Pittsburgh sits at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers, forming the Ohio River.  With so much water surrounding the City, it is important to have a unit dedicated to not only water rescue, but also enforcement of boating and fishing regulations. Pittsburgh's answer to this unique need is its River Rescue Unit.  

Go behind-the-scenes of Pittsburgh River Rescue at their boat house on the Allegheny River, where this specialized unit combines Emergency Medical Services, SCUBA Search & Rescue, and River Patrol into a single unit to protect and serve.   

Tour highlights will include the history of the River Rescue Unit, insight into the specialized training required of unit members, and a look at some of the equipment they use.

TOUR HOST BIO:

The River Rescue Unit was formed in March of 1986 by combining the efforts of the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services' SCUBA Search & Rescue Team with those of the Bureau of Police River Patrol.

The Paramedics who staff the River Rescue Units are certified as Public Safety Divers and are responsible for surface and subsurface water rescue, They also administer ALS emergency medical care to victims until they are transferred to the care of a land-based Medic Unit for additional treatment and transport.

The Police Officers assigned to River Rescue are responsible for piloting the various water rescue craft as well as for enforcing the regulations of the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Code.

The primary mission of the River Rescue Unit is to prevent and to respond to waterborne emergencies in the waterways in and around the City of Pittsburgh.

The Unit is also an integral part of the waterways community by providing assistance to the largest number of registered recreational boats in Pennsylvania and providing port security for the second-largest inland port in the United States. Partnering with federal, state and other agencies, River Rescue remains dedicated to incident prevention as well as emergency response.

TOUR STARTS/ENDS: North Shore River Walk, 115 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

• There are parts of this tour that are not wheelchair-accessible.

• Photography is allowed

• Guests will be required to wear a PFD (Personal Flotation Device) which will be provided by River Rescue personnel.

NOTICE: Dates and times are subject to change under emergency circumstances beyond the control of DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh River Rescue Unit. In the event of cancellation, ticket holders will be notified at the earliest opportunity and tour times affected will be rescheduled.

DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh follows CDC guidelines for the safety of our ticket holders; in addition, we do require a mask for entry to any building that requires a mask be worn--regardless of vaccination status.

Additional events you may be interested in:

Pittsburgh sits at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers, forming the Ohio River.  With so much water surrounding the City, it is important to have a unit dedicated to not only water rescue, but also enforcement of boating and fishing regulations. Pittsburgh's answer to this unique need is its River Rescue Unit.  

Go behind-the-scenes of Pittsburgh River Rescue at their boat house on the Allegheny River, where this specialized unit combines Emergency Medical Services, SCUBA Search & Rescue, and River Patrol into a single unit to protect and serve.   

Tour highlights will include the history of the River Rescue Unit, insight into the specialized training required of unit members, and a look at some of the equipment they use.

TOUR HOST BIO:

The River Rescue Unit was formed in March of 1986 by combining the efforts of the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services' SCUBA Search & Rescue Team with those of the Bureau of Police River Patrol.

The Paramedics who staff the River Rescue Units are certified as Public Safety Divers and are responsible for surface and subsurface water rescue, They also administer ALS emergency medical care to victims until they are transferred to the care of a land-based Medic Unit for additional treatment and transport.

The Police Officers assigned to River Rescue are responsible for piloting the various water rescue craft as well as for enforcing the regulations of the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Code.

The primary mission of the River Rescue Unit is to prevent and to respond to waterborne emergencies in the waterways in and around the City of Pittsburgh.

The Unit is also an integral part of the waterways community by providing assistance to the largest number of registered recreational boats in Pennsylvania and providing port security for the second-largest inland port in the United States. Partnering with federal, state and other agencies, River Rescue remains dedicated to incident prevention as well as emergency response.

TOUR STARTS/ENDS: North Shore River Walk, 115 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

• There are parts of this tour that are not wheelchair-accessible.

• Photography is allowed

• Guests will be required to wear a PFD (Personal Flotation Device) which will be provided by River Rescue personnel.

NOTICE: Dates and times are subject to change under emergency circumstances beyond the control of DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh River Rescue Unit. In the event of cancellation, ticket holders will be notified at the earliest opportunity and tour times affected will be rescheduled.

DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh follows CDC guidelines for the safety of our ticket holders; in addition, we do require a mask for entry to any building that requires a mask be worn--regardless of vaccination status.

Additional events you may be interested in:

Pittsburgh sits at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers, forming the Ohio River.  With so much water surrounding the City, it is important to have a unit dedicated to not only water rescue, but also enforcement of boating and fishing regulations. Pittsburgh's answer to this unique need is its River Rescue Unit.  

Go behind-the-scenes of Pittsburgh River Rescue at their boat house on the Allegheny River, where this specialized unit combines Emergency Medical Services, SCUBA Search & Rescue, and River Patrol into a single unit to protect and serve.   

Tour highlights will include the history of the River Rescue Unit, insight into the specialized training required of unit members, and a look at some of the equipment they use.

TOUR HOST BIO:

The River Rescue Unit was formed in March of 1986 by combining the efforts of the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services' SCUBA Search & Rescue Team with those of the Bureau of Police River Patrol.

The Paramedics who staff the River Rescue Units are certified as Public Safety Divers and are responsible for surface and subsurface water rescue, They also administer ALS emergency medical care to victims until they are transferred to the care of a land-based Medic Unit for additional treatment and transport.

The Police Officers assigned to River Rescue are responsible for piloting the various water rescue craft as well as for enforcing the regulations of the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Code.

The primary mission of the River Rescue Unit is to prevent and to respond to waterborne emergencies in the waterways in and around the City of Pittsburgh.

