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Mckeesport Heritage Center

Mckeesport Heritage Center

The museum consists of six rooms with numerous displays of local memorabilia, including old photographs. The research center has archival resources such as newspapers and materials related to local schools, churches, organizations, businesses and people. As part of community outreach, the Center sponsors programs that focus on the rich and diverse history of McKeesport. In the past, these presentations covered such topics as Helen Richey, the Memorial Theatre, the Percy Garland Family and local sports figures.

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