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Are you interested in the history of Sewickley, the greater Pittsburgh region, or Western Pennsylvania?

 

Join the Sewickley Valley Historical Society to both learn more about local history and help preserve it for future generations.

The mission of the Sewickley Valley Historical Society is to record, collect, preserve, document and promote interest in the history of the Sewickley Valley.

Upcoming Events

  • Winter Holiday Closure
    Winter Holiday Closure
    Mon, Dec 23
    Sewickley
    Winter Holiday Closure
    Dec 23, 2024, 12:00 AM – Jan 01, 2025, 11:59 PM
    Sewickley, 200 Broad St, Sewickley, PA 15143, USA
    Sewickley Valley Historical Society Winter Holiday Closure Schedule Monday, December 23, 2024- Wednesday, January 1, 2025 SVHS will reopen Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 10am.
  • Historical Society Open House
    Historical Society Open House
    Sat, Jan 11
    Sewickley Valley Historical Society
    Jan 11, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Sewickley Valley Historical Society, 200 Broad St, Sewickley, PA 15143, USA
    SVHS is throwing open its doors to share its collections, archives, and so much more, in this new program to kick off a new year with the community whose history it shares and preserves!

visit us!

 

SVHS is open to visitors and researchers

Monday - Friday, 10:00am - 2:00pm. 

Research appointments are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED so that staff can pull items related to your interests and research ahead of your visit and have them ready for you when you arrive.

As of March 2022 wearing masks while visiting the SVHS offices in the Old Sewickley Post Office building is optional. SVHS and its building partner, Sweetwater Center for the Arts, reserve the right to implement mitigation strategies at any time. 

Please call (412) 741-5315 or email the office prior to any visits to SVHS to make an appointment and staff will be happy to assist you. 

We thank you in advance for your patience and understanding and look forward to helping you. 

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PRESERVATION
GRANTS
SVHS also supports preservation through grants.  For more information or to fill-out an application, click -here-
Read more on our most recent preservation efforts
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Sewickley Valley Historical Society