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Community Treasures
Treaty of the War of 1812 , The Ten Commandments from the Gutenberg Bible , and a draft of part of the Emperor Concerto by Beethoven . There is also space for art exhibits . A special note for teachers : The Karpeles provides educational programs , exhibits and lectures for schools at all levels .
Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village 401 Meadowcroft Road , Avella 724.587.3412 , heinzhistorycenter . org / meadowcroft
Meadowcroft Rockshelter is a site of human habitation from 19,000 years ago , making it the oldest in North America ! In addition to the archaeological dig site , there is a reconstructed Eastern Woodland Indian village of the 1570s , a 1770s trading post , and a 19th century village . Meadowcroft is open May through October .
Old Economy Village 270 16th Street , Ambridge 724.266.4500 , oldeconomyvillage . org
The eventual home of German Harmony Society immigrants who came to our area in 1805 seeking religious freedom and communal living , here you ’ ll find an entire 19th century village of charming homes , a store and post office , a magnificent garden , a cabinet shop , a granary and even a wine cellar ! See what led to their vision for a utopian , communal society and what brought it to its end . ( Visitors may also want to plan a trip to the group ’ s original settlement in Harmony , listed in the North section .)
Pinball PA Vintage Arcade and Museum 2284 Brodhead Road , Suite 10b , Aliquippa 412.423.8532 , pinballpa . com
This unique space offers a wide array of video games and pinball machines through the years set up to be “ interactive exhibits ,” along with information on the development and growth of arcade games , their evolution into home gaming systems , and dismantled machines for exploring the science behind them .
Primrose School & Museum 1 Primrose Road ( along Fort Cherry Road ), McDonald
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The Primrose School & Museum was formed to preserve this 1897 two-room schoolhouse . It allows visitors to see how children were educated in the early 20th century and has artifacts typical of the time period as well as historical photographs . There are open houses periodically or arrange a tour through the Facebook page .
Robin Hill Center and Coventry Log Cabin Robin Hill Park , 949 Thorn Run Road , Coraopolis 412.262.1703 x404 , moonparks . org
Surrounded by a beautiful natural area of 53 acres , the Robin Hill Center is a 24-room Georgian home that was built in the 1920s by Francis and Mary Nimick for their family . Mary generously donated the home and its acreage to Moon Township , including the Robin Hill Carriage House ( which is now a center for seniors ) and the Fleur de Lune Garden , along with natural trails . The historical Coventry Log Cabin was built in 1825 and was the home of John Coventry , a Revolutionary War veteran . His family lived there for 50 years , then it was passed to another family and remained inhabited until 1975 . It has been meticulously restored , log by log , to its original condition and includes period furniture .
Tuskegee Airmen Museum Room and Memorial
Pittsburgh Airport , Concourse A , 1000 Airport Boulevard , Moon Township ; Memorial : Cemetery Road , Sewickley tuskegeewpa . org
Did you know there ’ s a museum room at the airport honoring the Tuskegee Airmen from our region ? The sponsoring nonprofit organization is dedicated to preserving the legacy of Western Pennsylvania Tuskegee Airmen — nearly 100 brave men and one trailblazing woman who helped defeat our enemies during World War II . The Tuskegee Airmen Memorial is located at Sewickley Cemetery , and is among the largest in the country . n
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