Rachel Carson Homestead
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Rachel Carson Homestead
  • Home
  • About
    • Mission Vision and Values
    • RCHA History
    • Board and Policies
    • Interpretive Framework
    • Internet Privacy Policy
  • Your Tribute – Help Pave the Way!
  • Rachel’s Cottage Visit
    • Cottage Visitor Testimonials
  • Your Tribute
    • Piano in Carson Parlor
  • Donate
  • Other ways to help
    • Become a Member
    • Volunteer
  • Resources
    • Biography
    • Books by Rachel Carson
    • Books about Rachel Carson
    • Environmental Reading List
    • Legacy Challenge
    • Legacy Challenge Commitments
    • Top 10 Challenge
    • Challenge Resources
    • screening-room
  • Contact
    • Calendar
  • Visit
  • Connect
    • Anniversary of Rachel’s Birthday 2024
  • Opportunities Offered
  • Paver FAQ
  • Unofficial – local restaurants and catering

Thank you for the ways you support this inspiring historic site - through your visits, donations, and purchases.

Historic view from Colfax

Historic view from Colfax

View of the house during Rachel's time with ifull-length front porch. The springhouse remained functional into 1930s and looks much the same today.

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Steinway box grand

Steinway box grand

This Steinway square grand is the same style bequeathed to Maria McLean Carson. It is in need of restoration! You can help...

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The Sense of Wonder Trail behind the Homestead is a small walking trail open daily until dusk. Enjoy the new signs!

The Homestead will re-open after Pennsylvania's state-wide closure of nonessential businesses is lifted. Thanks for understanding!

This well-fed springhouse was the source of household water into the 1930s. Built before the Carsons lived here, the interior brick needs repair. The well recharges and could be function again.

About The Homestead

The only place fully dedicated to Rachel Carson and her legacy. Not just named after her, it is where she spent her formative years. Carson's birthplace is the most significant and historical place in her life.

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Tours are scheduled on request, pending docent availability. Use our Contact form to be scheduled and to apply for docent training!

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Upcoming Events

Free On Demand Films Every Month Check the calendar! Follow us on FaceBook, use our connect page to provide email and phone for text notifications.

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How to Help

Rachel's historic home and grounds need care. A house over 160 years old doesn't age gracefully on its own. Your donations and help are needed. Connect and help honor Rachel Carson's legacy!

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Black Friday Alternative fo...

November 28, 2023 Written by rch

Coach Kobe Phillippi brought the Springdale High School boys’ basketball team to learn about community service and the importance of giving back.

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The cost of authenticity

November 28, 2023 Written by rch

Yes, we ask you to donate today. Here’s why: Rachel Carson Homestead in Springdale, PA is the only place not just named after Rachel Carson, but fully dedicated to her history and legacy. This is the most authentic and significant historical connection to Rachel and her family.

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Giving and joining – ...

November 16, 2023 Written by rch

Announcement preview Your permanent tribute Restoration – interior work Cottage Raffle – 2025

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Juneteenth 2023

June 17, 2023 Written by rch

June 17-20, 2023 – National Park Service Ranger Betty Soskin expands site interpretation in NO TIME TO WASTE!

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Celebrate Earth Day 2023

April 21, 2023 Written by rch

Take a break, cool off, warm up, relax, get inspired – we offer TWO FREE films this Earth Day weekend!

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Website updates in progress

March 8, 2023 Written by rch

Thank you for your patience as we update our website and forms. This does not impact our third-party store, where you can securely buy tickets and make donations.

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Mrs. Evelyn Hirtle George

March 5, 2023 Written by rch

With great sadness we note the passing of Mrs. Evelyn “Evie” Hirtle George

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We hope the Vow from Hirosh...

March 3, 2023 Written by rch

We hope you appreciated the depth of Vow from Hiroshima. Silent Spring was written at a time when the American symbol, the bald eagle, was endangered. But Rachel Carson wrote that Silent Spring was about more than birds or DDT…

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June 2023

December 17, 2022 Written by rch

Restoration of historic front porch

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Meaningful projects and pro...

November 29, 2022 Written by rch

Your choice of site and programs to fulfill! Donate or Fund-raise for the spring-house, windows, programs and events. Volunteer for a clean-up day – indoors or outside. This old house needs TLC!

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