Trundle Manor 7724 Juniata Street , Swissvale 412.916.5544 , trundlemanor . com
This mansion of macabre was featured on MTV ’ s “ Extreme Cribs .” With stuffed animals ( real ones that were once alive ), a hidden laboratory , a coffin bed and extractions of various body parts ( that we think were given up voluntarily ), this house makes the Addams Family seem tame by comparison . It is seriously filled with strange and interesting artifacts , and the hosts , Mr . Arm and Velda Von Minx , have a delightful sense of humor .
The Westmoreland Museum of American Art 221 North Main Street , Greensburg 724.837.1500 , thewestmoreland . org
The Westmoreland is an ever-changing kaleidoscope of art that focuses solely on American art . It has a permanent collection of over 3,500 pieces , with only about 500 works being displayed at any one time . As exhibits are rotated , along with traveling exhibits , there is always something new ! The museum recently renewed its accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums , a prestigious designation it has held since 1972 .
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Air Heritage Museum 35 Piper Street , Beaver Falls 724.843.2820 , airheritage . org
If you ’ re an aircraft enthusiast , or even just enjoyed watching “ Top Gun ,” you ’ ll find this museum interesting and especially touching , as you learn about historical aircraft and those who flew them . The collection houses 12 aircraft ranging in age from the 1930s to the early ‘ 80s , including an F-4 Phantom , a 1934 Fairchild and an F15A Eagle . One very special part of the collection is a Douglas C-47B Skytrain , nicknamed “ Luck of the Irish ,” flown in WWII , complete with a detailed history of the plane ’ s service history from 1944 to its last mission in May 1945 .
The Civil War Room at Andrew Carnegie Free Library 300 Beechwood Avenue , Carnegie 412.276.3456 , carnegiecarnegie . org
The Thomas Espy Post No . 153 ( called the Civil War Room ) contains Civil War uniforms , weapons and drums , all of which saw action on the battlefield . It also has a host of documents and photos .
The room itself is quite historic , since it ’ s the last surviving post of the Civil War veterans organization known as The Grand Army of the Republic . The post was set up at the library in 1909 , and there it has remained — a frozen capsule of this pivotal time in our history .
Coventry Log Cabin Robin Hill Park , 949 Thorn Run Road , Coraopolis 412.262.1703 , moonparks . org
This historic cabin was built in 1825 and was the home of John Coventry , a Revolutionary War veteran . His family lived in the cabin 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 .
The Dean Martin Room of the Jefferson County Historical Association Museum 426 Franklin Avenue , Steubenville , Ohio 740.283.1133 , jeffcountyhistorical . org
Dean Martin was a household name to all of America , but to Steubenville residents he was Dino Crocetti , the son of Gaetano , the barber . This museum room has a variety of memorabilia , including record albums , photos of the Rat Pack , videos of “ The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast ” shows , a wedding gown made by his mother , Angela , who was a seamstress , and many other personal items of the legendary crooner .
Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum 654 Sherwood Avenue , Sheraden 412.458.1355 , karpeles . com
This library museum has rotating exhibits of well over 1 million manuscripts ! Among them are the Constitutions of the 13 original colonies of the United States , the first printing of The Ten Commandments from the Gutenberg Bible ( 1450 ), and Handel ’ s “ Messiah ,” written in Ludwig Van Beethoven ’ s own hand , which shows his great admiration of the composer . The museum also houses a notable collection of art from classic book illustrations and coins from ancient times through the 20th century . A special note for teachers : The Karpeles provides educational programs and lectures for schools at all levels .
Old Economy Village 270 16th Street , Ambridge 724.266.4500 , oldeconomyvillage . org
The eventual home of some German immigrants who sought religious freedom from their traditional Lutheran background to pursue communal living , here you ’ ll find an entire 18th century village of charming homes , a store and post office , a magnificent garden , a cabinet shop , a granary and even a winery ! 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 above .)
Primrose School & Museum 1 Primrose Road , Primrose facebook . com / primroseschoolandmuseum
The Primrose School & Museum was formed to preserve this 1900 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 , such as a potbelly stove , and lots of historical photographs . The best way to arrange a tour is to send a message through Facebook .
Robin Hill Center 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 Visitor Center is a 24-room Georgian home that was built in the 1920s by Francis and Mary Nimick . It was the home of the couple and their six children . Mary Nimick generously donated the home and its acreage to Moon Township . It features the home , the Robin Hill Carriage House , which is a center for seniors , and the Fleur de Lune Garden , along with natural trails .
Settlers Cabin Park 608 Ridge Road , Robinson Township 412.350.4636 , alleghenycounty . us / parks / settlers-cabin / index . aspx
Settlers Cabin is a 1,600-acre park , in a beautiful natural area encompassing Collier , North Fayette and Robinson townships , with an original log cabin . The cabin is circa 1780 and thought to be the work of a man named John Henry . It is situated along Pinkerton Run Road , and although the inside is not accessible , it ’ s a unique feature of the landscape . One of the most popular features of the park is an enchanting waterfall . n
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