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Allegheny-Kiski Valley Heritage Museum
Museum Hours:
Wednesday & Saturday: 11:00 AM 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.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR FACEBOOK PAGE
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June will be Photographers Month at the Museum. On display will be photographs
by Eddie Adams, Bill Larkin and also by members of the NK Camera Club
John Filo, Natrona Heights native, Pulitzer prize winner, Head CBS Photographer
will be the featured speaker at the Festival Dinner at the NK Clarion Hotel.
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
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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
"How to Help" Page Become a member -
volunteer to work - offer advice - contribute information, time, artifacts,
money.
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:
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"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
$6 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
$6 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
$6 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
$6 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)
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have it sent for an additional $6 for shipping and handling. nr an add $5 for shipping and handling. |
Allegheny-Kiski Valley
Historical Society
224 East Seventh Avenue
Tarentum, PA 15084
(724) 224-7666
email:
akvhs@salsgiver.com
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