Bonner, Mustello, Bernstine, Scialabba Announce Grant for Butler County Historical Society

December 16, 2025

HARRISBURG – Reps. Tim Bonner (R-Butler/Mercer), Marci Mustello (R-Butler), Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence and Stephenie Scialabba (R-Butler) today announced the Butler County Historical Society has been awarded a $9,000 grant to repair and maintain its three early 19th-century properties and support the preservation of thousands of objects, documents and images.

“I am pleased the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission has awarded the Butler County Historical Society the grant money to further the preservation of the history of Butler County,” Bonner said. “Supporting the care and maintenance of these historic sites ensures that future generations can connect with the people and places that shaped our community.”

“For more than 65 years, the Butler County Historical Society has worked diligently to protect our local history and chronicle the people and events that have shaped our region,” said Mustello. “The ongoing work they do with historic sites such as the Cooper Cabin, Little Red School House and Lowerie House, among other projects, will be appreciated for generations to come. I’m pleased to join my legislative colleagues in support of this funding.”

“Preserving Butler County’s history isn’t optional. It’s our responsibility,” said Bernstine. “This funding ensures irreplaceable artifacts, documents and historic properties are protected, professionally maintained and accessible for generations to come. I’m proud to work alongside my colleagues to support the Butler County Historical Society’s vital mission.”

“The Butler County Historical Society plays an invaluable role in preserving the stories, artifacts and places that define our community’s identity,” said Scialabba. “This grant helps ensure the proper care of and public accessibility to treasured historic sites – the 1828 Senator Walter Lowrie House Museum, the 1838 Little Red School House and the Cooper Cabin Homestead – as well as important documents, images and artifacts. I’m grateful for this investment in the society’s work, which not only protects our past but strengthens our community for generations to come.”

The grant funding comes from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission through the Cultural and Historical Support Program, which provides general operating support to museums and official county historical societies.

Representative Aaron Bernstine
8th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Representative Tim Bonner
17th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Representative Marci Mustello
11th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Representative Stephenie Scialabba
12th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Bernstine, Mustello Media Contact: Rick Leiner
717.260.6437 (office), 717.497.8478 (cell)
Rleiner@pahousegop.com

Bonner Media Contact: Andrew Forgotch
717.772.9905, aforgotch@pahousegop.com

Scialabba Media Contact: Chris Comisac
717-772-9845, ccomisac@pahousegop.com