🌙 Step Into the Shadows with This Year’s Lantern Tours: The Deacon’s Tales 🌙 October 19th, 6:00 PM – Last tour leaves at 10:00 PM Join us on October 19th for an unforgettable evening of eerie history at the Depreciation Lands Museum. As night falls, step into the past with our Lantern Tours: The Deacon’s Tales, where shadows and stories intertwine. Guided by lantern light, you’ll hear spine-chilling tales that will immerse you in the dark mysteries of the colonial era. Tours begin at 6:00 PM, with the last tour departing at 10:00 PM. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot early. As a special offer, those who purchase tickets will have the opportunity to buy an exclusive event t-shirt—a unique keepsake to remember the evening. Don’t miss this chance to experience the history and haunting tales of the Depreciation Lands Museum like never before! REGISTER HERE
Depreciation Lands Museum Welcomes Steel City Ghost Hunters Steel City Ghost Hunters will be conducting another lecture with ghost hunt at Depreciation Lands Museum. Registration is required as there is a maxinum number of tickets available for this event. Payment in full is required to complete registration. September 14- NO ONE UNDER 18 ADMITTED TO THIS EVENT. This is a two-part event. The first part is a 1/2 hour lecture on the results of previous ghost hunts at the museum and a demonstration/explanation of the equipment used by the ghost hunters. The second part is a 4-hour ghost hunt in 4 of the most haunted buildings on the museum grounds. Non-member admission for the lecture and ghost hunt is $45. Member admission for the lecture and ghost hunt is $35. This event starts at 7:00 in the Tavern. GET TICKETS HERE: https://reg.planetreg.com/E7911495245300
By Jonathan Klemens, FSA-Scot Author and Historian Marquis de Lafayette Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roche Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, was born in 1757 into a wealthy land-owning family in Chavaniac, south-central France. He had no siblings. He once joked, “I was baptized like a Spaniard, with the name of every conceivable saint who might offer me more protection in battle.” At the age of twelve, his mother and grandfather died, leaving him a young, very wealthy orphan. He followed the family’s martial tradition and was commissioned an officer at age 13. When he was sixteen, Lafayette married Marie Adrienne Francoise de Noailles (age 14), allying with one of France’s wealthiest families. On June 13, 1777, the 19-year-old French aristocrat left his home against the King’s order. He sailed on the La Victoire and eluded two British ships sailing into Charlestown, SC. He intended to serve as General Washington’s second-in-command. He asked for two favors: to serve as a volunteer and at his own expense. Meeting George Washington George Washington, at age 45 (26 years his senior), first met the 19-year-old Marquis de Lafayette at City Tavern in Philadelphia on July 31, 1777. They immediately became friends, but more like a father-son relationship. On August 5, 1777, the Continental Congress appointed Lafayette as a volunteer Major General, assigning the Marquis to serve on Washington’s staff as his aide-de-camp. The Marquis later named his only son George Washington Lafayette out of respect for Washington. After recovering from a leg wound during the Philadelphia Campaign of 1777, Lafayette returned to aid the American war effort in Virginia, serving in the successful siege of Yorktown in 1781. After maneuvering more than a thousand miles, Lafayette cornered Cornwallis at Yorktown. On October 19, Cornwallis surrendered after nine days of intense artillery fire. Visiting Pittsburgh On Lafayette’s nostalgic return trip, he was greeted by massive crowds of citizens. From August 1824 to September 1825, Lafayette visited all 24 states of the Union, covering over 6,000 miles. He visited the tomb of his dear friend and comrade George Washington at Mount Vernon, a testament to their enduring friendship. In Massachusetts, he renewed his friendship with John Adams, and in Virginia, he spent a week visiting Thomas Jefferson. He traveled through Lawrenceville, the Allegheny Arsenal, into Pittsburgh. Lafayette passed through the future Shaler and Hampton townships via the “Pittsburgh-Butler Turnpike” section on Mt. Royal Blvd. He traveled in his coach up S. Pioneer Road, past what is now the Depreciation Lands Museum entrance. To see more of Jonathan’s writing or to send him a comment, contact him below. [email protected] Facebook: Ravencrest Historical Writing
🍂 Step back in time at the Hydref Fall Festival & Market Faire! 🍁 Join us on October 5th from 11 AM to 4 PM at the Depreciation Lands Museum for a day filled with 18th-century charm and autumnal festivities. Experience history come alive with skilled craftspeople, reenactors, and purveyors of goods, all set against the beautiful backdrop of fall. 🌾 Highlights include: Traditional crafts and activities like making jump ropes, musket balls, and cornhusk dolls. Authentic 18th-century food and music. Interactive displays and talks by historical experts. Fun for kids with games, toys, and a chance to make their own crafts. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn about history while enjoying the season’s beauty. Bring your family and friends for a memorable day! 🎟 Admission: $5 for adults, $3 for children. Tickets available at the gate. VENDORS WANTED 🍂 Calling All Artisans and Skilled Vendors! 🍂 The Depreciation Lands Museum is excited to announce our annual Hydref Market on Saturday, October 5th, and we are looking for talented artisans and skilled vendors to join us! We annually have over 400 people attend this event. This fall market is a cherished tradition, celebrating the rich heritage and craftsmanship of our community. We invite creators of all kinds—woodworkers, weavers, blacksmiths, potters, jewelers, and more—to showcase and sell your unique handmade goods. Event Details: 📅 Date: October 5th ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM 📍 Location: Depreciation Lands Museum, 4743 S. Pioneer Road, Allison Park, PA 15101 Why Participate? Connect with a community that values quality craftsmanship. Showcase your skills and products to enthusiastic visitors. Enjoy a beautiful fall day at our historic museum grounds. How to Apply: Interested vendors, please fill our our form here: HYDREF 2024 for more information and to apply. Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today!
