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
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
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 