art from the museum’ s permanent collection or current exhibit, take a tour, or participate in hands‐on activities and programs that inspire art lovers of all ages. The museum also features a café available for a snack or lunch and a shop that is perfect for picking up a unique treasure or gift. Visit the website for more information.
Take a Walk Back in Time
BRADDOCK’ S BATTLEFIELD HISTORY CENTER
Address: 609 Sixth Street, North Braddock Contact: braddocksbattlefield. com, or 412.271.0800
So much to learn! Located where the famous battle began, Braddock’ s Battlefield History Center includes more than 250 artifacts and 50 works of art, information on the second greatest Indian victory in American history( Note: Custer’ s defeat was number 10.), the mystery of the Russian medal and much, much more. Visit the website for more information.
BUSHY RUN BATTLEFIELD
Address: 1253 Bushy Run Road, Jeannette Contact: bushyrunbattlefield. com, or 724.527.5584
A historical treasure! Colonel Henry Bouquet and a force of approximately 400 British soldiers left Carlisle in July to relieve the besieged Fort Pitt and end a series of unchecked attacks against frontier outposts. The opening of western Pennsylvania to settlement was the result of a decisive victory over the Native Americans at the Battle of Bushy Run, Aug. 5 and 6, 1763. Highlights of the site include the interpretive exhibit“ The March to Bushy Run” at the site’ s visitor center, as well as guided and self‐guided tours, special events and educational programs. Visit the website for more information.
CARPENTER LOG HOUSE
Address: Boyce Park, Pierson Run Road, Plum Contact: plumhistory. org / loghouse1. html
The Allegheny Foothills Historical Society operates the Carpenter Log House located on Pierson Run Road in Boyce Park. Built in 1822, the original Carpenter house was situated on property once owned by Jeremiah Murry, the founder of Murrysville. The sturdy two‐story log house served as residence of the Murry / Carpenter family for 136 years. The Carpenter Log House is open Sundays from May through September from 1 to 4 p. m. Tour guides provide colorful and informative dialogue and a glimpse of rural life in the early days of Plum Township. Donations are accepted. Visit the website for more information.
CARRIE BLAST FURNACE TOUR
Address: Braddocksfield Road, Swissvale Contact: riversofsteel. com
Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area operates tours of the Carrie Blast Furnaces at the former U. S. Steel Homestead Works. Tours take visitors through the iron‐making process and include the famous 40’“ Deer Head” crafted entirely of materials found on the site. Visit the website for more information.
GREENSBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT MUSEUM
Address: 416 South Main Street, Rear( behind City Hall), Greensburg Contact: gbgfire. org, or 724.832.7904
A must‐see for your little firefighters! The Greensburg Volunteer Fire Department was organized on Jan. 12, 1891, and included Hose Company # 1 and Hose Company # 2. The city’ s original firefighting equipment consisted of two hose carts and leather fire buckets. The museum chronicles the history of the Greensburg volunteer fire department with antique fire trucks and equipment, photos, parade uniforms, historic videos and films. Also, there’ s a large display of toy fire trucks. Visit the website for more information.
KERR MEMORIAL MUSEUM
Address: 402 Delaware Avenue, Oakmont Contact: kerrmuseum. com, or 412.826.9295
Experience the warmth and charm of life as it was lived by a small‐town doctor, Dr. Thomas R. Kerr, his wife Jessie and daughter Virginia in their gracious home in Oakmont, a quaint town that provided an escape from the often harsh conditions of life in the city. The museum brings to life the story of the middle class in late 19th century America, often overshadowed by that period’ s extremes of fabulous wealth and grinding poverty. Visit the website for more information.
MCKEESPORT REGIONAL HISTORY & HERITAGE CENTER
Address: 1832 Arboretum Drive, McKeesport Contact: mckeesportheritage. org, or 412.678.1832
Founded in 1980 as a nonprofit organization, the McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center is a museum and research facility dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of McKeesport and the Mon Valley region for public education, research and enjoyment. The center moved to its present facility in Renziehausen Park, next to the Rose Garden, in 1991. Visit the website for more information.
MONROEVILLE HISTORIC LANDMARKS
Addresses: Various locations in Monroeville Contact: monroevillehistorical. org, or 412.856.1000
This summer, play“ history detective” with your kids and find out more about Monroeville’ s four historic landmarks, including the Old Stone Church, the McGinley House, the McCully Log House and the McGregor Stone Bridge. Visit the Monroeville Historical Society website for more information.
SWIGART AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM
Address: 12031 William Penn Highway, Huntingdon Contact: swigartmuseum. com, or 814.643.0885
Are you an automobile lover? The William E. Swigart, Jr. Antique Automobile Museum is a nonprofit museum dedicated to the preservation of American automobile history. It features 35 cars plus antique toys, license plates, emblems, bicycles and more. Visit the website for more details.
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