We are now accepting construction bids…
Rachel’s Birthday Wee...
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We are grateful
We are tremendously grateful to all donors and members for your support and patience during this pandemic. Any size donation helps!
Cottage Raffle 2022
Thank you all who supported our 2022 raffle & congratulations to Kathy S. of Washington, D.C. who will visit in July. We will offer a week at Rachel’s ocean-side Maine cottage in summer 2023. Proceeds support Rachel’s historic birthplace in Springdale, PA. Meanwhile, please enjoy a Vimeo view of cottage and interview with the owner.
Welcome Visitors! Hawk Moun...
Welcome visitors from Hawk Mountain – the world’s first refuge for birds of prey (read more…) We are also pleased to welcome visitors from the University of Sichuan, China.
PSU Students honor MLK Jr a...
Penn State University students from various campuses in Southwest PA celebrated the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday as a Day of Service, including at the Rachel Carson Homestead. These young people acted in honor of the icon of racial and social justice with their slogan ”Make it a Day On, Not a Day Off” to […]
Restoration Projects
The new roof is finished! We’re grateful the old one held out. We also have a new “classroom” and trail signs. A restored front porch will continue efforts to make this landmark a destination deserving of Rachel Carson’s name. Take a look
Rachel’s Birthday
We normally celebrate this anniversary at Rachel Carson’s birthplace when possible. This is where she discovered her sense of wonder and began to develop her environmental ethic. It’s difficult to imagine the world without the legacy of Rachel Carson.
Time to spruce-up…
There’s always something to do! If you are in the area, we welcome people like YOU to help with seasonal projects at the Rachel Carson Homestead. If you have “spare” time or money, you can help on-site, with sponsorships, or to consider certain in-kind donations. Contact via email. With hearty thanks!
New W. PA Girl Scout badge
A Girl Scout badge available in the Western PA area honors the legacy of Rachel Carson. The RC Homestead welcomes visits by scouts, schools, and adult organizations. Please contact us to schedule a visit with your group. We appreciate your interest and look forward to your visit.