Meeting location: Sixth Avenue and William Penn Way (hotel side)

Ending location: Point State Park

Join Architect David Vater, Susan Rademacher of the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, and Al Tannler and Louise Sturgess of PHLF on a tour of architectural landmarks and parks designed in the modernist style. We’ll explore Mellon Square, anchored by two 1950s skyscrapers designed by Harrison & Abramovitz; Gateway Center One, Two, Three, and Four; the former IBM Building and Hilton Hotel; and end in Point State Park. Al Tannler is researching a guidebook on twentieth-century architecture in Pittsburgh, to be published in 2013, so there will be new insights to share.

$10 PHLF members; $15 non-members (The fee includes a cold refreshment.)

This tour is limited to 20 people. SOLD OUT!

Paid reservations by Tuesday, May 15.

For more information, contact Mary Lu Denny, Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation, marylu@phlf.org or 412-471-5808, ext 527

Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and entertainment district visited by more than one million people each year. Now designated a National Register District and a City Historic District, the Penn-Liberty area includes handsomely restored performance halls and hotels, and renovated commercial buildings housing galleries, schools, restaurants, one-of-a-kind stores, and residences.  Tour will end at Heinz Hall Plaza on 6th Street and Liberty

Contact:

Mary Lu Denny
Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation
marylu@phlf.org
412-471-5808, Ext. 527

Step back in time at Woodville Plantation when this museum presents a special event.  On Sunday, June 3 2012, visit, join the soldiers of Wayne’s Fourth Sub-Legion as they practice the drills of Baron Von Steuben from 1794. Events of the day include tactical demonstrations, musket firing, marching and ceremonial drills. Weather permitting.   A house tour is included with admission.

Woodville Plantation , the home of John and Presley Neville, is Western Pennsylvania’s link to the late 18th century. Built in 1775, this living history museum interprets life during the period of 1780-1820, the Era of the New Republic. Guided tours of the house are available every Sunday from 1 to 4 pm.

Just 7 miles and 15 minutes south of Pittsburgh, Woodville is conveniently located 1/4 mile north of Interstate I-79 Exit 55 (Kirwin Heights Exit) on Route 50, near the intersection of Thoms Run Road in Collier Township. For further directions or for more information, please visit Woodville’s website at http://www.woodvilleplantation.org or call 412-221-0348.

Contact Rob Windhorst for more information at rwindhorst19@comcast.net or 412-221-0348.

A PHLF docent is on hand to tell you the story of the place. Completed in 1886 to the designs of Boston architect H. H. Richardson and in use until July 27, 1995, the former Allegheny County Jail was renovated between 1999 and 2001 to house the Family Division of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. A portion of one of the cell blocks has been preserved as the “Old Allegheny County Jail Museum.” The Jail Museum was created through a grant from the Drue Heinz Trust to PHLF, in cooperation with the Allegheny County Juvenile Court and Curator Ed Urban, former Deputy Warden. The Jail Museum opened in 2005. Enter the Family Court Facility through one of two entrances. In both cases, you must go through security and NO cameras are permitted.

• Either enter through the main Ross Street entrance.
• Or, enter through the great courtyard arch on Fifth Avenue.

Step back in time at Woodville Plantation when this museum presents a special event.  On Sunday, June 24, 2012, work with Woodville’s cooks as they prepare 18th century recipes in the original kitchen. Students will learn to prepare forced eggs, creamed eggs and dessert omelets using period correct ingredients, 18th century methods and reproduction cooking equipment. Class will be held from 1 pm to 5 pm and will be limited to 6 participants

The cost for the class is $20. Pre-registration is required. Interested participants are asked to pre-pay by mail. Registration fees are non-refundable. Please call (412) 221-0348 to pre-register or if you have any questions.  A house tour is included with admission.

Woodville Plantation , the home of John and Presley Neville, is Western Pennsylvania’s link to the late 18th century. Built in 1775, this living history museum interprets life during the period of 1780-1820, the Era of the New Republic. Guided tours of the house are available every Sunday from 1 to 4 pm.