The Unit is also an integral part of the waterways community by providing assistance to the largest number of registered recreational boats in Pennsylvania and providing port security for the second-largest inland port in the United States. Partnering with federal, state and other agencies, River Rescue remains dedicated to incident prevention as well as emergency response.

TOUR STARTS/ENDS: North Shore River Walk, 115 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

• There are parts of this tour that are not wheelchair-accessible.

• Photography is allowed

• Guests will be required to wear a PFD (Personal Flotation Device) which will be provided by River Rescue personnel.

NOTICE: Dates and times are subject to change under emergency circumstances beyond the control of DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh River Rescue Unit. In the event of cancellation, ticket holders will be notified at the earliest opportunity and tour times affected will be rescheduled.

DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh follows CDC guidelines for the safety of our ticket holders; in addition, we do require a mask for entry to any building that requires a mask be worn--regardless of vaccination status.

Additional events you may be interested in:

Pittsburgh sits at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers, forming the Ohio River.  With so much water surrounding the City, it is important to have a unit dedicated to not only water rescue, but also enforcement of boating and fishing regulations. Pittsburgh's answer to this unique need is its River Rescue Unit.  

Go behind-the-scenes of Pittsburgh River Rescue at their boat house on the Allegheny River, where this specialized unit combines Emergency Medical Services, SCUBA Search & Rescue, and River Patrol into a single unit to protect and serve.   

Tour highlights will include the history of the River Rescue Unit, insight into the specialized training required of unit members, and a look at some of the equipment they use.

TOUR HOST BIO:

The River Rescue Unit was formed in March of 1986 by combining the efforts of the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services' SCUBA Search & Rescue Team with those of the Bureau of Police River Patrol.

The Paramedics who staff the River Rescue Units are certified as Public Safety Divers and are responsible for surface and subsurface water rescue, They also administer ALS emergency medical care to victims until they are transferred to the care of a land-based Medic Unit for additional treatment and transport.

The Police Officers assigned to River Rescue are responsible for piloting the various water rescue craft as well as for enforcing the regulations of the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Code.

The primary mission of the River Rescue Unit is to prevent and to respond to waterborne emergencies in the waterways in and around the City of Pittsburgh.

The Unit is also an integral part of the waterways community by providing assistance to the largest number of registered recreational boats in Pennsylvania and providing port security for the second-largest inland port in the United States. Partnering with federal, state and other agencies, River Rescue remains dedicated to incident prevention as well as emergency response.

TOUR STARTS/ENDS: North Shore River Walk, 115 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

• There are parts of this tour that are not wheelchair-accessible.

• Photography is allowed

• Guests will be required to wear a PFD (Personal Flotation Device) which will be provided by River Rescue personnel.

NOTICE: Dates and times are subject to change under emergency circumstances beyond the control of DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh River Rescue Unit. In the event of cancellation, ticket holders will be notified at the earliest opportunity and tour times affected will be rescheduled.

DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh follows CDC guidelines for the safety of our ticket holders; in addition, we do require a mask for entry to any building that requires a mask be worn--regardless of vaccination status.

Additional events you may be interested in:

Step back in time as the doors are opened to the historic Pittsburgh Stained Glass Studios, currently in their 114th year of continual operation – 111 of which has been in its current location. See examples of the Studios' work created in a bygone era, as well as contemporary and current projects. Methods, materials and tools used to create traditional stained-glass windows will also be discussed and on display.

TOUR HOST BIO:

Kirk Weaver, a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, is the 3rd generation of his family to be at the helm of Pittsburgh Stained Glass Studios. He completed his apprenticeship under the tutelage of his grandfather, father and a host of artisans, who provided a unique perspective into the art, craft, and business of stained glass.  In over forty years working with stained glass Mr. Weaver has been President of the Stained Glass Association of America and, Controller of Stained Glass the oldest continually published magazine dedicated to stained glass.

Works from Pittsburgh Stained Glass Studios have been included in prestigious Landmark Buildings and hundreds of churches throughout the country.  In addition to designing and creating new original stained glass windows, the Studio is a leader in the restoration, conservation, preservation, and protection of stained glass windows. Over the past several decades, they have returned hundreds of historic stained glass windows to their original glory.

TOUR STARTS/ENDS: Pittsburgh Stained Glass Studio, 160 Warden Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15220

• There are parts of this tour that are not wheelchair-accessible.

• Photography is allowed.

• The tour will be confined to the first and second floor of the building. Neither floor is ADA compliant.

Additional events you may be interested in:

Step back in time as the doors are opened to the historic Pittsburgh Stained Glass Studios, currently in their 114th year of continual operation – 111 of which has been in its current location. See examples of the Studios' work created in a bygone era, as well as contemporary and current projects. Methods, materials and tools used to create traditional stained-glass windows will also be discussed and on display.

TOUR HOST BIO:

Kirk Weaver, a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, is the 3rd generation of his family to be at the helm of Pittsburgh Stained Glass Studios. He completed his apprenticeship under the tutelage of his grandfather, father and a host of artisans, who provided a unique perspective into the art, craft, and business of stained glass.  In over forty years working with stained glass Mr. Weaver has been President of the Stained Glass Association of America and, Controller of Stained Glass the oldest continually published magazine dedicated to stained glass.

Works from Pittsburgh Stained Glass Studios have been included in prestigious Landmark Buildings and hundreds of churches throughout the country.  In addition to designing and creating new original stained glass windows, the Studio is a leader in the restoration, conservation, preservation, and protection of stained glass windows. Over the past several decades, they have returned hundreds of historic stained glass windows to their original glory.

TOUR STARTS/ENDS: Pittsburgh Stained Glass Studio, 160 Warden Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15220

• There are parts of this tour that are not wheelchair-accessible.

• Photography is allowed.

• The tour will be confined to the first and second floor of the building. Neither floor is ADA compliant.

