The Allegheny-Kiski Valley Historical Society
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.
MUSEUM HOURS
Museum Open Regular Hours:
Wednesday and Saturday
12noon – 3pm (unless otherwise noted)
or by appointment.
Contact us at 724-224-7666
UPCOMING EVENTS 2026
New Kensington Camera Club
Winter Exhibit
Friday, December 5, 2025 – thru March, 2026
Visit during Museum Hours Wed & Sat 12- 3 PM
Open to the public/ Great photos for sale!
Join us for an interesting and timely talk by author and historian Brady Crytzer
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA IN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Sat. February 28, 2026 at 2 PM
2026 is our 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
Visit during Museum Hours W & Sat 12- 3 PM
Free and Open to the public
Join us to remember the 90th Anniversary of the St. Patrick’s Day Flood of 1936
Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 2 PM
Tour during Museum Hours Wed & Sat 12- 3 PM
Open and Free to the public
Staycation Fair
Meet local Non-Profits such as Historical Societies and Libraries all in one place.
* Over 25 tables.
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11am – 3pm
Open and Free to the public
We will look at the relationship between two “Revolutionary” fathers, and learn about them in pre-revolutionary colonial times. Author and historical reenactor Jason Cherry will educate us at the AK Valley Heritage Museum.
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2 PM
Tour during Museum Hours Wed & Sat 12- 3 PM
Open and Free to the public
Penn Salt Company Houses
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 6pm
Speaker: Bill Godfrey
Bill Godfrey of Natrona Comes Together will give an interesting talk on the history of Penn Salt Cp. houses located in Natrona, PA
Open and Free to the public
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.
Donate or Join to be a member and support our AKVHS non-profit.
akvhs.org 