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Learn about the history and activities of the oldest cultural organization in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The society operates the History Center and the Meadowcroft Rockshelter, and preserves the region's historical records and artifacts.
The Heinz History Center is the largest history museum in Pennsylvania, featuring exhibits on Pittsburgh's innovation, sports, and culture. It is also an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and operates Meadowcroft Rockshelter, a National Historic Landmark.
The Catholic Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania (CHSWP) is a historical society based in western Pennsylvania. The mission of the CHSWP is to teach and disseminate knowledge of the history of the Catholic Church in western Pennsylvania and the United States, while also working to preserve documents, records, and artifacts related to that history.
Learn about the history, geography, and climate of Washington County, Pennsylvania, a county named after George Washington. The county was created in 1781 and is part of the Greater Pittsburgh region and the Appalachian Regional Commission.
McKeesport is a city in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, at the confluence of the Monongahela and Youghiogheny rivers. It was founded by John McKee in 1795 and became a major steel manufacturing center in the 20th century.
Pages in category "Historical societies in Pennsylvania" The following 27 pages are in this category, out of 27 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The Walking Purchase was a treaty between the Penn family and the Lenape Indians, where the Penns claimed 1.2 million acres of land in present-day Pennsylvania and New Jersey by a walk of 70 miles. The Lenape protested the deal and sued in court in 2004, but lost the case.
Learn about the history of Pennsylvania from ancient times to the present, covering its Native American, colonial, and modern periods. Explore the role of Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and other cities in shaping the state's culture, economy, and politics.