The Historical Society of Mount Lebanon

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Please see the upcoming events on the left side of the page:

PUBLIC PROGRAMS: Every year the Society presents five free programs annually at Mt. Lebanon Public Library. Topics have included Mt. Lebanon’s golf courses, schools, landscape, and architecture. We have also hosted talks about Pittsburgh’s North Side, the Whiskey Rebellion, Scott Township’s Old St. Luke’s Church, and the archaeology of Woodville Plantation. And we’ve welcomed reenactors George Westinghouse, a Huron Indian, and an 18th Century fur trader.

HOME HISTORY PROGRAM

Ever wondered who built your home?
Ever wondered who designed the original plans?
With thevalue of the architecture and design of Mt. Lebanon
homes – most built in the early years of the last
century – being rediscovered and recognized, the
Historical Society of Mt. Lebanon is joining with the
Mt. Lebanon Public Library to assist residents in
finding out who built and designed their homes.
 

Contact Mt. Lebanon library at 412-531-1912 to make an appointment.

Questions? Email Pat Calvelo at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

There is a $60 fee; all proceeds benefit the historical society and the library.

please note this program goes on hiatus from June 12 to Labor Day

 

 

TOURS: KIDS WALKING TOURS OF WASHINGTON ROAD: Since 1999, the Society has teamed with the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation, Mt. Lebanon Library, and the Mt. Lebanon Historic Preservation Board to create an annual Washington Road walking tour to familiarize Mt. Lebanon second-graders with architectural details and the history of their community.

We have also conducted two walking tours of St. Clair Cemetery on Scott Road, the oldest graveyard in the community with burials dating to 1805.

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PROJECTS AND EXHIBITS

Every year, The Historical Society of Mount Lebanon presents its History Book Prize to a Mt. Lebanon High School junior, selected by the high school’s social studies teachers, as a way to recognize that student’s passion for and interest in U.S. History and encourage future study of our nation’s past. We also present a copy of the book to the High School library in hopes of enlightening and edifying other students.

This year’s recipient was Nick Brown.  U.S. History Teacher Peter DiNardo says that Nick is an exceptionally bright, hardworking student as well as a nice, decent, and honest person. Although Dinardo feels Nick is destined for a career in science and math, he says Nick dedicates himself passionately to the study of U.S. History, giving time, attention to detail, and consideration to each and every assignment. Nick enjoys being challenged and, in class, will guide discussions, weaving in quieter students.

The book we presented was “Andrew Jackson: His Life and Times” by H.W. Brands.  Dinardo suggested the book as Nick had used this complex and controversial United States president as a topic of debate.

We congratulate this fine young man and outstanding scholar. It was our privilege to award him with the 2011 Historical Society of Mount Lebanon History Book Prize.