December 2019 News From the South Park Historical Society

Last Updated on Friday, 29 November 2019 22:22

Visit the SPHS Museum on December 14

Located at the corner of the Port Authority Park-n-Ride lot at 6425 Pleasant Street, the South Park Historical Society Museum showcases South Park’s rich traditions and captivating history like you’ve never seen them before. Come and visit us on Saturday, December 14 from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. as we will be open to the public.

The South Park Historical Society has procured, studied and cared for one of the area’s most unique collections, which includes exhibits of local mining memorabilia, railroad photos and artifacts; plus a look back at South Park schools through the decades and much more.

Become A Member of The South Park Historical Society

Do you like a good story with complex characters and dramatic events? Binge-worthy tales with humor, heartbreak, heroes, anti-heroes, romance and villains? Well, you don’t need a subscription to Netflix or Hulu to find these compelling stories. Some of the most compelling stories you’ll ever hear are true, local and can be found by digging through history.

The South Park Historical Society is dedicated to preserving our local history and bringing some of the most fascinating stories to life each month with its Guest Speaker Series. South Park Historical Society members also get free admission to the Heinz History Center!

You are invited to become a member today!

Individual memberships are $15.
Family memberships are $20.
Senior membership (65 and over) are $10.
Student memberships are $5.

To become a member, visit the Historical Society’s website at southparkhistoricalsociety.com. Also be sure to like the Historical Society on Facebook at www.facebook.com/southparkhistoricalsociety.

The Historical Society Has Two Great Holiday Gift Ideas For You

The South Park Historical Society has two great books that you are bound to enjoy ‘Historic Snowden Township – South Park Township’ and ‘History of Allegheny County’s South Park Farm Lands to Park Lands’ are on sale. Get your copies today! The cost of each book is $20 (tax included) and can be shipped anywhere in the U.S. for an additional $3.25. To order one or both books, call 412-835-9529 or 412-655-4104. These books can also be purchased at the South Park Township Library.