Brad Bogart (right) shows John Bowler (left) an original Lehigh Valley rifle crafted by famed gunsmith Christian Claus. Bogart will return to the Wilder Museum with his collection of 18th century weapons on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 1 to 5 p.m.

IRVINE – The Wilder Museum of Warren County History, 51 Erie Ave., Irvine, will mark the end of its 2025 season by welcoming weapons collector and historian Brad Bogart to host a special antique gun display on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 1 to 5 p.m.

Bogart has amassed an extensive collection of 18th century guns handcrafted in Pennsylvania. The historic assortment also includes powder horns, knives and tomahawks. He has been a member of the Kentucky Rifle Association since 1984 and frequently attends their annual show and other events.

The gun display will take place in the Era-Gone-By Room which houses the Joseph DeFrees Antique Gun Collection. DeFrees, a Warren County native, was a mid-twentieth century inventor and philanthropist.

For more information, call 814-723-1795, visit warrenhistory.org, or like the museum on Facebook.