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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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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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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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Is more technology the answ...

October 24, 2022 Written by rch

Imagine a world where real meat is produced sustainably without the need to breed, raise and slaughter animals. This is no longer science fiction, it’s now within reach.

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Gifts from the Homestead

July 31, 2022 Written by rch

The humble giftshop at the Carson Homestead has some gems for gift-giving or treating yourself!

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Rachel’s Birthday

May 22, 2022 Written by rch

We hope you enjoyed THE SEQUEL

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We Salute You!

March 16, 2020 Written by rch

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.

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Rachel’s Maine Cottag...

January 17, 2020 Written by rch

Our 2024 winner was announced on 3/31/24. Ticket sales for 2025 closing shortly! Few remain available!   

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Welcome Visitors! Hawk Moun...

July 23, 2019 Written by rch

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.

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Tickets are available ̵...

February 5, 2019 Written by rch

Chances available for purchase only until early Monday March 31, 2025 – 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 12-19 2025 .    Public drawing March 31, 2025 at 1pm Eastern  – please contact us if you want […]

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PSU Students honor MLK Jr a...

January 27, 2019 Written by rch

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 […]

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Events into Earth Day 2024 ...

November 27, 2018 Written by rch

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!

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