What makes a town feel like home? For over 100 years, families gathered right here for the Old Settlers’ Reunion, a time-honored tradition of food, music, and friendship.

The event first began in 1921, when early settlers and their families returned to Buffalo Gap to reconnect, share stories, and celebrate their pioneer roots. This was more than just a reunion—it was a living history lesson, where old-timers passed down tales of the frontier to younger generations.

Over the years, the reunion grew into a festival-like event, featuring barbecue cook-offs, bluegrass music, and lively parades.

If you listen closely, you might just hear the echoes of a fiddle tune drifting through the air. Contests like “oldest settler in attendance” and “best pioneer outfit” became traditions, making each gathering a mix of nostalgia and fun.

Although the Old Settlers’ Reunion no longer takes place, this site continues to be a hub for annual events, heritage gatherings, and community celebrations.

The spirit of the reunion lives on, as families still come together here—just as they have for over a century.

Fun Fact: Did you know that some early reunion attendees arrived in covered wagons just as they had decades before?

Even in later years, it wasn’t uncommon to see folks dressed in authentic pioneer clothing, stepping straight out of the past!

Imagine the laughter of children running through these fields, the sound of a fiddle playing in the background, and the scent of a barbecue pit smoking nearby. The legacy of gathering continues.

Now, let’s visit a place that once stood as a center of education—the Presbyterian College.