Discover what artifacts await your visit and learn more about the history of the Mon Valley through a few remarkable relics found at this museum! A representative from the McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center will offer an engaging presentation regarding some of the unique items from their collection.

ABOUT MCKEESPORT REGIONAL HISTORY & HERITAGE CENTER:
Founded in 1980, The McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center is a non-profit museum and research facility dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of McKeesport and its surrounding area. The Center houses the City of McKeesport's first schoolhouse, previously situated at five other locations. Five additional rooms display varying aspects of McKeesport and the Mon Valley's history, including an Industry Wing with a large-scale model of the US Steel National Tube, church collections, and an exhibit honoring Helen Richey. Peruse our nostalgic room of former store and restaurant donations and numerous nostalgic photos and paintings that will always bring to mind fond memories from the area's rich historical past.

This virtual program is part of a series promoting the Experience Kits initiative at select Allegheny & Washington County Libraries. With your library card, receive free admission passes for up to four people to several local museums and historical sites. For more information, call the library at 412-882-5694 or email brentwood@einetwork.net

Upcoming Museum Lectures:
• Tuesday, April 6, 2021: Pennsylvania Trolley Museum

Registration is required; Zoom information will be sent two days before the event.
To register, go to: http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=WHITEHALL&curID=488374
Please note: this link will take you to Whitehall Public Library’s registration page, as this is a co-hosted program.

PLUS: If you have children, join the McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center on Saturday at 10 am for a special virtual storytime! See our calendar for more details on how to register.