Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad

06/18/2026

What's one thing you've always wondered about the OC&T Railroad?

Have a question about our trains, history, excursions, First Class seating, the Railway Post Office car, the Caboose Motel, or anything else?

Leave your question in the comments and we'll do our best to answer it!

You can also DM us or call us with any questions. 814-676-1733

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

Due to a cancellation, we now have 10 tickets available for the July 11th dinner that was previously S0ld 0ut. Call us at 814-676-1733 to order your tickets. More info: https://octrr.org/special-events-tours/murder-mystery-dinners/

06/18/2026

See what is happening in and around Franklin this upcoming week!
A taste of upcoming events:
Two Community Blood Bank blood drives.
Silent Film Series at Venango Museum of Art, Science & Industry
Franklin Blues & Barbecue Festival
PA Bucktails Civil War Re-enactors at Venango County Historical Society
Kids Summer Art Camp at The Galleria at Olde Liberty

https://www.franklinareachamber.org/events/calendar/

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06/18/2026

Summer is here—and so is our 2026 Summer Schedule at the Tarbell House!

Every Wednesday in July and August, the Tarbell House will be open from 2 – 4 p.m. for self-guided tours! The cost is $5/adult, $3/child (3-18 years old), and FREE for Children 3 yrs. and under.

If you happen to be taking a train ride on the Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad on any of these dates, consider stopping by after your travels!

The Coal Oil Johnny House will also be open on these dates from 12 – 1 p.m. at the train’s halfway point for free. All are welcome to explore the historic house!

We hope to see you this summer!

06/18/2026

Join us to on July 3rd and 4th to celebrate America's 250th!

The Crawford County Historical Society together with theAmerica250PA-Crawford County Commission is proud to be the organizers for the largest Crawford County led birthday party in our nation’s history!

Spend your Independence Day enjoying:
-Live Music
-Magic Steve Balloon Art
-Over a dozen Food and Beverage vendors
-Fair Style Rides with FREE ARMBANDS for the first 750 individuals
-Facepainting
-A Storytelling Event
-Kids Zone
-Tailgating area
-America's 250th Quilt Display and Raffle
-FREE ADMISSION/FREE PARKING
-Free Shuttle Service from Parking to Event
-Free Shuttle Servie from Downtown to Event
-Much More!

The day will culminate with a massive fireworks display sponsored by the City of Meadville, the Crawford County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Fraternal Order of Police Meadville, International Association of Fire Fighters Meadville, and the RDL Family Foundation.

Join us for this once in a generation event! Reservations not required. Parking at Robertson Athletic Complex on Park Avenue Extension.

America250PA - Crawford Sponsors
- The RDL Family Foundation
- Acutec Precision Aerospace
- Allegheny College
- Channellock
- City of Meadville
- Crawford County Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Crawford County Historical Society
- ERIEBANK
- G G & C Bus Company
- Girardat LP Bussing
- Highland Bed and Breakfast
- Howard Hanna Bainbridge Kaufman Real Estate
- Meadville Medical Center
- Northwestern Rural Electric Cooperative
- Seton Catholic School
- Vantage Healthcare
- Wesbury Methodist Retirement Community

Thank you for your generosity and support of our community’s history!

A250- Old Fashioned Fourth: Official Day of Celebration and Fun in Crawford https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a250-old-fashioned-fourth-official-day-of-celebration-and-fun-in-crawford-tickets-1894052484969?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile

06/18/2026

As America's 250th Anniversary approaches join us for some special events this summer starting with a visit from the PA Bucktails Civil War re-enactors, join us for special displays and programs at the Egbert-Mullins-Koos House, Saturday June 20 from 10 am to 4 pm. Free and open to the public.

06/17/2026

From this past weekend.
Visit our website for our 2026 Schedule. https://octrr.org/regular-season/

Or, give us a call at 814-676-1733.