EVENTS
Past Events
Voting Rights and Democracy in America
Monday, September 12, 2022 7:00 pm, Mt. Lebanon Public Library, Room A
Mike Naragon, PhD, Winchester Thurston School and MtL Resident
Pete DiNardo, Mt. Lebanon High School and MtL Resident
Presented by two veteran teachers and historians, this talk, in collaboration The Historical Society of Mt. Lebanon is part of a multipart series titled “Democracy in America.” The talk follows Americans as they waged hotly contested battles over the expansion of suffrage rights and examines the dynamic interaction among public policies, civic activism, and court rulings. We begin with the Founding and conclude with current cases the Supreme Court will hear this fall.
There will be audience Q & A following the 60-minute talk. Registration is required.
This event is offered in-person and virtually. The button below takes you to registration for in-person attendance and provides the Zoom link to see it virtually.
History and Commerce: A Walking Tour of Washington Road
Saturday, September 10 @ 10am $10, members; $15, non-members
Purchase tickets here or mail a check to the Historical Society of Mount Lebanon, 794 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15228.
This 90-minute walking 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.
Questions? Email cready@gmail.com
Bell, Book & Scandal Tour
Thursday, June 23 @ 6pm $10, members; $15, non-members
Purchase tickets here or mail a check to the Historical Society of Mount Lebanon, 794 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15228.
The four corners where Washington Road, Castle Shannon Boulevard, and Lebanon Avenue intersect is one of the most history-laden intersections in Mt. Lebanon. In this 90-minute hardly-any-walking tour, former Mt. Lebanon Public Library Children’s Librarian Judy Sutton will talk about the history of the library and how it works behind the scenes. From there, you’ll head across the street to the nave of Southminster Presbyterian Church for a talk on their stained glass and famous bells. Finally, you’ll move to the four corners themselves to hear the history of Mt. Lebanon as revealed in what you can see from this intersection. Meet at the History Center, 794 Washington Road.
Questions? Email cready@gmail.com
Trooping of the Colour
Friday June 3, 2022 – Public display at the History Center during First Friday 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Saturday June 4, 2022 – Public display at the History Center during regular hours 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Presented by The Historical Society of Mount Lebanon and Britsburgh. Trooping the Colour is a tradition dating back to the 17th century. Since 1748 it has also commemorated the “official” birthday of the British sovereign. The 2022 event is especially significant as it coincides with the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II marking her 70th year on the throne. There will be celebrations throughout the world – plan to visit the History Center to learn more about this tradition!
PLUS: Attend a Trooping of the Colour members-only event on Thursday, June 2 at 7pm! This open-house will feature the display, a brief history, and a Queen photo-op, plus light refreshments! Come when you can and stay as long as you’d like. RSVP for the members-only event by emailing info@lebohistory.org
Saints & Stained Glass Tour
Wednesday, May 18 @ 6pm $10, members; $15, non-members
Purchase tickets here or mail a check to the Historical Society of Mount Lebanon, 794 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15228.
Take a tour inside two of Mt. Lebanon’s most historic churches—Saint Bernard’s and Mt. Lebanon Evangelical Presbyterian. This 90-minute tour covers the history of both churches with a focus on their stained glass. Meet in front on St. Bernard’s on Washington Road.
Questions? Email cready@gmail.com
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!