Summer events for families at the Greenock Log House

Military Day will be held Saturday at the restored Elizabeth Township log house.

For the MVI

Summer events are underway at the Greenock Log House in Elizabeth Township and there are more planned for family fun and learning.

Events will be held from noon to 4 p.m. the fourth Saturday of the month at the restored 1790 log house, located at 1235 Greenock Buena Vista Road.

Each event hosted by members of the Elizabeth Township Historical Society is growing as the historic site is expanding.

A relocated mini-barn now offers baked goods, handmade crafts and displays.

New insights are offered through the antiques, relics and collectibles in the log house that reflect life through the 18th and 19th centuries.

Upstairs looks into how large families managed bedtime with a trundle bed, for example. The third bedroom peeks into the classroom.

Major events are the Log House Days in September. Artists and crafters can register now to participate and sell their goods. The event coincides with the Apple Fest held next door at the Greenock United Methodist Church. Scents of the season fill Christmas open houses in December. For details, call 412-807-8452.

Here is the complete schedule:

• Saturday, June 28 — Military Day will honor those who served in the armed forces protecting the United States. Hours are noon to 4 p.m.

Individuals and families may add veterans’ names to the Liberty Pole.

A display of miniatures will depict a Revolutionary War battle. Reenactors from the U.S. Continental Army will fire muskets, while a junior fife and drum corps will perform. The event will feature other displays, baked goods, crafts, hot dogs and kielbasa,

• July 26 — Kids Days with 18th century crafts and games for children. Lots of fun for adults, too.

• Aug. 23 — Old ways may be the best ways as 18th century methods to preserve food are demonstrated. This will be a perfect outing for “food preppies.”

• Sept. 27 — Log House Days will feature artists & craft booths, historical reenactors and refreshments plus Apple Fest at the church next door. Hours 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Oct. 25 — Oktoberfest with music and ethnic food.

• Dec. 6 and 13 — Christmas open house with holiday decorations and treats. Hours are 3 to 7 p.m.

For questions or membership about the log house and Elizabeth Township Historical Society, call historical society President Linda Bennett at 412-551-5424 or Vice President Debbie Popp Gilbert at 412-807-8452.