Events
Prohibition in Mt. Lebanon (Anniversary of 21st Amendment)
Thursday, December 5th, 7pm
Geoff Hurd, HSML Volunteer, will recount the slow end of prohibition in Mt. Lebanon, including an election that required multiple recounts changing the outcome, and the consequences that remain to this day. Free for HSML Members / Non-Members by donation. Beer and refreshments will be served.
Past Events
Voices from the Attic - The Williamstown Boys in the Civil War
Tuesday, November 12th 7:00pm
Mt. Lebanon Public Library Room “A”
Retired teacher Carleton Young spent more than a decade visiting battlefields and researching two brothers who were members of the celebrated Vermont Brigade.
Honoring All Who Served During The Vietnam War
Sunday, November 10th, 4:00 – 6:00 pm *Talk begins at 4:30
Pete DiNardo, retired MTLHS history teacher and long-time volunteer with the Historical Society presents this talk in honor of all Americans who served in the Vietnam War but focuses on the 12 men from Mt. Lebanon who lost their lives in combat. The talk is a “teaser” to the film Pete has been working on for five years honoring Medal of Honor recipient Bill Morgan, and the “Wall of Honor” he is designing for the High School highlighting all from Lebo who served in wars.
Free for Veterans and HSML Members / Non-Members by donation. Beer, wine and light snacks will be provided.
Mt. Lebanon Cemetery Slideshow Tour
In this no-walking “tour,” we will share the history and key sites of Mt. Lebanon Cemetery in a slideshow. Attendees will receive a walking tour map with the sites and can explore the cemetery at their leisure. Meet at the History Center, 794 Washington Road.
SPACE IS LIMITED! Buy tickets here or mail checks to Lebo History Center, 794 Washington Road, Pittsburgh PA 15228. NO PHONE RESERVATIONS. NO EXCHANGES. NO REFUNDS UNLESS EVENT IS CANCELED. QUESTIONS? EMAIL CREADY@GMAIL.COM
Mission Hills Tour with John Conti
Learn about the history and architecture of Mission Hills with architectural writer John Conti. Conti will take us through a slideshow at the History Center and, from there, we’ll walk two key Mission Hills streets to view details with him. Meet at the History Center, 794 Washington Road.
SPACE IS LIMITED! Buy tickets or mail checks to Lebo History Center, 794 Washington Road, Pittsburgh PA 15228. NO PHONE RESERVATIONS. NO EXCHANGES. NO REFUNDS UNLESS EVENT IS CANCELED. QUESTIONS? EMAIL CREADY@GMAIL.COM
The Three Lives of This Old House: From Home To Office To History Center
FREE
Thursday, October 10th 6 – 8pm
Historical Society member Jim Wojcik will provide a brief tour and historic overview of the current home of the Historical Society of Mt. Lebanon. Free.
The Three Lives of This Old House: From Home To Office To History Center
FREE
Saturday, October 12th 12 – 2pm
Historical Society member Jim Wojcik will provide a brief tour and historic overview of the current home of the Historical Society of Mt. Lebanon. Free.
Historical Society Annual Fundraiser!
AUCTION OPENS Thursday, September 19
VIP PARTY Thursday, September 26
We are thrilled to announce The Historical Society of Mount Lebanon’s Annual Fundraiser which kicks off with the opening of our popular online auction on Thursday, September 19th and concludes on Thursday, September 26th with a VIP Party at the History Center! All Sponsorship payments are due by Friday, August 30th. Individual VIP Ticket Sales will open on Saturday, August 31st. Tickets will be limited and sold out very quickly last year so please consider providing Event Sponsorship to secure yours today to avoid being waitlisted.
Online Auction Bidding will open on Thursday, September 19th and you do not need an event ticket to bid. The Online Auction is open to everyone and some items will be on display at the History Center during our open hours leading up to the event. VIP Party attendees will be able to take their winnings home with them that evening.
Mission Hills Tour with John Conti
Learn about the history and architecture of Mission Hills with architect John Conti. Conti will take us through a slideshow at the History Center and, from there, we’ll walk two key Mission Hills streets to view details with him. Meet at the History Center, 794 Washington Road.