Additional events you may be interested in:

Step back in time as the doors are opened to the historic Pittsburgh Stained Glass Studios, currently in their 114th year of continual operation – 111 of which has been in its current location. See examples of the Studios' work created in a bygone era, as well as contemporary and current projects. Methods, materials and tools used to create traditional stained-glass windows will also be discussed and on display.

TOUR HOST BIO:

Kirk Weaver, a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, is the 3rd generation of his family to be at the helm of Pittsburgh Stained Glass Studios. He completed his apprenticeship under the tutelage of his grandfather, father and a host of artisans, who provided a unique perspective into the art, craft, and business of stained glass.  In over forty years working with stained glass Mr. Weaver has been President of the Stained Glass Association of America and, Controller of Stained Glass the oldest continually published magazine dedicated to stained glass.

Works from Pittsburgh Stained Glass Studios have been included in prestigious Landmark Buildings and hundreds of churches throughout the country.  In addition to designing and creating new original stained glass windows, the Studio is a leader in the restoration, conservation, preservation, and protection of stained glass windows. Over the past several decades, they have returned hundreds of historic stained glass windows to their original glory.

TOUR STARTS/ENDS: Pittsburgh Stained Glass Studio, 160 Warden Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15220

• There are parts of this tour that are not wheelchair-accessible.

• Photography is allowed.

• The tour will be confined to the first and second floor of the building. Neither floor is ADA compliant.

Additional events you may be interested in:

Please join DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh and the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police for a behind-the-scenes tour of Pittsburgh’s Mounted Police. 

Officers will show you their daily activities and let you meet their equine partners! 

Tour highlights will include the history of the City of Pittsburgh and its use of horses specifically within the Bureau, how the Mounted Unit was revived, where the horses come from, their background, and how the city acquired them, as well as training of the horses, including their exclusive training for police work in an urban environment.

TOUR HOST BIO:

The City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Mounted Unit is responsible for carrying out the basic functions of the Bureau, participating in community outreach programs, assisting and serving as a support unit in special operations including search and rescue and civil disorder/crowd dispersal, and training incoming officers to the unit to be proficient in all equine skills.

TOUR STARTS/ENDS: Riverview Valley Stables, 834 Grand Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

• There are parts of this tour that are not wheelchair-accessible.

• Restrooms are available.

• Photography is allowed.

NOTICE: Dates and times are subject to change under emergency circumstances beyond the control of DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Mounted Unit. In the event of cancellation, ticket holders will be notified at the earliest opportunity and tour times affected will be rescheduled.

DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh will donate a portion of ticket proceeds to the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Mounted Unit.

Additional events you may be interested in:

Please join DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh and the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police for a behind-the-scenes tour of Pittsburgh’s Mounted Police. 

Officers will show you their daily activities and let you meet their equine partners! 

Tour highlights will include the history of the City of Pittsburgh and its use of horses specifically within the Bureau, how the Mounted Unit was revived, where the horses come from, their background, and how the city acquired them, as well as training of the horses, including their exclusive training for police work in an urban environment.

TOUR HOST BIO:

The City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Mounted Unit is responsible for carrying out the basic functions of the Bureau, participating in community outreach programs, assisting and serving as a support unit in special operations including search and rescue and civil disorder/crowd dispersal, and training incoming officers to the unit to be proficient in all equine skills.

TOUR STARTS/ENDS: Riverview Valley Stables, 834 Grand Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

• There are parts of this tour that are not wheelchair-accessible.

• Restrooms are available.

• Photography is allowed.

NOTICE: Dates and times are subject to change under emergency circumstances beyond the control of DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Mounted Unit. In the event of cancellation, ticket holders will be notified at the earliest opportunity and tour times affected will be rescheduled.

DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh will donate a portion of ticket proceeds to the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Mounted Unit.

Additional events you may be interested in:

Please join DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh and the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police for a behind-the-scenes tour of Pittsburgh’s Mounted Police. 

Officers will show you their daily activities and let you meet their equine partners! 

Tour highlights will include the history of the City of Pittsburgh and its use of horses specifically within the Bureau, how the Mounted Unit was revived, where the horses come from, their background, and how the city acquired them, as well as training of the horses, including their exclusive training for police work in an urban environment.

TOUR HOST BIO:

The City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Mounted Unit is responsible for carrying out the basic functions of the Bureau, participating in community outreach programs, assisting and serving as a support unit in special operations including search and rescue and civil disorder/crowd dispersal, and training incoming officers to the unit to be proficient in all equine skills.

TOUR STARTS/ENDS: Riverview Valley Stables, 834 Grand Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

• There are parts of this tour that are not wheelchair-accessible.

• Restrooms are available.

• Photography is allowed.

NOTICE: Dates and times are subject to change under emergency circumstances beyond the control of DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Mounted Unit. In the event of cancellation, ticket holders will be notified at the earliest opportunity and tour times affected will be rescheduled.

DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh will donate a portion of ticket proceeds to the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Mounted Unit.

Additional events you may be interested in:

Please join DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh and the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police for a behind-the-scenes tour of Pittsburgh’s Mounted Police. 

Officers will show you their daily activities and let you meet their equine partners! 

Tour highlights will include the history of the City of Pittsburgh and its use of horses specifically within the Bureau, how the Mounted Unit was revived, where the horses come from, their background, and how the city acquired them, as well as training of the horses, including their exclusive training for police work in an urban environment.

TOUR HOST BIO:

The City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Mounted Unit is responsible for carrying out the basic functions of the Bureau, participating in community outreach programs, assisting and serving as a support unit in special operations including search and rescue and civil disorder/crowd dispersal, and training incoming officers to the unit to be proficient in all equine skills.

