LEMOYNE HOUSE
Address : 49 East Maiden Street , Downtown Washington Contact : wchspa . org / history‐1 . html , or 724.225.6740
The 199‐year‐old LeMoyne House is Pennsylvania ’ s first National Historic Landmark of the Underground Railroad . Only a few other such sites exist in the entire United States . The house was built in 1812 by John Julius LeMoyne , the father of Francis Julius LeMoyne . Why not visit this national landmark and learn about the fascinating man who risked everything by allowing his stately stone house to be a stop on the Underground Railroad ? Visit the website for tour information .
MEADOWCROFT ROCKSHELTER AND HISTORIC VILLAGE
Address : 401 Meadowcroft Road , Avella Contact : heinzhistorycenter . org / meadowcroft / visit , or 724.587.3412
Imagine yourself in the footsteps of the very first Americans , standing where they stood 16,000 years ago and using ancient technology to live off the land . Meadowcroft Rockshelter , a National Historic Landmark , features 16,000‐year‐old evidence of the region ’ s earliest inhabitants under a massive rock overhang . In addition to the rockshelter , the site is also home to three outdoor historic areas , including a 16th century Indian village , 18th century Frontier Trading Post , and 19th century village that help visitors experience life over the past 500 years . Visit the website for more information .
MT . LEBANON WALKING AND BUS TOURS
Address : Various locations throughout Mt . Lebanon Contact : lebohistory . org , info @ lebohistory . org , or 412.563.1941
Mt . Lebanon is such a beautiful community full of charming historic architecture . Find out some of the stories behind the charm on a tour by the experts ! The local historical society conducts tours relating to the architecture and history of Mt . Lebanon . They can be given to private groups like reunion classes or family gatherings , or regularly scheduled tours are shown on the event calendar . Past tours include Commerce and Architecture — a walking tour along Washington Road , and Saints and Stained Glass — a guided tour of St . Bernard and Mt . Lebanon United Presbyterian churches . Visit the website for more information .
OLIVER MILLER HOMESTEAD
Dates : Every Sunday afternoon ( except Mother ’ s Day / Father ’ s Day ) starting in May ( until Dec . 3 ) Time : 1:30 to 4:30 p . m . Address : 2301 Corrigan Drive , South Park Contact : olivermiller . org , or 412.835.1554
Explore local history ! Visit the old stone farmhouse nestled among the trees in South Park that is a sturdy remnant of frontier days . Visit the website for more information on the homestead ’ s schedule of special events featuring re‐enactors , authentic demonstrations and more .
WOODVILLE PLANTATION
Address : 1375 Washington Pike , Bridgeville Contact : woodvilleplantation . org , or 412.221.0348
A look back at a historical gem ! Woodville , the John and Presley Neville house , is southwestern Pennsylvania ’ s principal link to the late 18th century , interpreting the time period of 1780‐1825 and documenting the lives of the three families that resided there , the Nevilles ( 1775‐1815 ), the Cowans ( 1815‐1835 ), and the Wrenshalls ( 1835‐1975 ). Visit the website for information on Woodville Plantation ’ s special events , tours and for more information .
Get Back to Nature
GREEN TREE NATURE CENTER
Address : 10 West Manilla Avenue , Green Tree Contact : greentreeboro . com , or 412.921.1110
Have fun identifying a wide array of birds , trees , plants , wildlife , water and more on a family hike through the 18 acres of woods at Green Tree Nature Center . To help maintain the center and its trails , visit the S . E . E . D . page on the website .
KANE WOODS NATURE AREA
Address : Whiskey Point Trailhead , 1461 Scrubgrass Road and Main Street , or the Scrubgrass Run Trailhead , 1459 Scrubgrass Road , Scott Township Contact : scottconservancy . org
You don ’ t have to travel far to hike through beautiful flora and fauna this summer ! The conservancy includes two miles of wooded trails on 42 acres of the 72‐acre nature area . To give back and for a great family project , take advantage of volunteer opportunities to keep the conservancy flourishing . Visit the website for more information .
PITTSBURGH BOTANIC GARDEN
Address : 799 Pinkerton Run Road , Oakdale Contact : pittsburghbotanicgarden . org , or 412.444.4464
This summer , experience nature ’ s beauty combined with expert landscape design at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden ! Tour the many themed gardens such as the Japanese Garden , Woodland Gardens , the future Garden of Five Senses and more , designed to “ inspire people to grow through immersion in a world of natural outdoor wonder to nourish mind , body and
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