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Blood on the Constitution - Sat., Sept. 4 - Meet the Author, RS Sukle
Remembering Past President, Jack Owens, age 95

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.

The Historical Society:  Mission Statement and Board of Directors

FleaTique   We have one of the best outdoor Antique and Collectible Flea Markets in Western Pennsylvania. 
Always the Third Sunday of the months May through October. Next Date - September 19.
Get a sign for your yard - call the Museum (724) 224-7666.
Click here for details and directions for the FleaTique. 

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Historical Data Base  Inquire about the Home Towns in the Valley; Residents and Visitors over the years, or Events in History.

Chronicle Page  Contains an index of the articles published in the Chronicle and the previous publication, the Historia.

Links Page  Gateway to numerous related web sites. 

Below are five interesting books that are available only from the AKVHS

"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 $5 for shipping and handling.
"HISTORICAL NATRONA" - Charles "Skip" Culleiton, has just  finished 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 $5 for shipping and handling.
"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 $5 for shipping and handling.
"GREETINGS FROM THE A-K VALLEY" - A 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 the A-K Valley.	Pick up your copy at the Museum for $23 (tax included)  oor have it sent for an additional $5 for shipping and handling. ave it sent for an additional $5 for shipping and handling.
The HERITAGE MUSEUM COOKBOOK is now on sale at the Museum. This book is a delightful compilation of old-time, ethnic, and rare recipes.  It also contains photographs and drawings of museum artifacts that represent the cultural heritage of the Allegheny-Kiski Valley.	Pick up your copy at the Museum for $15 (tax included)   or have it sent for an additional $5 for shipping and handling.

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