5 Places To Find History in the CV Area

How many times have you passed by that old building or that weird blue sign, but never stopped to see what it was?

There's a lot of history in the Chartiers Valley area. Here's five places you can reconnect with it:

Old St. Luke's Church: This historic church, established in 1765, is on Old Washington Pike in Scott Township. Old St. Luke's is historically connected to the French and Indian War, the Revolutionary War, and the Whiskey Rebellion of 1794. Information about its history and public tours is available on its website. Check back with Chartiers Valley Patch on Monday for a full article about the church's history and continuing significance.

Woodville Plantation and Neville House: Woodville Plantation and the home of John and Presley Neville in Collier Township is a strong link to Pennsylvania history in the late 1700s. The Neville family lived in the house from 1775 to 1815, and the site is now a look back in time, styled as it was during that time period and hosting numerous historical events throughout the year.

Bridgeville Area Historical Society: The Bridgeville Area Historical Society is a treasure trove of information about the land, people, schools and businesses in and outside of Bridgeville Borough. The historical society is now located in the "caboose" on Railroad Street, and is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Heidelberg Raceway and Sports Arena: Ever wonder why it's called Raceway Plaza? There used to be a track there, and it also was the site of traditional Big-Top circus events. Check out this article for more info.

Settlers Cabin Park: Archaeologists from Carnegie Museum of Natural History helped identify the historic log cabin on Greer Road in Oakdale, built in the 1780s, that gives this park its name. More information is available on the Allegheny County website.

There are even more, and if you can share info about a few other historical spots around town, share in the comments or add it to the Patch Boards.