TOUR STARTS/ENDS: Riverview Valley Stables, 834 Grand Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

• There are parts of this tour that are not wheelchair-accessible.

• Restrooms are available.

• Photography is allowed.

NOTICE: Dates and times are subject to change under emergency circumstances beyond the control of DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Mounted Unit. In the event of cancellation, ticket holders will be notified at the earliest opportunity and tour times affected will be rescheduled.

DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh will donate a portion of ticket proceeds to the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Mounted Unit.

Additional events you may be interested in:

Visit Rodef Shalom for an introduction to the oldest and largest Reform Jewish congregation in Western PA. Learn about its founders, who settled in Pittsburgh in the late 1840s. Tour its majestic sanctuary, designed by Henry Hornbostel, and in use since 1907. Get a good look at magnificent stained glass windows by the Willet Studio and Hermann Schladermundt. Learn how later building additions reflected the expanding activities of the congregation. After the official tour, visit the adjacent Biblical Botanical Garden, a restful oasis designed as a replica of ancient Israel and featuring plants mentioned in the Bible or with Biblical names.

TOUR HOST BIO:

Martha Berg is the Archivist for Rodef Shalom Congregation and has done extensive research into its history. She has also worked as an archivist for the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center and for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

TOUR STARTS/ENDS: Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Free parking available in the lot behind the building; enter from Morewood or Devonshire. 71B and 71D buses stop at Fifth and Morewood.

• Photo ID is required.

• Restrooms are available.

• Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are available.

• Photography is allowed.

Additional events you may be interested in:

Visit Rodef Shalom for an introduction to the oldest and largest Reform Jewish congregation in Western PA. Learn about its founders, who settled in Pittsburgh in the late 1840s. Tour its majestic sanctuary, designed by Henry Hornbostel, and in use since 1907. Get a good look at magnificent stained glass windows by the Willet Studio and Hermann Schladermundt. Learn how later building additions reflected the expanding activities of the congregation. After the official tour, visit the adjacent Biblical Botanical Garden, a restful oasis designed as a replica of ancient Israel and featuring plants mentioned in the Bible or with Biblical names.

TOUR HOST BIO:

Martha Berg is the Archivist for Rodef Shalom Congregation and has done extensive research into its history. She has also worked as an archivist for the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center and for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

TOUR STARTS/ENDS: Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Free parking available in the lot behind the building; enter from Morewood or Devonshire. 71B and 71D buses stop at Fifth and Morewood.

• Photo ID is required.

• Restrooms are available.

• Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are available.

• Photography is allowed.

Additional events you may be interested in:

Visit Rodef Shalom for an introduction to the oldest and largest Reform Jewish congregation in Western PA. Learn about its founders, who settled in Pittsburgh in the late 1840s. Tour its majestic sanctuary, designed by Henry Hornbostel, and in use since 1907. Get a good look at magnificent stained glass windows by the Willet Studio and Hermann Schladermundt. Learn how later building additions reflected the expanding activities of the congregation. After the official tour, visit the adjacent Biblical Botanical Garden, a restful oasis designed as a replica of ancient Israel and featuring plants mentioned in the Bible or with Biblical names.

TOUR HOST BIO:

Martha Berg is the Archivist for Rodef Shalom Congregation and has done extensive research into its history. She has also worked as an archivist for the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center and for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

TOUR STARTS/ENDS: Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Free parking available in the lot behind the building; enter from Morewood or Devonshire. 71B and 71D buses stop at Fifth and Morewood.

• Photo ID is required.

• Restrooms are available.

• Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are available.

• Photography is allowed.

Additional events you may be interested in:

Visit Rodef Shalom for an introduction to the oldest and largest Reform Jewish congregation in Western PA. Learn about its founders, who settled in Pittsburgh in the late 1840s. Tour its majestic sanctuary, designed by Henry Hornbostel, and in use since 1907. Get a good look at magnificent stained glass windows by the Willet Studio and Hermann Schladermundt. Learn how later building additions reflected the expanding activities of the congregation. After the official tour, visit the adjacent Biblical Botanical Garden, a restful oasis designed as a replica of ancient Israel and featuring plants mentioned in the Bible or with Biblical names.

TOUR HOST BIO:

Martha Berg is the Archivist for Rodef Shalom Congregation and has done extensive research into its history. She has also worked as an archivist for the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center and for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

TOUR STARTS/ENDS: Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Free parking available in the lot behind the building; enter from Morewood or Devonshire. 71B and 71D buses stop at Fifth and Morewood.

• Photo ID is required.

• Restrooms are available.

• Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are available.

• Photography is allowed.

Additional events you may be interested in:

Did you know that the Pittsburgh Playhouse is part of Point Park University? Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of this great local venue!

An in depth look at the venues, back stages and production studios at the Pittsburgh Playhouse as well as historic looks at the adjoining Gilded Era Bank Center and Stock Exchange.

TOUR HOST BIO:

Kim Martin has been associated with Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse since her start as a student in 1983. She stayed on at Point Park to work in the Conservatory of Dance and Music where she assisted in the implementation of a number of programs.

She left Point Park to become assistant to the publisher at In Pittsburgh Newsweekly, Inc. In the following year, Martin was appointed the first executive director of Pennsylvania Presenters.

In 1996, she became the artistic director at Apple Hill Playhouse. In addition, she directed at various theaters in and around the Pittsburgh area, including: Pittsburgh Playhouse, Barebones Productions, City Theatre's Young Playwrights Festival, Axiom Theatre, Apple Hill Playhouse, Pyramid Productions, Upstairs Theatre, The New Group Theatre, Red Barn Theatre and Geneva College.

In 1999, Martin returned to the Pittsburgh Playhouse and Point Park to serve as production stage manager and to create and develop the stage-management program at the University, and has since enjoyed the opportunity to build upon and utilize her abilities in the technical aspects of theatrical production.

