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
March
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 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
April
Allegheny Chapter of National Watch & Clock
Collectors Meeting
Sunday, April 12, 2026
9 am – 12 noon
Featuring Expert: Scott Becker discussion on Chauncy Jerome and His clocks.
May
American Girl themed Tea
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 2 pm – 4 pm
RSVP required.
There is a cost.
Contact Megan at AKVHSevents@gmail.com
Staycation Fair
Meet local Non-Profits such as Historical Societies and Libraries all in one place.
* Over 25 tables.
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00 am – 3:00 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 2:00 pm
Tour during Museum Hours Wed & Sat 12- 3 PM
Open and Free to the public
Flea-Tique
@ Tour Ed Mine site
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Dawn – 2:00 pm
New Kensington Camera Club
“America 250″ Exhibit
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Noon – 3:00 pm
American Revolution Militia Reenactors
Saturday, May 23, 2026
12:00 – 3:00 pm
See their flintlock muskets and equipment used to fight king George III During the American Revolution
Open and Free to the public
June
General Ulysses Grant
portrayed by Kenneth Serfass
“The Surrender of Lee”
Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 1:30 pm
Free to the public/ donations appreciated
Historical American Flag Program
Presented by the Tarentum Elks Lodge, #644
Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 1:00 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
Flea-Tique
@ Tour Ed Mine site
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Dawn – 2:00 pm
July
Video “Remembering Natrona”
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Flea-Tique
@ Tour Ed Mine site
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Dawn – 2:00 pm
September
Pittsburgh’s Historic Stadiums and Arenas
Speaker/Author: Mark Fatla
Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 2:00 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.
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