“Silverledges” is the name Rachel Carson gave to her summer cottage, on the coast of Maine. Through a special opportunity, the RCHA invites support of the humble home in Springdale with a chance to visit Silverledges. Bob Musil, president of the Rachel Carson Council, had the opportunity to visit in 2015. He offered this eloquent […]
Rachel Carson Council ̵...
The Rachel Carson Homestead is proud to have an alliance with the Rachel Carson Council. Each organization promotes information about the life and accomplishments of their namesake. The Rachel Carson Council, founded in 1965, is the national environmental organization envisioned by Rachel Carson to carry on her work after her death. We promote Carson’s ecological […]
Thank you!
The Homestead has had some TLC recently, and it shows. Boy Scouts grew and planted native dogwoods along the Sense of Wonder Trail. The trail has been groomed, and the footbridge replaced. There’s now an opportunity to invest in trail signs which can be dedicated in honor as you choose. New signs will replace the […]
Gifts for Rachel’s Bi...
Thank you to the Sierra Club and Pittsburgh’s East End Co-Op for joining us to celebrate the 110th anniversary of Rachel’s birthday. And, of course, to all those who stopped by – including out-of-town and first-time visitors. This year we had a performer, Joyce Rouse, who, while “teaching important concepts about sustainability, recycling, and eco-spirituality, Earth […]
Pittsburgh Artifact
Check out Pittsburgh Magazine‘s article A History of Pittsburgh in 50 Artifacts. We have uncovered some additional artifacts – notes and drawings from a young Rachel. Soon we’ll have them on display. A conservationist reviewed our materials and gave some guidance. Donations to help purchase materials for archiving and a proper display would be appreciated. […]
Opportunity to Invest
A SINCERE THANK YOU to all who invest in the Rachel Carson Homestead. We are grateful to everyone who continues to help make the birthplace of Rachel Carson a destination worthy of her stature. Donors and volunteers who invest time or money or give in-kind can be proud to add this site to their legacy. […]
Donate
Your investment in the Rachel Carson Homestead will help ensure the stability of the historic structure, that we can provide tours for visitors, develop and deliver programs for children and adults. This historically significant site is the ideal place to learn about Rachel Carson’s life, accomplishments, environmental ethic, and sense of wonder. Thank you for […]
Homestead Restoration
The Homestead Restoration began several years ago, when worn siding was replaced with reclaimed wood, and original doors and windows were repaired or re-milled. A new grant will allow the restoration to continue this year starting with replacement of the roof. The Rachel Carson Homestead is registered as a National Historic Site and with the […]
The Rachel Carson Homestead
The Rachel Carson Homestead is the birthplace and childhood home of Rachel Carson. Rachel was born on May 27, 1907 in this humble four-room farmhouse. The Carson homestead included nearly 65 acres along the Allegheny River in what is now Springdale Borough, near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The original four rooms and a spring-house are intact. A […]