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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

  • “Lights, Camera, History!” No. 3
    “Lights, Camera, History!” No. 3
    Thu, Apr 24
    The Lindsay Theater
    “Lights, Camera, History!” Exploring history through film with the Sewickley Valley Historical Society and the Lindsay Theater.
  • Sewickley Antique Appraisal and Donation Day 2025
    Sewickley Antique Appraisal and Donation Day 2025
    Sat, Apr 26
    Sewickley Valley Historical Society
    A special program from SVHS -- EXPLORE, DONATE, get an APPRAISAL! Join us on Saturday, April 26, 2025 for "Sewickley Antique Appraisal and Donation Day!"
  • Valor in the Valley
    Valor in the Valley
    Thu, May 01
    Sewickley Valley Historical Society
    Valor in the Valley - An Exhibition of the Sewickley Valley in Times of War
  • Valor in the Valley Exhibit Opening
    Valor in the Valley Exhibit Opening
    Thu, May 01
    Sewickley Valley Historical Society
    Valor in the Valley - An Exhibition of the Sewickley Valley in Times of War
  • SVHS Annual Meeting 2025
    SVHS Annual Meeting 2025
    Wed, May 21
    Sewickley Valley Historical Society
    The 2025 SVHS Annual Meeting with a special presentation “Living History: A War Historian’s Journey from Sewickley to Gettysburg” by Dr. Ian Isherwood.

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
by clicking -here-

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