Built by the Cooper family circa 1810, the cabin was an original county homestead. It was enlarged after the Civil War and family descendants remained in the cabin until 1963. In 1976, the cabin and grounds were bequeathed to the Society.
Cooper Cabin is open to the public for tours and special programs on scheduled Sundays in May, June, July, and August. Click here to see the 2010 schedule of events! Call to make special arrangements for motor coach tours and club outings. Special events this year include the Civil War Encampment weekend and the Harvest Festival. The cabin is located on Cooper Road near Cabot, just off Route 356, approximately 9 miles south of Butler.
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The cabin is furnished with family heirlooms and memorabilia as well as other period pieces. Outbuildings include a spinning house
and a springhouse. There is also an extensive herb garden graciously graciously maintained every year by the Herbal Thymes Garden Club of Saxonburg.