Alle Kiski Historical Society

Description

The Alle Kiski Historical Society is housed in a historical building in Tarentum, Pa. It houses artifacts of the industrial revolution of the Valley, an Alcoa room,and a military display. The museum has rooms made up as Grandma's Kitchen, a dentist, a barber, a saw shop, a general store and a farm with a working shucker. The museum is open 2 days a week for tours or by appointment. AKHS offers a variety of programs such as a display of photographer Eddie Adams work, authors who have written about the Valley, Veteran's Day, children's programs and other events for the community. The Society's largest fundraiser is a monthly Flea-tique from May-October with 250 vendors in attendance.