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Allegheny-Kiski Valley Heritage Site
Museum Hours: Mon, Wed & Fri: Noon to 3:00 PM 

Glass, Steel, and Aluminum industries were the economic growth engines for the A-K river valley towns that grew in the shadow of Pittsburgh, attracting entrepreneurs, immigrant labor, and union organizers. You are invited to join in the efforts of the Allegheny-Kiski Valley Historical Society to preserve and celebrate the unique history of this region. 

A-K Valley Historical Society's 40th Anniversary
Wine and International Food Tasting Party on
Sunday, November 16, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Victorian Christmas Tea Program
Tuesday, December 9, from 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Black History Month Program
Sunday, February 22, 2009, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

The Eddie Adams Story
Sunday, March 22, 2009, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

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

Great News! - Tarentum gets $158, 000 grant for downtown historic preservation

FleaTique   We have one of the best outdoor Antique and Collectible Flea Markets in Western Pennsylvania.  Click here for details and directions. 
2009 dates:  May 17, June 21, July 19,  Aug 16,  Sept 20,  Oct 18
Get a sign for your yard - see Mickey at the Museum (724) 224-7666.

Click for Directions to the Museum

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 three interesting books that are available only from the AKVHS

"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 has just been published and 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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