Butler County Historical Society Brings the Walldogs Renowned Muralists to Downtown Butler

The Walldogs are a renowned group of skilled painters and muralists from around the world. As a global attraction, the “Walldog Movement,” has successfully contributed to the tourism and popularity of 28 towns in the United States, including one local town, Mars, PA. In total, the Walldogs have created more than 520 murals around the world.

On July 27th, The Butler County Historical Society is bringing the Walldogs to downtown Butler. Hundreds of muralists from around the world will travel to Butler to paint 10 different murals throughout the city. Rather than promote businesses, the murals aim to represent Butler’s history by depicting some the people, places and products that have come straight out of Butler. Natili North Pizza Shoppe, Butler Brew Works, Butler County Historical Society, Butler Eagle and Main Street are some of the locations where the murals will be painted.

Unique and defining people, places and products that helped shape Butler’s history will be showcased in the murals such as; General Richard Butler, William A. “Uncle Billy” Smith, the Bantam Jeep, the Pullman Standard Steel and Rail Car, Coca Cola and 50’s Diner and Drive-In.

To raise funds for the maintenance of the murals, the Walldogs will be hosting an artwork auction on Saturday, July 29th in Coleman Hall at the Tanglewood Center off Hansen Avenue. Proceeds will go towards necessary mural maintenance to ensure their longevity. Additionally, The Butler County Historical Society is hosting an event at the Lowrie/Shaw House on June 30th at 11:00 a.m. for guests to see exactly what and where the Walldogs will be painting in downtown Butler.

Many people from Butler and the Greater Pittsburgh areas are expected to come watch the murals being painted but beyond local spectators, visitors from around the country plus Canada, New Zealand, London, Scotland and Barbados are traveling to Butler for the event. For more information visit thewalldogs.com or www.butlerwalldogs.com and for a full list of mural locations go to www.VisitButlerCounty.com/itineraries/murals.