Allegheny-Kiski Valley Heritage
Museum
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ALLE-KISKI CHRONICLE PODCASTS Oral history of our |
JOHN BAILEY'S VETERAN
Join us for John Bailey's videos of our local Alle-Kiski veterans’
stories of WWII, Korea and Vietnam. Bring a friend. Wheelchair
accessible. |
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WESTERN PA'S |
CLICK FOR THE LIST OF EVENTS ON CURRENT SCHEDULE
The Museum Take
a look at the A-K Heritage Museum, a beautiful 1931 Art Deco Building in
Tarentum - the cobalt blue glass walls in the ballroom - the murals that tell
the story of the home front during WWII - the aluminum collection from the
world's first production plant for aluminum - the Tarentum Glass collection -
and much more.
Olszewski Art of Miniatures Robert Olszewski has created miniature art for the Goebel Company, the Disney Company, Harmony Ball, and Enesco for more than 40 years.
FleaTique
- We are told that we have one of the best outdoor Antique and Collectible
Flea Markets in Western Pennsylvania.The Historical Society: Click for Mission Statement / Board of Directors
How to Help" Page Become a member - volunteer to work - offer advice - contribute information, time, artifacts, money.
Chronicle Page Contains an index of the articles published in the Chronicle and the previous publication, the Historia.
Historical Data Base Inquire about the Home Towns in the Valley; Residents and Visitors over the years, or Events in History.
Links Page Gateway
to numerous related web sites. .
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| Below are six books currently available at the Museum | |
"WWII
ROLL CALL" - Joe Bodick visited every WWII Memorial in the A-K
Valley, recording every name on every memorial and entered them in his
computer data base. Adding a number of photographs, he produced a true
keepsake for the families and friends of these veterans. |
Pick up your copy at the Museum for $25 (tax included) or have it sent for an additional $8 for US Postage |
"TARENTUM,
THEN AND NOW" - Enjoy Charles "Skip Culleiton's" 268 page tour of
Tarentum's interesting history. Hundreds of vintage photos are described
in detail, and then matched with photos and descriptions of the sites
today.
ALL OF THESE BOOKS MAKE |
Pick up your copy at the Museum for $25 (tax included) or have it sent for an additional $8 for US Postage |
![]() "REMEMBERING THE ST. PATRICK'S DAY FLOOD OF 1936 IN THE ALLEGHENY-KISKI VALLEY - is a 337 page treasure chest of photos, news stories and personal accounts of the people in our local river towns. It was created by Mickey Cendrowski, former Museum Manager. (Click to read more about it |
Pick up your copy at the Museum for $25 (tax included) or have it sent for an additional $8 for US Postage |
"HISTORICAL
NATRONA" - Charles "Skip" Culleiton,compiled this 256-page book of
historical photos, stories and data about Natrona's people, industry,
businesses, churches, schools, organizations, military veterans,
disasters, celebrations, sports, etc.It is so interesting and comprehensive! (Click to read more about it) |
Pick up your copy at the Museum for $25 (tax included) or have it sent for an additional $8 for US Postage |
"THE
HISTORY OF EAST DEER TOWNSHIP" - Charles "Skip" Culleiton, the
author of "Greetings from the A-K Valley" and most of the articles in
our quarterly publication "The Chronicle" has just finished this
150-page book which contains many vintage photos and interesting facts
about East Deer. |
Pick up your copy at the Museum for $20 (tax included) or have it sent for an additional $8 for US Postage |
"GREETINGS FROM THE A-K
VALLEY" - Charles "Skip" Culleiton's Picture Postcard History of the
Communities of the Allegheny-Kiskiminetas Valley is
available at the Museum or by mail. This 341 page treasure chest of
local history shows more than 600 postcards and tells the stories of 29
communities in theA-K Valley. |
Pick up your copy at the Museum for $25 (tax included) or have it sent for an additional $8 for US Postage nr an add $5 for shipping and handling. |
Allegheny-Kiski Valley Historical Society