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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
  • Cottage Raffle
    • Cottage Visitor Testimonials
  • How to help
    • Other ways to help
      • Pave the Way!
      • Volunteer
      • Piano in Carson Parlor
      • Become a Member
  • 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
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Posts by rch

Rachel Carson Council ̵...

July 5, 2017 Written by rch

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 […]

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Gifts for Rachel’s Bi...

February 17, 2017 Written by rch

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 […]

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Pittsburgh Artifact

February 17, 2017 Written by rch

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. They would make a unique display. A conservationist reviewed our materials and gave some guidance. Donations to help purchase materials for archiving and a proper display are appreciated. You […]

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Opportunity to Invest

February 8, 2017 Written by rch

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. […]

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Donate

February 3, 2017 Written by rch

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 […]

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Homestead Restoration

February 1, 2017 Written by rch

The Homestead Restoration continues in phases. Over a decade ago, worn siding was replaced with reclaimed wood, and original doors and windows were repaired or re-milled. The next public grant permitted replacement of the roof, a ramp for better accessibility, and other improvements. In 2022, we plan to rebuild the historic front porch, execute exterior […]

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The Rachel Carson Homestead

January 31, 2017 Written by rch

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 […]

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