After directing, stage managing, producing and acting in more than 500 productions, Martin is currently serving as general manager/producer of the Pittsburgh Playhouse. 

TOUR STARTS/ENDS: 350 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA  15222

• Photography is allowed.

• Restrooms are available.

• Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are available.

• There are parts of this tour that are not wheelchair-accessible.

Additional events you may be interested in:

Did you know that the Pittsburgh Playhouse is part of Point Park University? Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of this great local venue!

An in depth look at the venues, back stages and production studios at the Pittsburgh Playhouse as well as historic looks at the adjoining Gilded Era Bank Center and Stock Exchange.

TOUR HOST BIO:

Kim Martin has been associated with Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse since her start as a student in 1983. She stayed on at Point Park to work in the Conservatory of Dance and Music where she assisted in the implementation of a number of programs.

She left Point Park to become assistant to the publisher at In Pittsburgh Newsweekly, Inc. In the following year, Martin was appointed the first executive director of Pennsylvania Presenters.

In 1996, she became the artistic director at Apple Hill Playhouse. In addition, she directed at various theaters in and around the Pittsburgh area, including: Pittsburgh Playhouse, Barebones Productions, City Theatre's Young Playwrights Festival, Axiom Theatre, Apple Hill Playhouse, Pyramid Productions, Upstairs Theatre, The New Group Theatre, Red Barn Theatre and Geneva College.

In 1999, Martin returned to the Pittsburgh Playhouse and Point Park to serve as production stage manager and to create and develop the stage-management program at the University, and has since enjoyed the opportunity to build upon and utilize her abilities in the technical aspects of theatrical production.

After directing, stage managing, producing and acting in more than 500 productions, Martin is currently serving as general manager/producer of the Pittsburgh Playhouse. 

TOUR STARTS/ENDS: 350 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA  15222

• Photography is allowed.

• Restrooms are available.

• Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are available.

• There are parts of this tour that are not wheelchair-accessible.

Additional events you may be interested in:

Did you know that the Pittsburgh Playhouse is part of Point Park University? Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of this great local venue!

An in depth look at the venues, back stages and production studios at the Pittsburgh Playhouse as well as historic looks at the adjoining Gilded Era Bank Center and Stock Exchange.

TOUR HOST BIO:

Kim Martin has been associated with Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse since her start as a student in 1983. She stayed on at Point Park to work in the Conservatory of Dance and Music where she assisted in the implementation of a number of programs.

She left Point Park to become assistant to the publisher at In Pittsburgh Newsweekly, Inc. In the following year, Martin was appointed the first executive director of Pennsylvania Presenters.

In 1996, she became the artistic director at Apple Hill Playhouse. In addition, she directed at various theaters in and around the Pittsburgh area, including: Pittsburgh Playhouse, Barebones Productions, City Theatre's Young Playwrights Festival, Axiom Theatre, Apple Hill Playhouse, Pyramid Productions, Upstairs Theatre, The New Group Theatre, Red Barn Theatre and Geneva College.

In 1999, Martin returned to the Pittsburgh Playhouse and Point Park to serve as production stage manager and to create and develop the stage-management program at the University, and has since enjoyed the opportunity to build upon and utilize her abilities in the technical aspects of theatrical production.

After directing, stage managing, producing and acting in more than 500 productions, Martin is currently serving as general manager/producer of the Pittsburgh Playhouse. 

TOUR STARTS/ENDS: 350 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA  15222

• Photography is allowed.

• Restrooms are available.

• Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are available.

• There are parts of this tour that are not wheelchair-accessible.

Additional events you may be interested in:

Did you know that the Pittsburgh Playhouse is part of Point Park University? Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of this great local venue!

An in depth look at the venues, back stages and production studios at the Pittsburgh Playhouse as well as historic looks at the adjoining Gilded Era Bank Center and Stock Exchange.

TOUR HOST BIO:

Kim Martin has been associated with Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse since her start as a student in 1983. She stayed on at Point Park to work in the Conservatory of Dance and Music where she assisted in the implementation of a number of programs.

She left Point Park to become assistant to the publisher at In Pittsburgh Newsweekly, Inc. In the following year, Martin was appointed the first executive director of Pennsylvania Presenters.

In 1996, she became the artistic director at Apple Hill Playhouse. In addition, she directed at various theaters in and around the Pittsburgh area, including: Pittsburgh Playhouse, Barebones Productions, City Theatre's Young Playwrights Festival, Axiom Theatre, Apple Hill Playhouse, Pyramid Productions, Upstairs Theatre, The New Group Theatre, Red Barn Theatre and Geneva College.

In 1999, Martin returned to the Pittsburgh Playhouse and Point Park to serve as production stage manager and to create and develop the stage-management program at the University, and has since enjoyed the opportunity to build upon and utilize her abilities in the technical aspects of theatrical production.

After directing, stage managing, producing and acting in more than 500 productions, Martin is currently serving as general manager/producer of the Pittsburgh Playhouse. 

TOUR STARTS/ENDS: 350 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA  15222

• Photography is allowed.

• Restrooms are available.

• Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are available.

• There are parts of this tour that are not wheelchair-accessible.

Additional events you may be interested in:

Go on a guided tour of Western Pennsylvania's most active mosque and find out "what goes on in there!".

Learn about the Pittsburgh Muslim community, how mosques are traditionally designed, and the varieties of worship and functions that take place within our walls. After our building tour, guests are taken back in time as they listen to a story from the life of the Prophet Muhammad summarizing the Islamic religion. Imam Chris will then open the floor for all your inquiries about the community and the faith.

