NEW EXHIBIT NOW OPEN:
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS
Friday Night Lights showcases the history and the community behind the game nights we know and love. From Lebo’s pregame rituals and fan traditions, to the unmistakable sound of the award-winning Blue Devil Marching Band, this exhibit explores how Friday Nights has lit up a community for decades – and continues to bring joy and excitement to Pittsburgh’s historic suburb.
PRESERVE LEBO HISTORY:
BRING HOME VINTAGE PIRSCH ENGINE #3!
Mt. Lebanon’s cherished 1932 Pirsch Engine #3 protected our community for over 30 years. Now it sits in storage, waiting to be put on display in its new home. Help the Historical Society of Mount Lebanon and the Mt. Lebanon Fire Department preserve and share this treasure by making a tax deductible donation.
Preserve your family memories with Memory Lane Media and the Historical Society of Mount Lebanon!
We’re thrilled to be Memory Lane Media‘s newest Pittsburgh drop-off location! Memory Lane Media specializes in preserving irreplaceable family memories. Whether you’re digitizing a handful of tapes or an entire collection, every item is handled in-house with professional equipment and personal care.
The Historical Society of Mount Lebanon serves and promotes the community by collecting, preserving, interpreting, and sharing its history in ways designed to inspire our present and guide our future.
Mount Lebanon History
Mount Lebanon is spread across more than six square miles of Western Pennsylvania’s hills, but it once was contested land. Surveys were made on May 25, 1770, for James McFarlane’s “Black Oak Hill” within what was to become Mount Lebanon and a neighboring tract, probably now in Dormont, occupied by an individual named Price. A Pennsylvania patent for the McFarlane land was not received until November 27, 1788, perhaps because Virginia had included this territory in the western part of its County of Augusta and, later, the County of Youghioghenia.
Become a Member
Our success depends on the support and involvement of people, businesses, and organizations. Each member adds strength to our organization, and together they provide a strong collective force toward accomplishing our purpose. The society is classified as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, charitable organization.
Membership Benefits
- Subscription to The Cedar Tree, published quarterly.
- Flyers announcing our bi-monthly programs.
- Access to The Historical Society of Mount Lebanon’s collections (upon application to the collections committee chairperson).
- Savings on tours, publications, and educational programs.
The History Center 794 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(at the corner of Washington Road across from Southminster Church)
OUR HOURS
- 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays
- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays
You can also make an appointment for your organization or high school reunion group.
If you have out-of-town guests and would like to schedule a tour, call 412-329-8595 and leave a message with the date and time you’d like to visit. We will do our best to open for you!