Just 7 miles and 15 minutes south of Pittsburgh, Woodville is conveniently located 1/4 mile north of Interstate I-79 Exit 55 (Kirwin Heights Exit) on Route 50, near the intersection of Thoms Run Road in Collier Township. For further directions or for more information, please visit Woodville’s website at http://www.woodvilleplantation.org or call 412-221-0348.

Contact Rob Windhorst to RSVP at rwindhorst19@comcast.net or 412-221-0348.

A PHLF docent is on hand to tell you the story of the place. Completed in 1886 to the designs of Boston architect H. H. Richardson and in use until July 27, 1995, the former Allegheny County Jail was renovated between 1999 and 2001 to house the Family Division of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. A portion of one of the cell blocks has been preserved as the “Old Allegheny County Jail Museum.” The Jail Museum was created through a grant from the Drue Heinz Trust to PHLF, in cooperation with the Allegheny County Juvenile Court and Curator Ed Urban, former Deputy Warden. The Jail Museum opened in 2005. Enter the Family Court Facility through one of two entrances. In both cases, you must go through security and NO cameras are permitted.

• Either enter through the main Ross Street entrance.
• Or, enter through the great courtyard arch on Fifth Avenue.

A PHLF docent is on hand to tell you the story of the place. Completed in 1886 to the designs of Boston architect H. H. Richardson and in use until July 27, 1995, the former Allegheny County Jail was renovated between 1999 and 2001 to house the Family Division of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. A portion of one of the cell blocks has been preserved as the “Old Allegheny County Jail Museum.” The Jail Museum was created through a grant from the Drue Heinz Trust to PHLF, in cooperation with the Allegheny County Juvenile Court and Curator Ed Urban, former Deputy Warden. The Jail Museum opened in 2005. Enter the Family Court Facility through one of two entrances. In both cases, you must go through security and NO cameras are permitted.

• Either enter through the main Ross Street entrance.
• Or, enter through the great courtyard arch on Fifth Avenue.

A PHLF docent is on hand to tell you the story of the place. Completed in 1886 to the designs of Boston architect H. H. Richardson and in use until July 27, 1995, the former Allegheny County Jail was renovated between 1999 and 2001 to house the Family Division of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. A portion of one of the cell blocks has been preserved as the “Old Allegheny County Jail Museum.” The Jail Museum was created through a grant from the Drue Heinz Trust to PHLF, in cooperation with the Allegheny County Juvenile Court and Curator Ed Urban, former Deputy Warden. The Jail Museum opened in 2005. Enter the Family Court Facility through one of two entrances. In both cases, you must go through security and NO cameras are permitted.

• Either enter through the main Ross Street entrance.
• Or, enter through the great courtyard arch on Fifth Avenue.

Step back in time at Woodville Plantation when this museum presents a special event.  On Saturday, July 14, 2012, Woodville Plantation and The Scott Conservancy team up again to present an afternoon of activities on Bower Hill, the site of the beginning of the Whiskey Rebellion at John Neville’s Bower Hill plantation. On July 14th, join the soldiers of the Fourth Sub-Legion as they return to Bower Hill to discuss and re-create the fateful events of the Whiskey Rebellion, as they occurred in July of 1794.

This unique event will include an encampment from 1 pm until 6 pm along the “Tom the Tinker Trail.” Participants will experience camp life with cooking demonstrations, musket firings and tactical demonstrations. At 3 pm, a history walk will begin at the PA State Historical Marker on Bower Hill (near Kane Regional Center) and end at the Scrubgrass Run Trailhead. The walk covers approximately one mile along the newly restored trails of the Bower Hill. Topics covered include the Battle of Bower Hill, the soldiers that participated in the battle and the Whiskey Rebellion. The walk is free to the public and reservations are not required.

Following the walk, participants are invited to tour Woodville Plantation. Woodville Plantation will be open to the public on Saturday evening from 5 pm to 8 pm. Admission for this special opening is $5 per person, children under 6 are free.

Woodville Plantation , the home of John and Presley Neville, is Western Pennsylvania’s link to the late 18th century. Built in 1775, this living history museum interprets life during the period of 1780-1820, the Era of the New Republic. Guided tours of the house are available every Sunday from 1 to 4 pm.