TOUR HOST BIO:

Imam Chris Caras is finishing his 4th year as the religious director of the ICP. Imam Chris is a convert to Islam originally from Peoria, Illinois. He studied Arabic, Islamic Law and Theology in Saudi Arabia and Malaysia before becoming an imam. Chris' wife is an accomplished Quran recital instructor, and they have 3 children together.

TOUR STARTS/ENDS: 4100 Bigelow Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

• Photography is allowed. 

• A restroom is available. 

• There are parts of this tour that are not wheel-chair accessible. 

• All visitors MUST wear modest "church clothes" attire when visiting the Islamic Center. For men, ideally this would be trousers and polo shirt for men.

  For women, a maxi dress, long skirt or trousers and long-sleeved shirt that completely covers the chest. Hat or scarf would be preferred for women, or you may try on a hijab and for a selfie photo with us.

• Be prepared to remove your shoes near the end of the tour before entering the prayer hall.

• Street parking is available

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Go on a guided tour of Western Pennsylvania's most active mosque and find out "what goes on in there!".

Learn about the Pittsburgh Muslim community, how mosques are traditionally designed, and the varieties of worship and functions that take place within our walls. After our building tour, guests are taken back in time as they listen to a story from the life of the Prophet Muhammad summarizing the Islamic religion. Imam Chris will then open the floor for all your inquiries about the community and the faith.

TOUR HOST BIO:

Imam Chris Caras is finishing his 4th year as the religious director of the ICP. Imam Chris is a convert to Islam originally from Peoria, Illinois. He studied Arabic, Islamic Law and Theology in Saudi Arabia and Malaysia before becoming an imam. Chris' wife is an accomplished Quran recital instructor, and they have 3 children together.

TOUR STARTS/ENDS: 4100 Bigelow Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

• Photography is allowed. 

• A restroom is available. 

• There are parts of this tour that are not wheel-chair accessible. 

• All visitors MUST wear modest "church clothes" attire when visiting the Islamic Center. For men, ideally this would be trousers and polo shirt for men.

  For women, a maxi dress, long skirt or trousers and long-sleeved shirt that completely covers the chest. Hat or scarf would be preferred for women, or you may try on a hijab and for a selfie photo with us.

• Be prepared to remove your shoes near the end of the tour before entering the prayer hall.

• Street parking is available

Additional events you may be interested in:

Go on a guided tour of Western Pennsylvania's most active mosque and find out "what goes on in there!".

Learn about the Pittsburgh Muslim community, how mosques are traditionally designed, and the varieties of worship and functions that take place within our walls. After our building tour, guests are taken back in time as they listen to a story from the life of the Prophet Muhammad summarizing the Islamic religion. Imam Chris will then open the floor for all your inquiries about the community and the faith.

TOUR HOST BIO:

Imam Chris Caras is finishing his 4th year as the religious director of the ICP. Imam Chris is a convert to Islam originally from Peoria, Illinois. He studied Arabic, Islamic Law and Theology in Saudi Arabia and Malaysia before becoming an imam. Chris' wife is an accomplished Quran recital instructor, and they have 3 children together.

TOUR STARTS/ENDS: 4100 Bigelow Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

• Photography is allowed. 

• A restroom is available. 

• There are parts of this tour that are not wheel-chair accessible. 

• All visitors MUST wear modest "church clothes" attire when visiting the Islamic Center. For men, ideally this would be trousers and polo shirt for men.

  For women, a maxi dress, long skirt or trousers and long-sleeved shirt that completely covers the chest. Hat or scarf would be preferred for women, or you may try on a hijab and for a selfie photo with us.

• Be prepared to remove your shoes near the end of the tour before entering the prayer hall.

• Street parking is available

Additional events you may be interested in:

Go on a guided tour of Western Pennsylvania's most active mosque and find out "what goes on in there!".

Learn about the Pittsburgh Muslim community, how mosques are traditionally designed, and the varieties of worship and functions that take place within our walls. After our building tour, guests are taken back in time as they listen to a story from the life of the Prophet Muhammad summarizing the Islamic religion. Imam Chris will then open the floor for all your inquiries about the community and the faith.

TOUR HOST BIO:

Imam Chris Caras is finishing his 4th year as the religious director of the ICP. Imam Chris is a convert to Islam originally from Peoria, Illinois. He studied Arabic, Islamic Law and Theology in Saudi Arabia and Malaysia before becoming an imam. Chris' wife is an accomplished Quran recital instructor, and they have 3 children together.

TOUR STARTS/ENDS: 4100 Bigelow Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

• Photography is allowed. 

• A restroom is available. 

• There are parts of this tour that are not wheel-chair accessible. 

• All visitors MUST wear modest "church clothes" attire when visiting the Islamic Center. For men, ideally this would be trousers and polo shirt for men.

  For women, a maxi dress, long skirt or trousers and long-sleeved shirt that completely covers the chest. Hat or scarf would be preferred for women, or you may try on a hijab and for a selfie photo with us.

• Be prepared to remove your shoes near the end of the tour before entering the prayer hall.

• Street parking is available

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The Beth Hamedrash Hagadol - Beth Jacob Synagogue, located at the edge of the Hill District, at 810 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, is the last remnant of Pittsburgh's all but vanished Jewish community of the Hill District. Richard Brean, a member of the synagogue, will lead you on a tour of the sanctuary, the fifth building that has housed the congregation since its founding in 1873. The oldest Orthodox congregation in Pittsburgh, the congregation will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2023, and Rich will explain its centrality to Jewish life in the Hill and the Americanization of its immigrant Jewish community.

