Community Treasures
Angela , who was a seamstress , and many other personal items of the legendary crooner . Be sure to contact the historical association in advance of visiting .
Historical Society of Carnegie History Center and Honus Wagner Museum 1 West Main Street , Carnegie 412.276.7447 , facebook . com / HistoricalSocietyofCarnegie
For more than 30 years , this society has been preserving and presenting the history of Carnegie . There are three main permanent exhibits in the registered landmark building on Main Street : military
heritage , with a focus on Vietnam POW Col . Robert Sawhill Jr .; Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Famer and lifelong resident Honus Wagner ; and a handcrafted diorama of Carnegie ’ s Main Street of the 1940s and ‘ 50s . The society offers other exhibits and special events as well , along with extensive community and ancestry information .
Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum 3021 Landis Street , Sheraden 412.458.1355 , karpeles . com
This library museum has archives of more than 1 million historical documents ! The collection rotates between its various locations . Among the items are the Peace 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
Hidden-Gem Museums in the City | Pittsburgh is known for its world-class museums — Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History , The Andy Warhol Museum , August Wilson Center , Mattress Factory , Children ’ s Museum , Carnegie Science Center , Frick Art and Historical Center , Cathedral of Learning , Fort Pitt Museum , Clemente Museum , Heinz History Center and many more — but here are some hidden and not-sohidden gems that make our city ’ s museum scene extra special !
American Jewish Museum 5738 Forbes Ave ., Pittsburgh ( Squirrel Hill ) 412.521.8010 , jccpgh . org
Bicycle Heaven 1800 Preble and Columbus Ave ., Pittsburgh ( North Side ) 412.734.4034 , bicycleheaven . org
Center for PostNatural History 4913 Penn Ave ., Pittsburgh ( Garfield ) postnatural . org
Johnny Angel ’ s Ginchy Stuff Museum 1800 Preble Ave ., Pittsburgh ( North Side ) 412.322.1830 , ginchystuff . com
Kelso Museum of Near Eastern Archaeology 616 N . Highland Ave ., Pittsburgh ( East Liberty ) 412.362.5610 , pts . edu / Museum
Moonshot Museum 1016 Lincoln Ave ., Pittsburgh ( North Side ) 412.314.4111 , moonshotmuseum . org
Museum of Illusions 267 North Shore Dr ., Pittsburgh ( North Side ) moipittsburgh . com
Old Allegheny County Jail and Museum 440 Ross St ., Downtown Pittsburgh 412.471.5808 ( for PHLF tours ), phlf . org
Photo Antiquities Museum 531 E . Ohio St ., Pittsburgh ( North Side ) 412.231.7881 , photoantiquities . org
Pittsburgh Tattoo Art Museum 5413A Walnut St ., Pittsburgh ( Shadyside ) pittsburghtattooartmuseum . com
Saint Anthony Chapel 1700 Harpster St ., Pittsburgh ( Troy Hill ) 412.999.4401 , pghshrines . org / about-st-anthony-chapel
Soldiers & Sailors Museum 4141 5th Ave ., Pittsburgh ( Oakland ) 412.621.4253 , soldiersandsailorshall . org
Troy Hill Art Houses Rialto St . and Tours St ., Pittsburgh ( Troy Hill ) troyhillarthouses . com
20 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE | icmags . com