SPACE IS LIMITED! Buy tickets here or mail checks to Lebo History Center, 794 Washington Road, Pittsburgh PA 15228. NO PHONE RESERVATIONS. NO EXCHANGES. NO REFUNDS UNLESS EVENT IS CANCELED. QUESTIONS? EMAIL CREADY@GMAIL.COM
2nd Grade Walking Tour REMIX!
Thursday, July 11th 6:30 pm
Saturday, July 27th 1pm
Tuesday, August 13th at 10am
Join Us for a Kid + Adult Walking Tour of Uptown Mt. Lebanon
This is a remix of our popular 2nd grade walking tour geared for incoming 3rd – 6th graders + adults. Learn about Mt. Lebanon Architecture and History on a 90 minute walk through Uptown.
SPACE IS LIMITED! Buy tickets here or mail checks to Lebo History Center, 794 Washington Road, Pittsburgh PA 15228. QUESTIONS? EMAIL jenny.frankowski7@gmail.com.
Virginia Manor Tour
This 90-minute tour explores the history and architecture of one of Mt. Lebanon’s grandest neighborhoods. Put on your walking shoes; the tour covers about a mile and a half. Meet at the entrance to Virginia Manor, the intersection of Cochran and Osage Roads.
SPACE IS LIMITED! Buy tickets here or mail checks to Lebo History Center, 794 Washington Road, Pittsburgh PA 15228. NO PHONE RESERVATIONS. NO EXCHANGES. NO REFUNDS UNLESS EVENT IS CANCELED. QUESTIONS? EMAIL CREADY@GMAIL.COM
History & Commerce Tour
This 90-minute tour explores the architecture of Mt. Lebanon’s main business district as well as the history of Mt. Lebanon, and it includes a tour of the Art Deco interior of the old Municipal Building. Meet at the History Center, 794 Washington Road.
SPACE IS LIMITED! Buy tickets here or mail checks to Lebo History Center, 794 Washington Road, Pittsburgh PA 15228. NO PHONE RESERVATIONS. NO EXCHANGES. NO REFUNDS UNLESS EVENT IS CANCELED. QUESTIONS? EMAIL CREADY@GMAIL.COM
History Happy Hour
What Made George Washington Great?
FREE EVENT, NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Thursday, February 15, 7:00 PM
Todd DePastino, Executive Director of the Veteran’s Breakfast Club, will talk broadly about our greatest and mostindispensable Founder, George Washington. It’s not easy to talk about Washington. He didn’t like his private life to be revealed, and he preferred to be remembered as the white marble “Father of the Country,” the man on the dollar bill. But Washington was as fascinating as the other Founders and, unlike the others, his greatness relied not on special talents or abilities, but rather his character.
Discovering a Family History: From the Famous and Heroic to the Infamous and Notorious
FREE EVENT
Thursday Nov 9, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Mt. Lebanon Library Meeting Room A (16 Castle Shannon Blvd. Pittsburgh PA 15228)
About 15 years ago, Carleton Young was clearing out his parents’ attic in Pittsburgh and was surprised to discover an enormous collection of letters written by two brothers during the Civil War. He then spent more than a decade visiting battle- fields and researching the two soldiers.
In order to find his family connection to the two soldiers, he later began an extensive research of his own family history. Through that process, he was surprised to discover that he was related to many famous people in American history. He also found that along with the famous and heroic, there were family connections to a few infamous rogues and murderers as well. He has now created a program entitled “Discovering a Family History: From the Famous and Heroic to the Infamous and Notorious.
Annual Fundraiser 2023
Take a look at the Annual Fundraiser video!
Annual Fundraiser 2022
Take a look at the exhibit tour featured at the event!
Hear the stories of our Greatest Generation.
Tune into Greatest Generation Live WWII Roundtable–conversations on Zoom about wall things WWII, including the stories of WWII veterans. Zoom program simulcast on Facebook and YouTube. Hosted by Veterans Breakfast Club, Historical Society of Mt. Lebanon, Mt. Lebanon Public Library, and the Denis Theatre.
Check out upcoming roundtable topics and more at veteransbreakfastclub.org/ggl!