FEATURED
Take a look at Oakmont Historical Society’s
Co-Founder and President, Gary Rogers, on Ask Kelly: WTAE. Kelly ask Gary about tunnels that run under the Allegheny River near Logan’s Ferry, Plum.
Click on the picture and watch Gary’s segment
For a list of other OHS in the media, check out the OHS Media Page HERE.
SUGGESTION BOX
Have a suggestion for 2023?
Please visit our new Suggestion Box page and let us know what you are thinking!!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday, March 23, 2023
OHS Coffee Club!
10 am at Panera Bread in Oakmont
Join us for a Coffee Club meet!
All are welcome as we gather at Panera Bread in Oakmont to just chat. It does not need to be about history, it is not a lecture there won’t be a quiz… just a get together to visit with one another in our Historical Society.
Hope to See You There!
Monday, April 3, 2023
Speaker Series
6:30 pm at Oakmont Carnegie Library
The History of the Railroad in Oakmont
by Gary Rogers
Travel back to the 1800s and listen for the Allegheny Valley Railroad whistle as it passes through Oakmont, PA!
(Free, no registration required)
Visit the Museum
On-Going
628 Allegheny River Boulevard
Oakmont, PA 15139-1539
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 12pm – 3pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 6pm – 8pm
Friday: 12pm – 3pm
Saturday: 12pm – 3pm
Sunday: Closed
By Appointment call:
412-828-3022
WHAT’s NEW at OHS!
Historical Society Volunteers NEEDED!!
Four members of The Oakmont Woman’s Club smile together for a photograph. 1966
– Oakmont Carnegie Library Archives
CLICK HERE and Contact Us Today!!!
The Oakmont Historical Society is looking for
Greeters and Docents!
(please see descriptions below)
As a 501c3, the OHS relies on donations and volunteers to keep the center and organizations running. A group of enthusiast, locals, newcomers and generally just enjoy getting out and meeting people… the OHS is made up of primarily people who take pride in preserving the history of Oakmont, PA. Please review the following positions needed to continue the historical societies efforts and click on the contact form and let us know.
Have a volunteer idea not listed?
Let us know- we would love to grow!
Greeters:
Spend the afternoon at the History Center GREETING people and engaging with visitors. During museum hours, sit (along with another member) and greet visitors as they enter the History Center to take a look around at our towns history. Knowledge of Oakmont is not necessary… just your hello and smile.
CLICK HERE and Contact Us Today!!!
Docents:
Spend the afternoon at the History Center as a guide through the center, answering questions and engaging with visitors in their questions and stories about our town. Instructions, assistance & support will be provided by experienced Volunteers.
CLICK HERE and Contact Us Today!!!
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