Bushy Run Battlefield State Park
in Westmoreland County PA
Directions
Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike to Exit 8, the
Greensburg-New Stanton interchange. Follow Route 119 to Toll
66 North. Take Toll 66 North to the Greensburg-Harrison City
exit. Make a left off of the exit ramp onto Business 66
North. Take Business 66 North to Route 993 West. Bushy Run
Battlefield's entrance is 3 miles on Route 993.
Description
Located on 185 acre site, there you will experience Bushy
Run Battlefield, Pontiac's War, and the French and Indian
War period. Bushy Run Battlefield is the site of the 1763
British encounter with Native American forces that started
the Pennsylvania frontier. The battlefield offers guided and
self guided tours. Three miles of historic hiking trails.
Guided tours that will allow you to gain knowledge of the
battlefield.
Park Hours
Wednesday - Sunday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Year-round
schedule.
Visitors Center
April 1st through October 31st
Wed - Sat: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm,
Sunday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
November 1st through March 31st only open on weekends.
Saturday : 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday: 1200 pm to 5:00 pm
Prices
Senior Citizens $2.50
Adults $3.00
Children $2.00
Groups Reservation only,
Also discounts for large groups.
Attractions and Facilities
- Bushy Run Battlefield Gift Shop
- Visitor Center
- Pavilion
- Amphitheater
- Outdoor Exhibits
- Events:
- Annual fall nature walk
- Annual haunted history hayride
For more information on any events or any questions you
have about Bushy Run Battlefield can be answered by calling:
724-527-5589 or 724-527-5584 or
visit their
website.
Contact Information
Bushy Run Battlefield
P.O. Box 468
Harrison City, PA 15636-0468
Email David Miller, Museum Educator--
davmiller@state.pa.us
Westmoreland County offers ideal
outdoor park settings in the heart of the Laurel Highlands