Bushy Run Battlefield — Attraction in Penn Township

Great place to know the history,$5 worth it. Bushy Run Battlefield Park is a historical park that is operated by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) and the Bushy Run Battlefield Heritage Society on 218 acres (88 ha) in Penn Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania in the United States. It was the site of the Battle of Bushy Run fought on August 5–6, 1763 during the Pontiac's Rebellion. The battle was a major victory for the British and enabled them to secure their control of the Ohio River Valley and what was to become the Northwest Territory. Bushy Run Battlefield Park was established as a Pennsylvania State Park in the 1920s and became a National Historic Landmark in 1960. The Visitor Center is open Wednesday through Saturday from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm, and Sunday from noon to 5:00 pm, during the months of May–October. The Visitor Center hosts a museum exhibit entitled, "The March to Bushy Run", a theater, a gift shop and battlefield tours. Bushy Run Battlefield Park is the only historic site or museum that deals exclusively with Pontiac's Rebellion. Battle reenactments are held annually on the first full weekend of August.[4] The park is on Pennsylvania Route 993 near Harrison City...

I’ll admit I was initially unsure how much there would be to see at Bushy Run Battlefield, but it completely exceeded my expectations. I visited with my family, including two 11-year-olds, and we all had a fantastic time.

After checking in, we were warmly welcomed by a volunteer named Betsy, who was absolutely wonderful. She guided us through the visitor center and even drove us around the battlefield grounds. Her knowledge and enthusiasm brought the history to life and made the experience incredibly engaging.

We’ve visited many historic sites throughout Pennsylvania, and this was easily one of the best in terms of value and overall experience. The history surrounding Pontiac’s Rebellion is fascinating, and the site itself is well-maintained and beautiful to explore.

We left feeling like we had discovered a real hidden gem. Highly recommend a visit—especially for anyone interested in colonial or Native...

When we arrived, one worker took us on a tour inside the museum, telling us the history and the culture of the era, and about the battle. Then he put on a short documentary for us that taught about the battle in greater detail.

After the documentary, another worker took us on a ride on his golf cart, showing us the location of the battle sites. He was extremely knowledgeable of the history in the area, he was also very personable and made us feel welcome.

We also saw they had a nice gift shop where we purchased a souvenir of our visit, and we see that they engage in a lot of activities for the local community. Definitely had a great...