Rachel Carson Homestead

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.

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

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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.

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 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.

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 […]

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 […]

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!

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!