Just 7 miles and 15 minutes south of Pittsburgh, Woodville is conveniently located 1/4 mile north of Interstate I-79 Exit 55 (Kirwin Heights Exit) on Route 50, near the intersection of Thoms Run Road in Collier Township. For further directions or for more information, please visit Woodville’s website at http://www.woodvilleplantation.org or call 412-221-0348.

Contact Rob Windhorst to RSVP at rwindhorst19@comcast.net or 412-221-0348.

A PHLF docent is on hand to tell you the story of the place. Completed in 1886 to the designs of Boston architect H. H. Richardson and in use until July 27, 1995, the former Allegheny County Jail was renovated between 1999 and 2001 to house the Family Division of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. A portion of one of the cell blocks has been preserved as the “Old Allegheny County Jail Museum.” The Jail Museum was created through a grant from the Drue Heinz Trust to PHLF, in cooperation with the Allegheny County Juvenile Court and Curator Ed Urban, former Deputy Warden. The Jail Museum opened in 2005. Enter the Family Court Facility through one of two entrances. In both cases, you must go through security and NO cameras are permitted.

• Either enter through the main Ross Street entrance.
• Or, enter through the great courtyard arch on Fifth Avenue.

A PHLF docent is on hand to tell you the story of the place. Completed in 1886 to the designs of Boston architect H. H. Richardson and in use until July 27, 1995, the former Allegheny County Jail was renovated between 1999 and 2001 to house the Family Division of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. A portion of one of the cell blocks has been preserved as the “Old Allegheny County Jail Museum.” The Jail Museum was created through a grant from the Drue Heinz Trust to PHLF, in cooperation with the Allegheny County Juvenile Court and Curator Ed Urban, former Deputy Warden. The Jail Museum opened in 2005. Enter the Family Court Facility through one of two entrances. In both cases, you must go through security and NO cameras are permitted.

• Either enter through the main Ross Street entrance.
• Or, enter through the great courtyard arch on Fifth Avenue.

A PHLF docent is on hand to tell you the story of the place. Completed in 1886 to the designs of Boston architect H. H. Richardson and in use until July 27, 1995, the former Allegheny County Jail was renovated between 1999 and 2001 to house the Family Division of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. A portion of one of the cell blocks has been preserved as the “Old Allegheny County Jail Museum.” The Jail Museum was created through a grant from the Drue Heinz Trust to PHLF, in cooperation with the Allegheny County Juvenile Court and Curator Ed Urban, former Deputy Warden. The Jail Museum opened in 2005. Enter the Family Court Facility through one of two entrances. In both cases, you must go through security and NO cameras are permitted.

• Either enter through the main Ross Street entrance.
• Or, enter through the great courtyard arch on Fifth Avenue.

Step back in time at Woodville Plantation when this museum presents a special event.  On Sunday, August 5, 2012, join the architectural historians and preservation experts of Woodville Plantation for a unique behind the scenes tour of Woodville, focusing on the unique and vivid paint history of this 237 year old house. Topics discussed will include using paint to date parts of the house and restoring using historically accurate paint colors. There will also be a tour of the second floor, which features several original painted surfaces and of Woodville’s newly restored dining room.

Colors of Woodville Tours will be conducted at Noon and at 2 pm. Admission for this special tour is $10 per person. Reservations are not required. Regular house tours will be conducted throughout the day as well, with the standard admission prices applying.

Woodville Plantation , the home of John and Presley Neville, is Western Pennsylvania’s link to the late 18th century. Built in 1775, this living history museum interprets life during the period of 1780-1820, the Era of the New Republic. Guided tours of the house are available every Sunday from 1 to 4 pm.

Just 7 miles and 15 minutes south of Pittsburgh, Woodville is conveniently located 1/4 mile north of Interstate I-79 Exit 55 (Kirwin Heights Exit) on Route 50, near the intersection of Thoms Run Road in Collier Township. For further directions or for more information, please visit Woodville’s website at http://www.woodvilleplantation.org or call 412-221-0348.

Contact Rob Windhorst to RSVP at rwindhorst19@comcast.net or 412-221-0348.