Upcoming 150th Anniversary Events

Find out what events we are currently planning for celebrating Scottdale's 150th Anniversary.

Events listed below are free to attend, unless otherwise noted.  Donations are a welcome gesture at any of these events.

APRIL

Storytelling: Scottdale Writer's Club

Monday, April 1, 2024 | 6:30 p.m. | Scottdale Library Community Room

Join us and members of the Scottdale Writer's Club for a Q&A session at the Scottdale Community Library.

Speaker Series: Scottdale's Professional Baseball History

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 | 7 p.m. | New Hope Alliance Church Auditorium

Matt Miller, local author and historian, will talk about the Scottdale Giants of 1905 and the Scottdale Young Cardinals from 1925-1931.

MAY

Plein Air Painting Event

Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 10 a.m. | Scottdale Gazebo

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Speaker Series: Hangouts & Fun Places Over The Years

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 | 7 p.m. | Geyer Performing Arts Center

Jim Seaman, Scottdale resident, will talk about favorite places people enjoyed spending time in and around Scottdale over the years.

JUNE

Plein Air Painting Event

Saturday, June 8, 2024 | 10 a.m. | West Overton Village & Museum

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Speaker Series: Notable Men & Women of Scottdale

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 | 7 p.m. | Geyer Performing Arts Center

Ryan Cameron, West Overton Tour Guide, and Kim Fox, Scottdale Historical Society, will talk about notable figures from Scottdale and the impact they had across the globe.

JULY

Plein Air Painting Event

Saturday, July 20, 2024 | 10 a.m. | Scottdale Gazebo

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Speaker Series: Scottdale's Fire Department & The Great Fire of 1974

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 | 7 p.m. | Fountain Mills Event Center

Nathan Savanick, President of the Scottdale Volunteer Fire Department, will discuss the department's history and the Great Fire of 1974, that happened during the town's 100th anniverary celebration.

August 17

Plein Air Painting Event

Saturday, August 17, 2024 | 10 a.m. | Maple Bottom Farm, Dawson

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SEPTEMBER

Speaker Series: Scottdale in the Depression Era to the 1930s

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | 7 p.m. | Scottdale Mennonite Church

Jack Scott, local story teller, will take you on a journey of Scottdale from his extensive research.