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MEET THE AUTHOR: Join us on Saturday, January 28, at 2:00PM as Detective Dennis Marsili joins us to present his book, "Excessive Forces". A real-life Pittsburgh area police detective who wrote a cop tale set against the color and intensity of the steel city and people with true-to-life characters drawn from his more than two decades in local law enforcement. In this "Police Thriller" readers will learn the true dangers of "Excessive Forces." Dennis will have his book for sale at the cost of $18.95. Admission is free and light refreshments will be available following the program.

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.

FleaTique - We are told that 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.  Thank you for making 2011 our best year since we started 30 years ago.
Vendor spaces $25, Customer parking $3 per car. Sorry, no pets allowed. All proceeds benefit Heritage Museum and Tour-Ed Mine Foundation.
Get a sign for your yard - call the Museum (724) 224-7666. Click on the FleaTique sign for more details and photos.
2012 Dates: May 20, June 17, July 15, Aug 19, Sept 16, Oct 21 - Call now to reserve your space for the season.

The Historical Society: Click for Mission Statement / Board of Directors 

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 six books currently available only from the Society:

On Sunday, October 2, 2011, our resident author, Charles (Skip) Culleiton released his latest book – Tarentum Then and Now.  As some of you may know, Skip is the author or the following books: History of East Deer Township Greetings from the A-K Valley Historical Natrona Stroll Down Memory Lane
"TARENTUM, THEN AND NOW" - Enjoy  "Skip Culleiton's" latest publication (October 2011),  a 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. THIS BOOK WOULD BE AN EXCELLENT CHRISTMAS GIFT.	Pick up your copy at the Museum for $25 (tax included)  or have it sent for an additional $5 for shipping and handling.
"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. nr an add $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.