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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 .)
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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 . In addition to the home , there is 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 .
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