Depreciation Lands Museum

Description

The Depreciation Lands Museum is a multi-building facility on five acres of land with exhibits about pioneer living and settlement in Western Pennsylvania.

The museum includes a former church, complete (with cemetery), an authentic log cabin (fashioned after how pioneers lived), a replica off a mid-1800's one room school house, a blacksmith ship similar to one of pioneer days; and a wagon house featuring a Conestoga wagon along with tools.

There is also an annex building from which programs are conducted and an herb/dye garden.

Hours of operation

The museum is normally open from April to November for standard visits and year around for special events.

During those months, the museum is open Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Tuesday, Noon to 3:00 p.m.; Thursday, Noon to 3:00 p.m.; and Saturday, Noon to 3:00 p.m.

Parking

On-site parking is available.

Bus routes that serve this area

• 1D - Mount Royal Boulevard