We have revised the weekend program to a special one-day program for April 21. Scouts who are genuinely interested in learning more about Rachel Carson and Conservation should plan to attend this one-day program on April 21.
Inaugural Legacy of Conserv...
Invitations now open to Girl Scouts of Western PA to apply for the Inaugural Legacy of Conservation Program to be held April 20-22 (program schedule in the application). Legacy of Conservation Girl Scout program application 3-2018 Final This special program has limited space. Deadline for applications is postmarked by 3/27 or emailed by 3/30. We […]
Sat. March 10, 2018 –...
Tour at 11 am – even though we are officially closed, we’ve had some requests for tours, mostly from students interested in the historical aspects. Please email info@rachelcarsonhomestead.org to register. Thanks for your help!
Rachel’s ocean-side c...
Tickets available soon! This is our third annual raffle. Thanks to everyone who participated and made our past raffles a great success. You recognize the importance of Rachel’s legacy, and her Homestead provides a sense of place in her life. Please share how much you value Rachel Carson’s legacy and Homestead with your friends, family, […]
DOUBLE YOUR INVE$TMENT
On Nov. 28 from 8am-midnight, the Gates Foundation will MATCH donations to nonprofits (like RCH!) for donations made through our Facebook page. Donations can be doubled until the nonprofit receives up to $50,000 with a limit of $1,000 per donor until they’ve given $2M. Facebook will waive fees during this time. Thank you for giving!
Shop Local
Our gift shop has been growing! On SHOP LOCAL day – Saturday November 25, we will be open from 10:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. That day only we will offer members a 15% discount on all non-taxable items. Stop in and browse, find something interesting and help support the Rachel Carson Homestead. Members always receive […]
New W. PA Girl Scout badge
A new 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.
Fly-Tying – Great Lak...
Fly-tying and Fishing expert Bruce Cox will hold a workshop on Fly-tying and Steelhead Trout Fishing. Four sessions, on consecutive Wednesdays from Sept. 20, 27, and October 4 & 11 will begin at 6:30 pm and run until 9 pm. . the new dates and extended opportunity to grab one of the remaining seats! Steelhead […]
Support RCH with a chance t...
“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 […]