Environmental / Sustainability Film Award 2024 at the premiere international film festival in Venice, Italy
Visiting the Homestead
Visits to the Homestead are scheduled by request. We can have regular open hours only if we have enough docents available. Free training for volunteers.
One Person Can Make a Diffe...
We continue to be in awe by all that Rachel Carson accomplished in her relatively short life. She was an author, conservationist, and scientist. “In nature, nothing exists alone.” Rachel Carson’s words in Silent Spring, published in 1962, drove revolutionary changes in government policy around the environment – especially the unintended consequences of pesticides on […]
OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED
Please pass the word that The Rachel Carson Homestead is offering opportunities to help us develop and grow! Both volunteer and intern positions in many disciplines need to be filled. We will host an interactive presentation of our VISION and hope you will attend and participate. Whatever your talents, you can bring them to be […]
Monumental – May Birt...
In honor of Rachel Carson’s birthday anniversary, we offer an award-winning film through Bullfrog Films about another environmental icon. FEATURED ALL WEEKEND May 24-27 : MONUMENTAL
Great visit! Mon Valley Eag...
APRIL 20 – Thank you to Don German US Steel plant manager and eagle enthusiast for a great program.
A literary visitor asks ...
Last August DARYLN BREWER HOFFSTOT visited the Homestead with an agenda.
Black Friday Alternative fo...
Coach Kobe Phillippi brought the Springdale High School boys’ basketball team to learn about community service and the importance of giving back.
The cost of authenticity
Yes, we ask you to donate today. Here’s why: Rachel Carson Homestead in Springdale, PA is the only place not just named after Rachel Carson, but fully dedicated to her history and legacy. This is the most authentic and significant historical connection to Rachel and her family.
Beyond Giving Tuesday ̵...
Announcement preview Day of Giving – through 12/31/23 Your permanent tribute Restoration – interior work Cottage Raffle – 2024?