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The Portersville Steam Show and the grounds are maintained by the N.W. PA. Steam Engine & Old Equipment Association. N.W. PA. Steam Engine & Old Equipment Association is a non-profit organization, founded in 1963 and incorporated later. The goals of the organization are to preserve, display and demonstrate equipment of the past. We feature antique gas, steam-powered, and old agricultural methods. New members are always welcome to join!

http://portersvillesteamshow.com/

Located in Western Pennsylvania, Butler County offers a glimpse of small-town life, yet is close to major cities. We are only 25 miles from Pittsburgh, 325 miles from Philadelphia, and 380 miles from New York City.

Some of the earliest known history begins with first U.S. President George Washington, who passed through the area around the same time the French & Indian War began. Butler County has plenty of other interesting history, as well. It was founded in 1800 and named for Gen. Richard Butler, a colonial officer in the American Revolution.

Many of the towns hold rich German history; including Harmony, founded in 1804 by the Harmony Society of German Lutheran Separatists who were seeking religious freedom, and Saxonburg, which still maintains the architectural charm of a quaint German hamlet. Saxonburg was co-founded by John Roebling who also invented wire rope and designed the Brooklyn Bridge.

Present-day, the county has museums and many historic locations which interpret the area’s past. Special events and reenactments offer living history as well.