House Museum and to educate the public on the role of David
Bradford and the Whiskey Rebellion in shaping American
history. Visit the website for more information.
Duncan & Miller Glass Museum
Address: 525 Jefferson Avenue, Washington
Contact: duncanmiller.myfastsite.com, or 724.225.9950
The lovely Duncan & Miller Glass has a new chapter in
the opening of the glass museum where collectors, dealers
and all those interested in beautiful glass and the art of
glassmaking may visit, enjoy and learn from the exhibits. It
features a stunning collection of glass, glassmaking tools and
memorabilia from 1870-1955. Visit the website for more
information.
Historical Society of Mount Lebanon Lectures
Dates: Check the website for the variety of dates.
Address: Mt. Lebanon Library, 16 Castle Shannon
Boulevard, Mt. Lebanon
Contact: lebohistory.org, or 412.329.8595
This historical society presents five free lectures each year
during the fall, winter and spring, inviting noted historians,
authors, and experts to give talks on historical subjects of
interest to the people of Mt. Lebanon. The lectures usually
take place downstairs at Mt. Lebanon Library. You can see
upcoming lectures by checking the society’s Events list on the
website.
Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village
Address: 401 Meadowcroft Road, Avella
Contact: heinzhistorycenter.org, or 724.587.3412
Enjoy 16,000 years all in one day! Experience what life was
like for prehistoric Americans at Meadowcroft Rockshelter and
Historic Village. Visit the website for more information.
Pennsylvania Trolley Museum
Address: 1 Museum Road, Washington
Contact: pa-trolley.org, or 724.228.9256
Take a ride into the past! Imagine a museum where visitors
are actually encouraged to touch the exhibits and ride in them
too! Museum guides will also put the trolley in its historical
context, and explain what life was like 50-100 years ago.
Admission includes 4-mile scenic trolley rides, exhibits, guided
tour, theater, museum store and picnic area. Free parking.
Free, or Almost Free, Fun at Local
Libraries
American Girl Book Club at Bridgeville Public Library
Date: Jan. 3
Address: 505 McMillen Street, Bridgeville
Contact: bridgevillelibrary.org, or 412.221.3737
(Pre-register for this event.)
Girls in grades 2 to 5 are invited to read the book of the
month, then join the staff of Bridgeville Public Library for
crafts, games and activities. Books are on hold at the library,
and dolls are always welcome! Registration is required.
Board Game Night at Mt. Lebanon Public
Library
Date: Jan. 15
Address: 16 Castle Shannon Boulevard, Mt. Lebanon
Contact: mtlebanonlibrary.org, or 412.531.1912
Join MLPL for a fun night of strategy and competition
playing Euro-style board games. It is intended for high
school students through adults. If you’re a seasoned gamer,
feel free to bring your own games; if you’re new to this
style of game play, here are some examples of what will
be available: worker placement games (Settlers of Catan,
Agricola), deck builders (Dominion, Ascension), and
cooperative games (Arkham Horror, Flash Point). Visit the
website for more information.
Family Night at Frank Sarris Public Library
Dates: Tuesdays (Double-check the dates and times
on the website.)
Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Address: 35 North Jefferson Avenue, Canonsburg
Contact: franksarrislibrary.org, or 724.745.1308
Family Night is an evening storytime session for the
whole family: toddlers to great-grandparents! Join library
staff upstairs in the storytime room each Tuesday for stories,
crafts, games, and more. There is no registration necessary.
Harry Potter Escape Room at Peters
Township Library (Age 18+)
Date: Jan. 5
Address: 616 East McMurray Road, McMurray
Contact: ptlibrary.org, or 724.941.9430, ext. 3
(Pre-registration is required.)
For ages 18 and up. Hogwarts is under attack but are you
clever enough to escape? Sign up your group to see if you
have what it takes to escape before the Death Eaters find
you! Registration is limited and small groups may be paired
with other groups to complete the Escape Room. You will
need to sign up for a half-hour time slot.
Storytime at Carnegie Library of Homestead
Date: Jan. 2
Address: 510 East 10th Avenue, Munhall
Contact: carnegieofhomestead.com/events
Each Wednesday, join the staff of CLOH to read stories,
sing songs, and create crafts, all while honing the skills
young children need to succeed in school—focusing on
print awareness, number and letter recognition, classroom
behavioral skills, and socialization. n
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