TOUR HOST BIO:

Rich Brean received his MPA-UP from the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs in 1973 and remained on campus for two years as an Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and a preceptor in the Politics Department. He entered Harvard Law School in 1975 and, upon graduating in 1978, began a forty-year career with the United Steelworkers International Union’s Legal Department in Pittsburgh, retiring as USW General Counsel in 2018. Rich has been active for a number of years in the Princeton Alumni Association of Western Pennsylvania and is currently PAAWP President and Co-Chair of its Alumni Schools Committee. He has twice served on the Alumni Council, initially as a member of CORA and currently as Chair of the Committee on Nominations. A proud alumnus of Kenyon College, Rich was awarded an honorary doctorate in 2019 by Kenyon for his contributions to the American labor movement and USW, as well as his efforts to increase the enrollment of students from public urban high schools at the College. Rich and his wife, Karen Markison Brean, an architect and planner, are proud parents of Molly Brean ’13, who, proving that miracles do happen, recently moved from London to Pittsburgh to accept a job at Duolingo. One of Rich’s many hobbies is lecturing about the history of the Jewish Hill District, and last year he delivered two lectures at Rodef Shalom Congregation, which are available at the Rodef Shalom website. Rich has been a member of Beth Hamedrash Hagadol since 1987.

Ira Frank, the president of  Beth Hamedrash Hagodol-Beth Jacob Congregation will be on-site as well to welcome you.

TOUR STARTS/ENDS: Beth Hamedrash Hagodol-Beth Jacob Synagogue, 810 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

• Restrooms are available.

• Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are available.

• Photography is allowed .

DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh follows CDC guidelines for the safety of our ticket holders; in addition, we do require a mask for entry to any building that requires a mask be worn--regardless of vaccination status.

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The Beth Hamedrash Hagadol - Beth Jacob Synagogue, located at the edge of the Hill District, at 810 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, is the last remnant of Pittsburgh's all but vanished Jewish community of the Hill District. Richard Brean, a member of the synagogue, will lead you on a tour of the sanctuary, the fifth building that has housed the congregation since its founding in 1873. The oldest Orthodox congregation in Pittsburgh, the congregation will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2023, and Rich will explain its centrality to Jewish life in the Hill and the Americanization of its immigrant Jewish community.

TOUR HOST BIO:

Rich Brean received his MPA-UP from the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs in 1973 and remained on campus for two years as an Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and a preceptor in the Politics Department. He entered Harvard Law School in 1975 and, upon graduating in 1978, began a forty-year career with the United Steelworkers International Union’s Legal Department in Pittsburgh, retiring as USW General Counsel in 2018. Rich has been active for a number of years in the Princeton Alumni Association of Western Pennsylvania and is currently PAAWP President and Co-Chair of its Alumni Schools Committee. He has twice served on the Alumni Council, initially as a member of CORA and currently as Chair of the Committee on Nominations. A proud alumnus of Kenyon College, Rich was awarded an honorary doctorate in 2019 by Kenyon for his contributions to the American labor movement and USW, as well as his efforts to increase the enrollment of students from public urban high schools at the College. Rich and his wife, Karen Markison Brean, an architect and planner, are proud parents of Molly Brean ’13, who, proving that miracles do happen, recently moved from London to Pittsburgh to accept a job at Duolingo. One of Rich’s many hobbies is lecturing about the history of the Jewish Hill District, and last year he delivered two lectures at Rodef Shalom Congregation, which are available at the Rodef Shalom website. Rich has been a member of Beth Hamedrash Hagadol since 1987.

Ira Frank, the president of  Beth Hamedrash Hagodol-Beth Jacob Congregation will be on-site as well to welcome you.

TOUR STARTS/ENDS: Beth Hamedrash Hagodol-Beth Jacob Synagogue, 810 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

• Restrooms are available.

• Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are available.

• Photography is allowed .

DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh follows CDC guidelines for the safety of our ticket holders; in addition, we do require a mask for entry to any building that requires a mask be worn--regardless of vaccination status.

Additional events you may be interested in:

The Beth Hamedrash Hagadol - Beth Jacob Synagogue, located at the edge of the Hill District, at 810 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, is the last remnant of Pittsburgh's all but vanished Jewish community of the Hill District. Richard Brean, a member of the synagogue, will lead you on a tour of the sanctuary, the fifth building that has housed the congregation since its founding in 1873. The oldest Orthodox congregation in Pittsburgh, the congregation will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2023, and Rich will explain its centrality to Jewish life in the Hill and the Americanization of its immigrant Jewish community.

TOUR HOST BIO:

Rich Brean received his MPA-UP from the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs in 1973 and remained on campus for two years as an Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and a preceptor in the Politics Department. He entered Harvard Law School in 1975 and, upon graduating in 1978, began a forty-year career with the United Steelworkers International Union’s Legal Department in Pittsburgh, retiring as USW General Counsel in 2018. Rich has been active for a number of years in the Princeton Alumni Association of Western Pennsylvania and is currently PAAWP President and Co-Chair of its Alumni Schools Committee. He has twice served on the Alumni Council, initially as a member of CORA and currently as Chair of the Committee on Nominations. A proud alumnus of Kenyon College, Rich was awarded an honorary doctorate in 2019 by Kenyon for his contributions to the American labor movement and USW, as well as his efforts to increase the enrollment of students from public urban high schools at the College. Rich and his wife, Karen Markison Brean, an architect and planner, are proud parents of Molly Brean ’13, who, proving that miracles do happen, recently moved from London to Pittsburgh to accept a job at Duolingo. One of Rich’s many hobbies is lecturing about the history of the Jewish Hill District, and last year he delivered two lectures at Rodef Shalom Congregation, which are available at the Rodef Shalom website. Rich has been a member of Beth Hamedrash Hagadol since 1987.

Ira Frank, the president of  Beth Hamedrash Hagodol-Beth Jacob Congregation will be on-site as well to welcome you.

TOUR STARTS/ENDS: Beth Hamedrash Hagodol-Beth Jacob Synagogue, 810 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

• Restrooms are available.

• Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are available.

• Photography is allowed .

DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh follows CDC guidelines for the safety of our ticket holders; in addition, we do require a mask for entry to any building that requires a mask be worn--regardless of vaccination status.

Additional events you may be interested in:

The Beth Hamedrash Hagadol - Beth Jacob Synagogue, located at the edge of the Hill District, at 810 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, is the last remnant of Pittsburgh's all but vanished Jewish community of the Hill District. Richard Brean, a member of the synagogue, will lead you on a tour of the sanctuary, the fifth building that has housed the congregation since its founding in 1873. The oldest Orthodox congregation in Pittsburgh, the congregation will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2023, and Rich will explain its centrality to Jewish life in the Hill and the Americanization of its immigrant Jewish community.

TOUR HOST BIO:

Rich Brean received his MPA-UP from the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs in 1973 and remained on campus for two years as an Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and a preceptor in the Politics Department. He entered Harvard Law School in 1975 and, upon graduating in 1978, began a forty-year career with the United Steelworkers International Union’s Legal Department in Pittsburgh, retiring as USW General Counsel in 2018. Rich has been active for a number of years in the Princeton Alumni Association of Western Pennsylvania and is currently PAAWP President and Co-Chair of its Alumni Schools Committee. He has twice served on the Alumni Council, initially as a member of CORA and currently as Chair of the Committee on Nominations. A proud alumnus of Kenyon College, Rich was awarded an honorary doctorate in 2019 by Kenyon for his contributions to the American labor movement and USW, as well as his efforts to increase the enrollment of students from public urban high schools at the College. Rich and his wife, Karen Markison Brean, an architect and planner, are proud parents of Molly Brean ’13, who, proving that miracles do happen, recently moved from London to Pittsburgh to accept a job at Duolingo. One of Rich’s many hobbies is lecturing about the history of the Jewish Hill District, and last year he delivered two lectures at Rodef Shalom Congregation, which are available at the Rodef Shalom website. Rich has been a member of Beth Hamedrash Hagadol since 1987.

Ira Frank, the president of  Beth Hamedrash Hagodol-Beth Jacob Congregation will be on-site as well to welcome you.

TOUR STARTS/ENDS: Beth Hamedrash Hagodol-Beth Jacob Synagogue, 810 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

• Restrooms are available.

• Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are available.

• Photography is allowed .

DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh follows CDC guidelines for the safety of our ticket holders; in addition, we do require a mask for entry to any building that requires a mask be worn--regardless of vaccination status.

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We have all seen the movie where someone has to choose whether to cut the red wire or the blue wire with the clock under ten seconds. But, what is it really like? Find out from Pittsburgh's finest, the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Bomb Squad Unit.

From bomb suits and tactical gear to robotic platforms and total containment vessels, this tour will take you on a rare glimpse inside the Bomb Squad. Learn about the history of the unit, since its formation in 1964, while you tour the building. See firsthand the various pieces of equipment utilized by this highly specialized team, and check out some of the devices encountered from actual calls the unit has been part of.

TOUR HOST BIO:

The Pittsburgh Police Bomb Squad was formed in 1964. Today the unit is composed of 8 bomb technicians who receive extensive training from the F.B.I in electronics, rendering safe procedures and weapons of mass destruction. 

The unit has six robotic platforms, and technicians utilize state-of-the-art technology, equipment and bomb dogs to ensure that Pittsburgh remains at the forefront of explosive detection and render safe procedures. 

The unit also has certified scuba divers who can locate and render safe underwater hazardous devices. The Bomb Squad is dedicated to community interaction and participates in numerous community events throughout the year.

TOUR STARTS/ENDS: Pittsburgh Police Bomb Squad, 2945 Webster Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

• Photography is allowed. 

• A restroom is available. 

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You’ve probably driven by Choderwood a million times, never suspecting that a little piece of Eden is steps away.

Nestled along the Allegheny River in Highland Park, a hidden oasis makes the grind of the City seem worlds away.

Once you step through the gates of Choderwood, lush gardens, koi ponds, a riverside fire pit, a greenhouse enclosed swimming pool and a meditation hut await you to help melt your stress away while chickens and ducks provide fresh eggs daily.

TOUR HOST BIO:

What happens when a city boy and a country girl meet, marry and battle the stress of their corporate jobs by gardening? Choderwood!  Hear Jody and Steve’s story and what inspired them to create this harmonious space.

TOUR STARTS/ENDS: 7665 Lock Way West, Pittsburgh, PA. 15206
At the intersection of Washington Boulevard and Allegheny River Boulevard, turn into the industrial looking lot. Parking will be marked in the lot. Choderwood is the first house on the right.

• Photography is allowed. 

• A restroom is available. 

• Light refreshments will be offered. 

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You’ve probably driven by Choderwood a million times, never suspecting that a little piece of Eden is steps away.

Nestled along the Allegheny River in Highland Park, a hidden oasis makes the grind of the City seem worlds away.

Once you step through the gates of Choderwood, lush gardens, koi ponds, a riverside fire pit, a greenhouse enclosed swimming pool and a meditation hut await you to help melt your stress away while chickens and ducks provide fresh eggs daily.

TOUR HOST BIO:

What happens when a city boy and a country girl meet, marry and battle the stress of their corporate jobs by gardening? Choderwood!  Hear Jody and Steve’s story and what inspired them to create this harmonious space.

TOUR STARTS/ENDS: 7665 Lock Way West, Pittsburgh, PA. 15206
At the intersection of Washington Boulevard and Allegheny River Boulevard, turn into the industrial looking lot. Parking will be marked in the lot. Choderwood is the first house on the right.

• Photography is allowed. 

• A restroom is available. 

• Light refreshments will be offered. 

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