hotel, FLB Center, Washington Park and our 18th Century Garden for guided and self-guided tours. Be sure to check out our gift shops in the museum, the Judson House and the FLB Center.

 Membership Meetings Our General Membership Meetings are part of our “History & Happenings” programing.  These occur on the 4th Thursdays in February, April, June, August, and October.  We have a potluck style dinner meeting to wrap up the year on the Thursday prior to Thanksgiving in November.