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08/24/2026

In October 1870, a rumor circulated through Petroleum Centre: an oil tank had burst on the McCray farm. There was only one problem: no tank had actually burst.

Our newest blog post explores how information traveled through Venango County’s early oil boom. News could move faster than a barrel of oil. Confirmation did not always move as quickly.

Read “The Oil Boom Ran on Rumor”: https://www.venangomuseum.org/post/the-oil-boom-ran-on-rumor

08/23/2026

08/23/2026

🕵️‍♀️🍽️ Dinner, mystery & murder… all aboard! 🚂

Put your detective skills to the test during our Murder Mystery Dinner Train! Enjoy a delicious dinner, a scenic train ride through Oil Creek State Park, and a mystery you’ll have to solve before the night is over. 🔎

Gather your friends, dress for the occasion, and see if you can figure out whodunit!

🎟️ Space is limited, so don’t wait to make your reservations by calling 814-676-1733.
https://octrr.org/special-events-tours/murder-mystery-dinners/

(Due to a cancellation, tickets are now available for Sept 26 which had been S0LD 0UT).

08/22/2026

🎨 Something colorful is taking over Oil City this weekend!

Mural Fest is here! 🖌️✨ Oil City Main Street’s first live mural festival is bringing artists and the community together to watch public art come to life right before our eyes!

📍 Town Square, in front of 100 Seneca
📅 Friday, Aug. 21 + Saturday, Aug. 22
🎟️ FREE + family-friendly!

TODAY | 11 AM–6 PM: Get a behind-the-scenes look as artists prep, sketch, and begin transforming their panels.

SATURDAY | 11 AM–6 PM: It’s Festival Day! Watch 16 mural panels come to life, inspired by local nature, recreation, trails, and biking.

🎨 Saturday Schedule:
11 AM – Festival Opening + DJ
1–2 PM – Sponsor Spotlight + VIP Hour
2–3:30 PM – Live Painting + Roving Artist Q&A
3:30–4:30 PM – People’s Choice Voting
5:15–5:45 PM – Closing Ceremony + People’s Choice Winner
5:45–6 PM – Group Photos with Artists + Finished Murals

Plus enjoy 🎶 music, 😊 face painting, 🖍️ a kids’ chalk area, and local food & drinks throughout the day!

🌦️ Rain or shine! If Saturday's weather moves the festival indoors, everything will shift right across the street to the Downs Building storefront.

We LOVE seeing more public art, creativity, and events that give people another reason to Be Here. ❤️

Come watch Oil City get a little more colorful this weekend! 🎨

08/22/2026

New flavors at Scoops. Come check them out!!!!

08/22/2026

***Updated for availability***

🔎🍽️ The mystery is almost solved… and these are the LAST Murder Mystery Dinner Train tickets available for the 2026 season!
https://octrr.org/special-events-tours/murder-mystery-dinners/

If you've been thinking about joining us, now is the time to grab your tickets! Once these are gone, that's it until next season. 🚂

As of this moment:
🗓️ August 29 - 14 tickets remaining
🗓️ September 12 - 30 tickets remaining

Enjoy a delicious dinner, a scenic train ride through the Oil Creek Valley, and a murder mystery you’ll have to help solve! 🕵️‍♀️🔍

🎟️ Reservations required. Call 814-676-1733 to reserve your tickets before they're gone!

Who done it? You’ll have to ride with us to find out! 😏

08/22/2026

🚂 There’s still time to help!

We’re so grateful to everyone who has donated to the Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad through Crawford Gives! ❤️ Every donation helps us provide affordable Heritage School Tours for area students.

Crawford Gives ends TONIGHT at midnight, so there’s still time to make a difference!

👉 Please consider making a donation before the deadline:
https://www.crawfordgives.org/nonprofits/oilcreektitusvillerailroad

Thank you for helping us keep history moving! 🚂📚

08/22/2026

Head to the original post & share your suggestions.

***We’ve received so many wonderful suggestions for future special events and themed train rides, and we really appreciate everyone who took the time to share their thoughts with us!

We’re excited to see what the future holds and will definitely be keeping your ideas in mind as we plan upcoming seasons. ❤️

Keep those ideas coming—we love hearing what you’d like to see on the rails!***

🚂 Help Us Plan the Future! 🎉

We’re already looking ahead to future seasons, and we want to hear from YOU!

What special events or themed train rides would you love to see aboard the Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad in the coming years? Maybe there’s an event we used to do that you’d like to see return, or perhaps you have a brand-new idea!

💬 Drop your suggestions in the comments below, or send us a DM. We’d love to hear what you’d like to experience on the rails! 🚂✨

Who knows…your idea might become a future event! 😉
We would appreciated it if you helped us spread the word by sharing this post.

08/22/2026

🚂 Sunday Special – This Sunday, August 23!

Hop aboard this Sunday and ride the rails through the valley that changed the world for just $10 per person in Coach—all ages! We can seat over 330 in Coach & we have plenty of availability!
Enjoy a relaxing journey through the beautiful Oil Creek Valley at a special one-day-only price. https://octrr.org/

Important Details:
🎟️ Coach tickets are $10 per person (all ages)
📅 Sunday, August 23 only
📍 Tickets must be purchased the day of the ride at Perry Street Station
📱 Must mention this Facebook post to receive the $10 special
🚫 Excludes prior sales
🚫 Not valid on First Class or the Family Ticket
🚫 Cannot be combined with any other discounts or coupons

Train departs at 11 AM; please plan to arrive by 10 AM to purchase your tickets.
Gather your family and friends and take advantage of this great summer deal. We look forward to seeing you on board!