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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