02/14/2026
NEED A SPECIAL PLACE FOR AN IMPORTANT MEETING? RENT THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR AN AFTER-HOURS GET-TOGETHER. Over the years we have offered after-hours space for independent movies, ghost tours, book-signings, wakes, anniversaries, birthday parties, exotic food tastings, family reunions, photo sessions, architectural conferences, film travelogs, and much more. For prices, details, limitations and restrictions, please call Mr. Jeffrey R. Keenan, society president at (412) 276-7447, or [email protected]. carnegiehistorycenter.org
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ROUTINE HOURS: 10:00-2:00 TUESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.
CLOSED: Monday and Wednesday.
Expanded walk-up hours as available.
PLEASE NOTE! Off-hours tours are available for members or persons wishing to become members. Appointments are encouraged for groups of four or more. Call ahead. (412) 276-7447.
TOUR ADMISSION IS FREE.
MEMBERS GET ACCESS TO NON-PUBLIC ARCHIVES.
The Historical Society is a 501(c) not-for-profit, all volunteer organization sustained by donations, gifts, memberships and foundation grants. All contributions are significant and appreciated.
TO DONATE OR JOIN TODAY. CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK.
https://givebutter.com/O0Mg5n
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CELEBRATING THIRTY-FIVE YEARS. ESTABLISHED 1990.
“TO PRESERVE, PRESENT AND PARTICIPATE IN THE HISTORY OF CARNEGIE”.
This has been the mission of the Historical Society of Carnegie for the past thirty-five years. We are an all-volunteer organization and our involvement in our colorful and storied community continues.
E-MAIL: [email protected]
Members have access to our ancestry research capacity and our extensive community files including families, businesses, churches, schools, yearbooks, politics, entertainment, sports, railroads, mills and mines, floods and fires. Observe and join in the preservation efforts of donated historical acquisitions and much more.
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We are a parent organization with four key permanent exhibits featuring fascinating displays and presentations:
1. THE HONUS WAGNER MUSEUM is dedicated to the Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Famer, “The Flying Dutchman”. This enhanced exhibit includes unique photo-ops with game-played memorabilia and free souvenirs. It has been featured on ESPN, the Pirates Sports Network, and KDKA’s “Fan-Nation.”
2. THE COLONEL ROBERT R. SAWHILL JR. CENTER OF CARNEGIE MILITARY HERITAGE honors former Viet Nam POW Colonel Sawhill and highlights local examples of the rich and honored military history of the residents of Carnegie. The Center is affiliated with Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and the Veterans Breakfast Club.
3. “MINIATURE MAIN STREET-CARNEGIE REMEMBERED”, is a 75-foot, hand-crafted wooden diorama of Carnegie’s business district in the ‘40s and ‘50s built over a ten-year period for Carnegie’s 100th anniversary in 1994. It is ranked highly among diorama and train modelers visiting Pittsburgh to see similar year-round exhibits. Recent enhancements showcase special interior and exterior lighting that makes the exhibit more charming than ever.
4. THE JAMES SORBARA CARNEGIE SPORTS EXHIBIT featuring former Harlem Globetrotter Robert Henry Aston. The concept drawings for this future exhibit honoring local sports figures were unveiled at the Historical Society’s 35th Anniversary Celebration in August 2025.
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YOUR SUPPORT IS VITALLY IMPORTANT. Please consider any of our levels of membership:
$10 for Individual Members
$20 for Family/Friends
$25 for Contributing/Group/Organization
$100 for Business/Professional
$1,000 for Life Membership
MAIL YOUR CHECKS PAYABLE TO:
The Historical Society of Carnegie, PO BOX 826 One West Main Street, Carnegie PA 15106.
The Historical Society is a 501(c) not-for-profit, all volunteer organization sustained by donations, gifts, memberships and foundation grants. All contributions are significant and appreciated.
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VOLUNTEERS/INTERN OPPORTUNITIES. If you would like to learn about volunteer opportunities as a “Intern”, “Special Project”, “Special Event” or “On-Desk” volunteer, contact us at (412) 276-7447, message us on our page or email: [email protected]. College students and high school seniors are encouraged to apply for a structured internship for one of our four academic research terms.
