Duncan & Sons and Duncan & Miller Glass companies is displayed , as well as a showcase of the evolution and utility of glass from 1865 to the present . The museum is open April through November , or call for an appointment .
The LeMoyne House 49 East Maiden Street , Washington
724.225.6740 , wchspa . org / lemoyne-house
Built in 1812 , the LeMoyne House is one of six NPS-recognized Underground Railroad sites in Pennsylvania and was a center of antislavery activity in the area . Physician Francis Julius LeMoyne was a fierce abolitionist , and is known also for being an advocate for the practice of cremation . Learn about his life and work , and an important part of local history , by touring this historical home .
Mt . Lebanon History Center 794 Washington Road , Mt . Lebanon 412.329.8595 , lebohistory . org
This museum always offers something new with rotating exhibits , and is in one of the most architecturally interesting buildings in Mt . Lebanon . The Historical Society of Mount Lebanon is also celebrating 25 years . The center holds programs and events , and offers a library of local documents for those wanting to research the history of the community .
Oliver Miller Homestead 1 Stone Manse Drive , South Park 412.835.1554 , olivermillerhomestead . org
In 1772 , Oliver Miller built a home on this site for his wife and nine children . Their house was also a makeshift church for the area before there was a church building . Sons of the family served in the Revolutionary War and were later involved in the Whiskey Rebellion . There are six rooms usually open to the public , often with demonstrations of spinning and weaving , and cooking on special event days . Be sure to visit the other buildings and gardens , including Emily ’ s Garden , a woodland wildflower garden that ’ s especially beautiful in early spring .
Pennsylvania Trolley Museum 1 Electric Way , Washington 724.228.9256 , pa-trolley . org
The streetcar , or trolley , was an important part of American history in developing cities , allowing individuals to travel to different parts of town for work . The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum opened in February 1954 with just three trolleys . Today , it displays a collection of nearly 50 cars and welcomes more than 30,000 visitors each year for tours and special events . If you like trains , you ’ ll love trolleys !
Woodville ( The John and Presley Neville House ) 1375 Washington Pike , Bridgeville 412.221.0348 , woodville-experience . org Fans of the 18th century will love being immersed in this 1785 home of General John Neville , military officer , land speculator and tax collector . It ’ s filled with period furnishings , and in addition to being one of the oldest surviving homes in southwestern Pennsylvania , it played an integral role in the Whiskey Rebellion of the 1790s . It operates from late March through early December with special events throughout the year .
The Wright House & Museum of Western Expansion 815 Venetia Road , Peters Township 724.348.9705 , peterscreekhistoricalsociety . org
The Enoch Wright House is listed on the national , state and county registers of historical houses . Built in 1815 , it is made of bricks that were formed and fired on-site and had 12 fireplaces , some of which have been reopened . Focused on the years 1760-1860 , the museum rooms include a coal mining display , a Colonial Room , a Native American Room , and more . There is also a rebuilt log house likely from the 1780s . The Wright House is open for special events or may be toured by appointment .
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The Big Mac ‘ Museum ’ at McDonald ’ s 9061 Lincoln Highway , North Huntingdon 724.863.9837
The inventor of the beloved Big Mac was a Uniontown native named Jim Delligatti , who opened his first McDonald ’ s franchise in 1957 . This McDonald ’ s restaurant pays tribute to Delligatti with a bronze bust , memorabilia , and a timeline about how the famed sandwich — which struggled to catch on under various names — eventually became a staple . There are displays of vintage McDonald ’ s toys and packaging as well . This mini museum can generally be visited anytime the McDonald ’ s is open , but call to make sure .
Blairsville Area Underground Railroad History Center 214 South East Lane , Blairsville 724.599.8105 , undergroundrailroadblairsvillepa . org
Many local residents were a strong force in the Underground Railroad ( UGRR ) movement to help enslaved people seeking freedom . This center is in the former Second Baptist Church , built in 1917 , the oldest African American church in the borough . It is committed to preserving , promoting , and presenting the history of the Underground Railroad in the region . There are various events and tours , as well as a map and signage for a self-guided tour to see several UGRR-related sites in Blairsville .
Braddock ’ s Battlefield History Center
609 Sixth Street , North Braddock 412.271.0800 , braddocksbattlefield . com
This museum shines a light on George Washington ’ s early career and the French & Indian War with genuine artifacts , period uniforms , and firearms . This was the site of the historic Battle of the Monongahela in 1755 (“ Braddock ’ s Defeat ”), a turning point in Colonial America ’ s history . This museum will give you a better understanding of this battle and its influence on the development of western Pennsylvania .
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