In the early morning of July 16, 1794, 50 angry and armed farmers approached the residence of John Neville, to demand that he turn over the tax records for the Federal excise tax on whiskey. Gunfire was exchanged and several of the farmers were shot...one fatally. On the following day, over 500 farmers surrounded Neville's house, which was now being protected by a dozen U.S. soldiers from Fort Fayette in Pittsburgh. Following another exchange of gunfire, and several casualties, the Bower Hill house and all of it's outbuildings were burned to the ground. This action was the beginning of the Whiskey Rebellion.

Schedule of Events at Woodville:

12:00pm-Flag Raising

1:00pm-School of the Soldier (Join the soldiers of Wayne's 4th Sub Legion and learn about being a soldier)

2:00pm-Re-Enactment of Fighting at Bower Hill (Day 1: July 16th 1794)

2:30pm-Musket Firing Demonstration

3:00pm-Re-Enactment of Fighting at Bower Hill (Day 2: July 17th 1794)

4:00pm-A Soldier's Knapsack (Join Wayne's Legion to find out what is in a soldier's knapsack)

4:30pm-Music of the Regiment

5:00pm-Flag Lowering

The Neville House will be open for tours. Refreshments available for purchase.

Admission: Adults $10, Children $5