History Archives - Peters Township Library

Alexander Hamilton: Immigrant, Patriot, Visionary

A National Traveling Exhibition from the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, made possible by the Rockefeller Foundation, is coming to your library! Visit this exhibition during library hours from Friday, June 15 through Saturday, July 7. The library is closed on Sundays, June 17... Read More

Hamilton the focus of a talk and exhibit in June

The Peters Township Public Library will welcome Denver Brunsman to present Hamilton, Washington, and the Creation of the United States on Thursday, June 14 at 7:00 p.m. Register here or call 724.941.9430 #1. As Hamilton: An American Musical makes clear, it was crucial for Alexander... Read More

Vietnam Memories Videos

The Peters Township Library Foundation in partnership with The Peters Township Public Library has filmed and produced a selection of “Vietnam Memories” to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Tet Offensive and to delve more deeply into the experiences of local Vietnam veterans and the... Read More

Vietnam Veterans Discuss PBS Series “The Vietnam War”

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Tet Offensive and to delve more deeply into our veterans’ experiences and perspectives, the Peters Township Public Library will partner with the Veterans Breakfast Club for a unique panel discussion. On Monday, April 9 at 7:00 p.m., four... Read More

The Middle East: Understanding the Region & its Key Players

The Peters Township Public Library in partnership with the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh will welcome Ross Harrison to discuss the ever changing landscape of the Middle East on Wednesday, July 19 at 7:00 p.m. Since our world realities often shift from hour to hour and... Read More

The Donaldson’s Crossroads intersection 1920s

Courtesy of the Walter E. Donaldson Family, this is a photograph of Donaldson’s Crossroads intersection in the 1920s. The Donaldson home is located at the far left in this photo. This busy intersection, named for the Donaldson family, was a crossing of country roads early... Read More

The Big Snow Thanksgiving Weekend 1950

With temperatures approaching 70 degrees recently, we are reminded of another November day 66 years ago when Pittsburgh was hit with a huge snow storm the weekend after Thanksgiving that dumped 30 inches of snow on the city and surrounding areas. Ed Lybarger, one of... Read More

Attic find leads retired teacher to write book

Registration is required for this program. There is limited seating available at this time. Please call 724.941.9430 #1 to inquire if any seats are available. While cleaning out his parent's attic, Carleton Young discovered an enormous collection of letters written during the Civil War by... Read More

Steel City Grooves – Johnny Costa

When you think of jazz towns in America, New Orleans and New York are obvious choices that come to mind, but Pittsburgh also has played an important role in the evolution of jazz – often called the one true American art form. In these cities,... Read More

Lincoln: The Careworn, Gentle Face of Wartime Violence

Dr. Elaine Frantz Parsons visits the library on Thursday, September 22 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. for her presentation Abraham Lincoln: The Careworn, Gentle Face of Wartime Violence. Political cartoons, like other popular media, often focused on the person of Abraham Lincoln as a way to think... Read More

An Evening with Abraham Lincoln

On Thursday, September 8 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. the library will host An Evening with Abraham Lincoln. Impressionist Richard Miller will share stories and anecdotes from Lincoln’s presidency and early years. Questions are encouraged to enhance the interaction with the audience. Miller is a member of... Read More

Looking at Lincoln Exhibit

Beginning Tuesday, August 30 through Tuesday, September 27, the library was chosen by Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History to host the exhibit Looking at Lincoln: Political Cartoons from the Civil War Era. This national traveling exhibition explores the Civil War and issues of slavery... Read More