Speakers have been announced for the annual George Washington Summit, a daylong gathering for history enthusiasts being held Thursday, April 18, 2024 at the Butler Country Club, 310 Country Club Road, Penn Township.

Speakers at this year’s program include Brian Reedy of the National Park Service presenting on Washington’s seven trips to Western Pennsylvania; Diane Anestis talking about Native women and their important role in tribal governance; Allan Spencer discussing transportation and lodging of Pennsylvania Natives in the 1700s; Don Teter giving a first-person presentation about George Washington as a young surveyor; and Doug Wood explaining Dunmore’s War, a 1774 conflict over land in the Ohio River Valley.

“We again have an impressive lineup of speakers,” said Martin O’Brien, president of Washington’s Trail 1753. “Attendees are sure to learn fresh insights and understanding about the Western Pennsylvania George Washington experienced in the 1700s.”

Sponsors for the daylong event include Washington’s Trail 1753, the Butler County Tourism and Convention Bureau, Oil Region Alliance and Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau.

The program, developed by Washington’s Trail 1753, includes speakers, discussions, historical authors, museum displays, and door prizes.

Cost is $65. Registration is available now, online or by check at washingtonstrail.org/events.