McKeesport Regional History and Heritage Center
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Location:
1832 Arboretum Drive, McKeesport, PA 15132
Hours:
Tuesdays through Fridays 10 AM to 4 PM
Saturdays 9 AM to 3 PM
Description:
The Heritage Center houses the City of McKeesport's first schoolhouse, previously situated at five other locations. Five additional rooms display varying aspects of McKeesport and the Mon Valley's history, including an Industry Wing with a large scale model of the US Steel National Tube, church collections, and an exhibit honoring Helen Richey. Peruse our nostalgic room of former store and restaurant donations and numerous nostalgic photos and paintings that will always bring to mind fond memories from the area's rich historical past.
Every item in our extensive museum collection is has been privately donated. To learn more about contributing to their collection, please visit here.
From museum website
McKeesport Regional History and Heritage Center News
The McKeesport Regional History and Heritage Center has had an exciting year and there are many new things planned for 2023. They continue to expand our reach into the community through partnerships, programming, exhibitions, and publications. They have also diversified our offerings and plan to host more programming that involves minority communities such as African Americans, American Indians, and LGBTQ+, to name a few.