Community Treasures
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 onsite 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 UGRRrelated 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 .
The Carpenter Log House Pierson Run Road , Plum 412.350.4636 Opt . 2 ( Boyce Park ), plumhistory . org / LogHouse1 . html
This rebuilt 1822 house is in Boyce Park and has some artifacts from the Carpenter family and furnishings from the 1800s through the early 1900s . The Allegheny Foothills Historical Society cares for the property , and guides help provide a glimpse of the early days of Plum .
The Jimmy Stewart Museum 835 Philadelphia Street , Indiana 724.349.6112 , jimmy . org
Who doesn ’ t love Jimmy Stewart ? His everyman persona shines through in “ It ’ s a Wonderful Life ,” “ Mr . Smith Goes to Washington ,” and “ Philadelphia Story ,” for which he garnered an Academy Award . Stewart grew up in Indiana and this museum has exhibits related to his Hollywood career , military service in World War II , and personal life with his beloved wife , Gloria , and their four children . It is a must-see for any Jimmy Stewart fan or classic film buff .
Kerr Memorial Museum 402 Delaware Avenue , Oakmont 412.826.9295 , kerrmuseum . com
This stunning memorial home of family physician Dr . Thomas Kerr is listed on the National Register of Historic Places . Commissioned in 1897 , it is a classic example of Queen Anne style architecture and gives visitors the chance to experience what life was like for the middle class of the late 19th and early 20th century . Tours are by appointment only , and special events and tours are held periodically as well .
The Living Dead Museum 200 Mall Circle Drive , Monroeville Mall 724.513.8245 , livingdeadmuseum . com
Another great museum for film buffs , The Living Dead Museum celebrates zombies in pop culture and cinema — including the original 1978 George Romero film “ Dawn of the Dead ,” which
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