Rachel Carson Homestead

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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…

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!