Ever since UPP published The Fallingwater Cookbook: Elsie Henderson’s Recipes and Memories in 2008, the now 101-year-old Henderson has made at least two annual visits to Fallingwater to sign copies of the book and visit with those touring this Frank Lloyd Wright icon. Those standing visits are on Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. This Memorial Day will be no different. Henderson will visit Fallingwater on May 23, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., accompanied by UPP publicist Maria Sticco. “Elsie gets so much enjoyment out of talking to the crowds at Fallingwater, and sharing memories of the 15 years she worked…

(geographically arranged from Cumberland to Pittsburgh) 1 Mile 5 – Helmstetter’s Curve For the first 13 miles the GAP is a rail-with-trail. You share the route with a classic steam train. Time your ride to catch the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad’s Mt. Thunder pounding through the sweeping 1/2 mile Helmstetter’s Curve on its way up the east side of Big Savage Mountain to Frostburg, MD.   2 Mile 22 – Big Savage Tunnel & Overlook Stop and relax at the Big Savage Overlook. From the edge of the trail you look southeast to waves of folded mountains and 3 states,…

Take this opportunity to enjoy the rich history and scenic beauty of the Great Allegheny Passage Trail, which stretches from Pittsburgh, PA to Washington, D.C. The trail is featured in the book An Uncommon Passage: Traveling through History on the Great Allegheny Passage Trail, by Edward K. Muller and Paul g Wiegman. An Uncommon Passage reveals the historic importance of the Great Allegheny Passage Trail, now a scenic hiking and biking trail that stretches from Pittsburgh, PA to Washington, D.C. Through beautiful contemporary photos, historic illustrations and a compelling narrative, the rich history of the trail comes to life for visitors (and everyone) to…

Pittsburgh’s North Side has been in the news a lot lately. The community is trying to raise money to rebuild a historic fountain, renovate a landmark theater, and is marking the loss of a historic factory. Pittsburgh Steelers Chairman Dan Rooney and architectural historian Carol Peterson have written the definitive history of this neighborhood. You’re invited to hear them discuss their book and get a signed copy. April 21, 6 p.m. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh-North Side 1230 Federal St. Pittsburgh, PA 15212 April 28, 6:30 p.m. Classic Lines 5825 Forbes Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15217 May 27, 6 p.m. Allegheny City…