There’s something truly special about the holiday season in Brockway. Twinkling lights line the streets, the scent of pine fills the air, and the warmth of community spirit shines brightly. One of our favorite traditions is the Holiday Artisan Market at the Brockway Center for Arts and Technology (BCAT) — a joyful celebration of creativity and craftsmanship.
The Brockway Center for Arts and Technology (BCAT) invites the community to its annual Open House on Saturday, October 4, from 12:00–3:00 p.m. This free, family-friendly event will include studio demonstrations, guided tours, and the chance to meet BCAT’s new resident ceramic artists, Jules and Sophie. Guests can also enjoy games, prizes, concessions, and food truck favorites. For details, call BCAT at (814) 265-1111 ext. 9.
The Greenberg Cadillac Museum in Brookville—the largest of its kind in the world—will kick off its 2025 season with an opening weekend on Saturday and Sunday, May 17–18. Following that, the museum will welcome visitors on the third weekend of each month through October.
The 2025 Chainsaw Carvers Rendezvous returns to Ridgway for another thrilling event! From April 23-26, The Ridgway Mills will come alive with the sights and sounds of live carving, delicious food, exciting entertainment, and a small auction, all hosted by Appalachian Arts Studio. Many skilled carvers will also have finished pieces available for direct purchase.
Ring in the New Year with a breath of fresh air and an invigorating walk in the great outdoors! Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) invites you to join the nationwide First Day Hike initiative on January 1st, offering over 70 guided hikes in 46 state parks across the state.
Join the Brockway Center for Arts and Technology (BCAT) for its seventh annual Holiday Artisan Market! This one-night event brings the community together to celebrate and support local artists and makers. Discover unique, handmade gifts from a diverse array of local artisans, including fine art paintings, prints, handmade candles, knitwear, mosaics, home decor, and creations by BCAT’s own metal and ceramic artists. There’s something special for everyone on your holiday shopping list—don’t miss this festive evening
On Saturday, November 2nd, from 1-3 PM, Brockway historian Rob Keith and cemetery supervisor Ron Feldman will take participants on a walking tour of Wildwood Cemetery, located at the end of Maple Street in Brockway. Established in 1866 on 10 acres of land owned by Dr. and Mrs. Clarke, "in a hollow to the south of Brockwayville along Curry Run," the land was deeded to the Wildwood Cemetery Association for $250. The cemetery is the final resting place of the Brockway and Moorhead families, as well as many local soldiers who served during the Civil War.
Ridgway’s annual Chainsaw Carvers Rendezvous, featuring carvers from around the globe, will be held at the RIDGWAY MILLS CAMPGROUND, 206 W. Main Street in Ridgway, Pennsylvania, April 24th – 27th.
It’s hard to believe but on April 30th, we will celebrate our ten year anniversary of owning the property that is now called, The Maple Shade Mansion. With the help of our remarkable contracting team and a very patient husband (thank you Peter), it took nearly three years to restore and convert the old mansion into the beautiful bed and breakfast it is today.
We thought it befitting to share this remarkable story that occurred well over one hundred years ago about Brockway’s Hose Company, and how our town’s brave and courageous firemen saved what is now known as the Maple Shade Mansion and its precious contents.
The source of our information comes from an article found in the Brockway Record (which once served as Brockway’s local newspaper) dated December 30, 1898.
