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Rachel Carson Homestead
  • Home
  • About
    • Mission Vision and Values
    • RCHA History
    • Board and Policies
    • Educator – Summer Program
    • Interpretive Framework
    • Internet Privacy Policy
  • 2023 Cottage Raffle
    • Cottage Visitor Testimonials
  • How to help
    • Other ways to help
      • Pave the Way!
  • Become a Member
    • Piano in Carson Parlor
    • Volunteer
  • Donate
  • Resources
    • Biography
    • Books by Rachel Carson
    • Books about Rachel Carson
    • Environmental Reading List
    • Legacy Challenge
    • Legacy Challenge Commitments
    • Media
    • Top 10 Challenge
    • Challenge Resources
  • Connect
    • Contact
      • Visit
      • Calendar
  • Local Opportunities

Thank you for the ways you support this inspiring historic site - through your visits, donations, and purchases.

Historic view from Colfax

Historic view from Colfax

View of the house during Rachel's time with ifull-length front porch. The springhouse remained functional into 1930s and looks much the same today.

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Steinway box grand

Steinway box grand

This Steinway square grand is the same style bequeathed to Maria McLean Carson. It is in need of restoration! You can help...

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The Sense of Wonder Trail behind the Homestead is a small walking trail open daily until dusk. Enjoy the new signs!

The Homestead will re-open after Pennsylvania's state-wide closure of nonessential businesses is lifted. Thanks for understanding!

This well-fed springhouse was the source of household water into the 1930s. Built before the Carsons lived here, the interior brick needs repair. The well recharges and could be function again.

About The Homestead

Rachel Carson's birthplace and early home in Springdale, Pennsylvania, has a long history.

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How to Help

Please help take care of Rachel's historic home. Your donations and help are needed.Thank you!

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Juneteenth 2023

June 17, 2023 Written by rch

June 17-20, 2023 – National Park Service Ranger Betty Soskin expands site interpretation in NO TIME TO WASTE!

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Just until midnight 5/29!

May 25, 2023 Written by rch

We celebrate Rachel Carson’s birthday this year through Monday May 29th – register now!

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Celebrate Earth Day 2023

April 21, 2023 Written by rch

Take a break, cool off, warm up, relax, get inspired – we offer TWO FREE films this Earth Day weekend!

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Website updates in progress

March 8, 2023 Written by rch

Thank you for your patience as we update our website and forms. This does not impact our third-party store, where you can securely buy tickets and make donations.

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Mrs. Evelyn Hirtle George

March 5, 2023 Written by rch

With great sadness we note the passing of Mrs. Evelyn “Evie” Hirtle George

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We hope the Vow from Hirosh...

March 3, 2023 Written by rch

We hope you appreciated the depth of Vow from Hiroshima. Silent Spring was written at a time when the American symbol, the bald eagle, was endangered. But Rachel Carson wrote that Silent Spring was about more than birds or DDT…

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June 2023

December 17, 2022 Written by rch

Restoration of historic front porch

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Meaningful projects and pro...

November 29, 2022 Written by rch

Your choice of site and programs to fulfill! Fund-raise for the spring-house, windows, programs and events.

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Is more technology the answ...

October 24, 2022 Written by rch

Imagine a world where real meat is produced sustainably without the need to breed, raise and slaughter animals. This is no longer science fiction, it’s now within reach.

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Gifts from the Homestead

July 31, 2022 Written by rch

The humble giftshop at the Carson Homestead has some gems for gift-giving or treating yourself!

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