Historic Harmony, Inc. was founded in 1943 and operates the Harmony Museum, which interprets 250 years of rich history. Museum presentations that include George Washington's 1753 Mission, the communal Harmony Society, Mennonites, and the collection of outstanding sporting rifles by 19th century Harmony gunsmith Charles Flowers. Its nine properties include the 1809 main museum building, the1812 Wagner Haus that houses the Museum shop, Rapp's seat and overlook, three log cabins with displays, as well as the Harmony Society cemetery with giant stone revolving door. The restored Mennonite Meetinghouse and Cemetery are individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Minimum: 6, Max: 30
Fees: Member $0.00; Non-Member $15.00
The Kent State University (KSU) Museum has an exhibit “Katharine Hepburn, Dressed for Stage and Screen”. This exhibit will only be there for a short time. It includes Theatre Costumes, Film Costumes, and Clothes for Publicity and Private Life worn by Katharine Hepburn for the purposes mentioned. You will see some of the actual items Katharine Hepburn wore on stage, in films, for publicity and in private. This will include many of the costumes we saw her wearing in the films we viewed in the Fall 2024 semester. The drive is about 1h. 20 min. one way and after visiting the exhibition, we’ll have lunch at a nearby eaterie. Carpool available. Contact Dale (ddoran@zoominternet.net) or Cindy (andes@pitt.edu_ for further details.
Deadline for payment and enrollment: April 1.
Minimum: 10, Max: 14
Fees: Member $0.00; Non-Member $15.00
Will meet in Parking Lot. 2-3 mile hike
Fees: Member $0.00; Non-Member $15.00
Meet at zoo at 10am for a walking tour. If you cannot walk the distance, a driving tour is available. Animal food may be purchased and may be hand fed to the animals. Lunch at Margarita King at noon.
Fees: Member $15.00; Non-Member $30.00
The UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex is the primary practice and training facility for the Pittsburgh Penguins as well as a comprehensive outpatient facility for UPMC Sports Medicine. This first-of-its-kind facility in the Pittsburgh region is a true partnership between two world-class organizations, and features 185,000 square feet of total space dedicated to treating, training and inspiring athletes at every level. The tour will focus on the hockey side of the facility. We will meet at Lemieux Sports Complex, in the lobby.
Minimum: 6, Max: 20
Fees: Member $0.00; Non-Member $15.00
You will experience diverse ethnic dishes at popular eateries in Western PA neighborhoods. You will pay for your own lunch and will be contacted by email. We can carpool.
Fees: Member $0.00; Non-Member $25.00
Thu. Mar. 20; Apr. 3, 17, May 1, 15, June 5; 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Various Places
Instructor
Join the Education Director and other ILR members at Jennings to learn about the history and culture of maple-sugaring in Western PA. We will become familiar with techniques of tapping trees throughout history and the process of making maple sugar. Jennings Nature Educational Center.
Minimum: 6, Max: 30
Fees: Member $0.00; Non-Member $15.00
Thu. Sep. 19, Oct. 17 Nov. 14 - 11:30 - 1:30
Location: Various
Instructor
Munnell Run Farm is a 163-acre educational facility located in Mercer. It was once a part of the Mercer County Home and Hospital, which has since been divided into multiple properties, including the county Career Center and a nursing home. Many of the Home’s historic buildings are still scattered around Munnell Run Farm and have since been repurposed, including the slaughterhouse-turned-trout-nursery and dairy-barn-turned-sugar shack. Staff of the Mercer County Conservation District now manage the Farm, including its sugar shack and maple production. Join us to see our wood-fired evaporator, explore the farm, and learn about all things maple. A $5.00 fee will be paid at the gate.
Minimum: 5, Max: 20
Fees: Member $5.00; Non-Member - $15.00
Be part of ILR history by joining us on the first ever tour of the Merrick Gallery. This gallery has had historic importance in western Pennsylvania for three centuries and continues to shine with its beautiful building, vast art collection, and a newly discovered tunnel once used in the Underground Rail Way.We will meet in the ILR parking lot at 9:30 AM and travel to Brown's Country Kitchen for a bite. We will arrive at the Merrick noonish in time for a guided tour including a cute gift shop. Meet in the ILR parking lot at 9:30AM, or at Brown's Country Kitchen at 10AM. If you want to meet at the Merrick then it will be noonish. Note: A $20.00 donation is expected, and payable on site.
