Thank you to all participants in the 10th annual raffle, and especially to Linda, who managed the sales, contact information, and kept the register for our drawing.
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Donate to the Rachel Carson Homestead Donate Your investment ensures the stability of the authentic historic structure allows us to provide tours for visitors, develop and deliver educational programs for children and adults. Thank you for donating today!
We Salute You!
We salute all those who have helped support and continue to help: members, in-kind supporters, and all donors – individual and corporate for support over the years.
Rachel’s Maine Cottage…
Our 2025 winner’s ticket was drawn on 3/31/25. Ticket sales for 2026 available through 10 a.m. Eastern time 3/31/26.
Welcome Visitors! Hawk Mountai...
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.
Tickets are available!
Chances available for purchase until 10 a.m. Eastern time, Monday March 31, 2026 – unless all are sold in advance of the date. The prize is the use of Rachel Carson’s seaside cottage for the week of July 18-25 2026 . Public drawing March 31, 2026 at 1pm Eastern – please email us if […]
PSU Students honor MLK Jr at R...
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 […]
Events into Earth Day 2024 – O
NOW through the weekend and the next weekends: a four-episode series of the most interconnected of earth’s ecosystems guided by some of the most innovative and charismatic marine scientists!
Restoration Projects
The new roof was finished in 2018 and should last for DECADES! We’re grateful the old one held out. We also have a new “classroom” and trail signs. A restored front porch completed in 2023 has taken us another step closer to making 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. . With hearty thanks!