Home: History of the Society

 

Check back regularly for exciting America 250 events to be scheduled throughout the year!

 


American Elm tree dedication

Saturday, April 25 @ 11am

Historic Warrior Run Church

41 Warrior Lane, Watsontown, PA 17777

Tiadaghton SAR, Shikelimo DAR, and the Warrior Run-Fort Freeland Heritage Society dedication of a Liberty Tree and everyone is welcome to learn about the history and path to freedom!


Community Hymn Sing

Sunday, April 26 @ 3pm

Historic Warrior Run Church

41 Warrior Lane, Watsontown, PA 17777

Everyone is welcome to join the Society for this musical event featuring multiple guest leaders to guide us through a variety of classic hymns in a beautiful, landmark setting.


The 2026 National Day of Prayer

Please join in this national community event with Pastor Sean McNett and other prayer leaders!

Thursday, May 7 @ 6pm

Historic Warrior Run Church

41 Warrior Lane, Watsontown, PA 17777


2nd Annual Wine Festival!

Saturday, May 16, 2026

11am-5pm

Historic Warrior Run Church

Sign up by April 30 to get $5 festival discount at link Uncork The Past Wine Festival 2026


Patriotic Stained Glass Suncatcher Workshop!

 

May 30, 2026 at 10am-12pm, or 1-3pm at the Delaware Township Building.  See payment details below!

 


Annual Strawberry Festival

Sunday, June 14, 2026 (Happy Flag Day!)

11am-3pm

Historic Warrior Run Church

 


Van Wagner free concert!

 

Sunday, July 26 at 5:30pm

at the Historic Warrior Run Church

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and storytelling with the legendary Van Wagner at the beautiful, Historic Warrior Run Church.

 

Food trucks will also be there, and bring your lawn chair.

 

 

 


 

Founded in 1978, Warrior Run-Fort Freeland Heritage Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the history and heritage of the Warrior Run area in central Pennsylvania, Northumberland County (McEwensville, Muncy, Turbotville, Watsontown). We accomplish this through annual events and ongoing activities, including:

 

Warrior Run Church
Owners of the Warrior Run Church, historic artifacts and library, buildings, cemetery and grounds.
Hower-Slote House
Restoration and management of the
historic Hower-Slote House and Farm.
Display of Artifacts
Collection and preservation of objects
made and used by settlers of the area and a research library.
Redware Plate
Encouraging the preservation of the crafts
once practiced in the Warrior Run area.

BE PART OF OUR LOCAL RESTORATION PROJECT  $

Link to Donation Page-Hower-Slote Farm Restoration (freelandfarm.org)