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Trustee Emeritus Award for Excellence in the Stewardship of Historic Sites
In November 2000,
the National Trust for Historic Preservation presented this prestigious
award to The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America "for
acquiring, restoring, and interpreting a collection of historic properties
that offer invaluable opportunities to experience the rich variety of
America's heritage."
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NSCDA in Pennsylvania Museum Properties
There are two historic properties in Pennsylvania.
Stenton is in Philadelphia and
Woodville is in Pittsburgh.
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STENTON
(1723-1730)
Address:
4601 North Windrim at 18th Street, Germantown, Philadelphia, PA
Telephone:
(215) 329-7312
Open: Tuesday through Saturday:
1:00. to 4:00 p.m.
Directions:
Telephone for directions.
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Photograph by Erik Kvalsvik
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Stenton was designed and built between
1723 and 1730 by James Logan, William Penn's Proprietary Agent. An
elegant Early Georgian brick house, it has been relatively unaltered by
the passage of time.
Stenton is restored and handsomely
furnished as the home of the Logans through three generations from 1730
to 1830. Many items on display in the period rooms are fine Philadelphia-made
Logan family pieces. It also houses a significant collection of textiles.
During the time of the Revolution, Stenton was occupied briefly by both
General Washington and General Howe.
The present three-acre site preserves
landscapes, buildings and objects from the early colonial period to the
height of Philadelphia's federal period.
The Pennsylvania fieldstone barn,
built by James Logan's grandson, George, exhibits many early farming implements.
NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK
ACCREDITED: NSCDA MUSEUM
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Woodville-The John and
Presley Neville House
(1775-1785)
Address: Neville
House Associates
1375 Washington Pike
Bridgeville, PA 15017
Telephone:
(412) 221-0348
Open:
Year Round (closed on major
holidays)
Grounds
open Wed.-Sat 10-6 (Self guided tours)
House open Sunday 1-4 (Guided tours)
Directions:
Approximately
20 minutes southwest of Pittsburgh. From Pittsburgh follow the
Parkway West (Rte 279) to Interstate 79 South, to the Kirwan
Heights Exit 55. At the stoplight, turn left on Route 50
(Washington Pike) and Woodville is ½ mile on the left, just
prior to the intersection of Thoms Run Rd.
Website:
www.woodvilleplantation.org
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Photograph by Erik Kvalsvik
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Woodville,
built by General John Neville in 1775, was the country home of
Colonel Presley Neville, and is Western Pennsylvania’s principal
link to the late 18th century. A rare example of
Virginia-style architecture in Western PA, the interiors of the
home reflect the period of 1780-1820 and include meticulously
researched and restored furnishings, wall coverings and paint.
The Allegheny
County Committee of the National Society of The Colonial Dames
of America in the State of Pennsylvania, is involved in ongoing
restoration efforts throughout the house.
The house and
the surrounding three acres is owned by the Neville House
Associates Inc. (501c3), and is maintained and operated as a
living history farm and museum of life in the Federal period of
American history.
NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK
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