Minimum: 10, Max: 25
Fees: Member $0.00; Non-Member $15.00
We will enjoy the spring wildflowers blooming along Hell's Run during a mile stroll on an easy trail at the Hell's Hollow area. The map will indicate how to get to Hell's Hollow if coming from the old mill through the covered bridge. As the resident biologist at the park, Natalie Simon will be able to answer most of your questions about flora and fauna there. Hell's Hollow parking Lot 1436 Shaffer Road, Portersville, PA 16051 or Fowler Building for carpooling
Max: 10-12
Fees: Member $0.00; Non-Member $15.00
In this groundbreaking new production created by an all Japanese and Japanese-American creative team, the story is transported to a fantastical realm where reality and dreams intersect. Pinkerton puts on a VR headset and transports us into a vibrant virtual reality playground where he has ultimate control. As his avatar, a U.S. Navy Lieutenant, he can seduce and marry his fantasy girl and abandon her just as easily. But to Bio-Cio San, this is no game and the love and betrayal she feels is all too real. Enveloped in Puccini's stunning music, this visually beautiful production is the perfect match. Pittsburgh Opera is proud to partner with Cincinnati Opera, Detroit Opera, and Utah Opera to co-produce this reinvention of Puccini's classic, uncovering new and resonant meaning for all audiences to enjoy. Antony Walker conducts; Original production conceived and directed by Matthew Ozawa; Associate Stage Director, Melanie Backing. We will meet at the ILR parking lot for carpooling, or at the Benedum Center otherwise.
Deadline for payment and enrollment: March 7.
Minimum: 3
Fees: Member $43.00; Non-Member $58
When Mona finds a mysterious suitcase filled with stolen masterpieces, she must grapple with a choice to save these priceless paintings or save her son- the thief. Burning the paintings would destroy the evidence of her son's crime, but one of the paintings-Lucien Freud's "Woman With Eyes Closed:-looks just like her own mother, a painter who died when Mona was still young. The uncanny resemblance unlocks long-buried memories that fuel the fires of three different possible endings. This world premiere opera from award-winning composer Jennifer Hidden (Cold Mountain) is inspired by a real-life art heist, and confronts the question "what is the true value of a work of art?" This opera needs to be seen at least twice; each night of the production has the possibility of a completely new ending! Antony Walker conducts; Kristine McIntyre directs. Commissioned by Opera Philadelphia. We will meet at the ILR parking lot or at the Bitz Opera Factory. The venue is in Strip District.
Deadline for payment and enrollment: April 1.
Minimum: 3
Fees: Member $43.00; Non-Member $58.00
This class will further expand on the game of pickleball. The instructor will expand on the basics of Pickleball play, scoring, and strategies. The class will be conducted at the pickleball/tennis courts located on Keister Road weather permitting. In the event of inclement weather, the class will be conducted in the Aebersold Student Recreation Center (ARC). Participants should come dressed to play wearing athletic apparel and shoes. Paddles and balls will be provided.
Minimum: 4, Max: 12
Fees: Member $0.00; Non-Member $15.00
Prepare for this tour by attending either the in-person class program or the online class by Zoom, the day before, "Dr. Frank W. Preston and Preston Park". Register to join this activity, led by Friends of Preston Park Executive Director, Anthony Stagno, who will take you on a 2-3 hour walking tour of buildings and grounds of Preston Park, 215. E. Eberhart Road, Butler, PA. Meet in the parking lot at Preston Park, near the Rest Rooms.
Minimum: 10
Fees: Member $0.00; Non-Member $15.00
The Relic Crusade has erected a Shrine to the Saints in Saint Michael the Archangel Greek Ukrainian Catholic Church. Located in Lyndora, Pennsylvania, this is the largest collection of Relics in an Eastern Rite Church. Note: Optional donation. Reservations for groups of 10 or more
Fees: Member $0.00; Non-Member $15.00
We will tour the Steamfitters' Technology Center that provides advanced training from skilled industry professionals for those pursuing a career in building and maintaining piping systems in a variety of industrial and residential facilities. We will see the extensive supply of equipment needed for training in these careers. This state of the art facility aids steamfitters as they have five years of training to fabricate, install and service all types of hot water and steam piping systems. Lunch will be served to participants at the Events Center at the facility. We will meet at Steamfitters before 11 in the parking lot of Steamfitters 230 Wise Rd. Harmony PA.
Minimum: 5, Max: 15
Fees: Member $0.00; Non-Member $15.00
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