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Depreciation Lands Museum

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Costumed Demonstrators bring to life our settlers' world in this small village nestled on the edge of Route 8, just north of Pittsburgh, PA. Open Every Sunday 1-4pm May through October.

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Depreciation Lands Museum

"...A Village Where History is Real Life"

The Depreciation Lands Museum is located in western Pennsylvania, approximately ten miles north of Pittsburgh.

Created by Hampton Township in 1973, the museum seeks to preserve and interpret the early years of European settlement in the Depreciation Lands. In 1783, the state of Pennsylvania set aside 720,000 acres of land in western Pennsylvania to compensate its Revolutionary War soldiers for their services, since the dollar had depreciated drastically during the war. Known as The Depreciation Lands, the area included all of the North Hills of Pittsburgh, and further, to a line 4 1/2 miles north of the present city of Butler, thereby, also encompassing parts of Butler, Beaver, Lawrence and Armstrong Counties.

The Museum's peaceful wooded grounds transport the visitor into an earlier time, with costumed demonstrators every Sunday afternoon during the season, April - November. The site includes the Pine Creek Covenanter Church, built in 1837, and the associated cemetery, the Armstrong log house, built in 1803, an herb garden, a replica school, circa 1885, working blacksmith shop, wagon house which houses a Conestoga wagon and displays, and a meeting building.

Dedicated volunteers and staff offer a variety of family oriented activities through out the year. Be sure to check our weekly Hours and the Calendar of special events. There are special group activities for school, scout, and adult groups.A Living History Museum Located in Western Pennsylvania,just north of Pittsburgh, at 4743 S Pioneer Rd, in Allison Park, PA

Address: 4743 S Pioneer Rd, Allison Park, PA 15101, USA
Phone: (412) 486-0563
moc.liamg@muesumld
State: Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 15101



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It was a really fun experience and great for children(such as myself) and you even learn a little on the way
8 years ago (07-10-2017)
I've visited here several times with my sons who are cub scouts. The experience is always good - educational and informative with hands-on activities (carding and spinning wool, weaving, grinding corn) and the docents are friendly and very knowledgeable about not only the period but local history. You might get treated to traditional food (we had some pork and fresh noodles) and you can even purchase hand-forged items at the blacksmith shop. Very easy to spend a few hours there and the cost is minimal. Well worth going for families with children as well as history buffs
12 years ago (28-10-2013)
This living history village is a hidden gem! I've never posted a review before, but I want people to take advantage of this educational opportunity! I brought my 6 year old daughter and her friend. They both loved it and learned a lot. My daughter said that it was "fascinating"!
11 years ago (10-09-2014)
Awesome
8 years ago (22-10-2017)
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