Scottdale's Sesquicentennial
Scottdale celebrates its 150th Anniversary in 2024. Planning for the celebration is underway and if you want to get involved or see what is being planned, be sure to check out scottdale150.com
Upcoming Events
Be sure to check out our Events Calendar for information on speaker series, fundraisers, celebrations and more happening during Scottdale's 150th Anniversary Celebration!
Victorian Tea
Back by popular demand! Join us on Sunday, October 6 for two seatings of our Victorian Tea.
Volunteers Needed
Girl Scouts from Troop 22202 help prepare favors for the Downton Abbey Tea.
The Scottdale Historical Society is seeking volunteers to help with a variety of tasks at the Historic Loucks Homestead. From painting and property to maintance to house cleaning and lending a hand at an event, if you have a few extra hours you could give once ever few weeks or month, that would be great!
We also accept group volunteer projects from local scouting groups and community organizations looking to lend a hand.
For more information or to be contact about volunteer opportunities, please email us!
Around Scottdale & Everson On Sale Now
"Around Scottdale and Everson," compiled by Paul E. Eckman and Tom Zwierzelewski with the Scottdale Historical Society. A compilation of history and photographs include images of long-gone buildings and scenes from the community's heyday. The book is available for $20 at the Scottdale Public Library or by contacting the society. They also are available through Arcadia Publishing and Barnes and Noble booksellers. Here's a link to the story on the book that appeared in the Tribune-Review.
Also available is a book by retired Southmoreland High School history teacher Bob Percy called, "Profiles of Service and Sacrifice." The book details the stories of service by Scottdale area residents in World War II. Here's a link to a story about the book.
Wishes Granted
As part of our effort to meet or goals, we've created a Wish List of items and opportunities for volunteers. We are pleased to report we have received a washer, dryer, ironing board, dinner glasses and other items. Do you have something to offer?
Exterior of the Loucks Homestead at 527 North Chestnut Street
Loucks Homestead Rental
The Loucks Homestead is available for overnight stays or afternoon teas and evening dinners with family, friends or social organizations.
While the home lies outside the district, we should note that in 1996 the commercial-industrial area of Scottdale was designated a historic district in the National Register of Historic Places.
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