Robinson Township Historical Society

Come and see our newly refurbished Robinson Township Historical Society museum! 1000 Church Hill Road Tuesdays and Thursdays 13:30 pm.Come and see our newly refurbished Robinson Township Historical Society museum! 1000 Church Hill Road Tuesdays and Thursdays 13:30 pm.

We are looking for any information about an old one-room schoolhouse located at Regina, Silver, and Clever Roads and believed to be called the Kansas School or the Phillips School. Does the building still exist in any form? If so, exactly where? Also, why was it called the Kansas School? Any information is welcome. Thank you!

What is your favorite memory of Thomas J. Birko memorial stadium? A special moment? I big event?

Do you remember the Moon Run Presbyterian Church on McKees Rocks Road? We are interested in the history of the church. The building was sold as a home in 2016, but what happened to the congregation? Any information on the church and its history would be much appreciated!

Does anyone know WHY so many of Robinson’s streets have girls’ or women’s names? Any specifics would be appreciated!Does anyone know WHY so many of Robinson’s streets have girls’ or women’s names? Any specifics would be appreciated!

Remember when Dairy Queen was located next to Karns Bakery on Route 60? Did you know that the Karns family owned both businesses? Do you have any fond memories of Dairy Queen?Remember when Dairy Queen was located next to Karns Bakery on Route 60? Did you know that the Karns family owned both businesses? Do you have any fond memories of Dairy Queen?

The Robinson Township Historical Society & Museum is closed until further notice.

Do you remember a time capsule being buried in the courtyard of the Forest Grove School? It was buried by a fourth grade class in around 1980. Is it still there, or was it dug up? Any information would be great!

It’s that time again. In your opinion, who has the best fish fry/fish sandwich in Robinson?

Who was David E. Williams, after whom the middle school was named? The school is also referred to as David E?

Do you remember the ROSSLYN INN on Route 60? When did it burn down? What was there before it was built in the 50s? Is this where Primanti Brothers is now? Any details, however small, would be most welcome!

It seems like wherever you go, you meet someone who once worked at the Twin Hi-Way Drive-in. Let’s see how many of YOU worked there. What years? What job did you do? Your favorite memory there?

This contraption stands in the Robinson Township Historical Society museum. Can you tell what it is?

ABANDONED COAL MINES Robinson Township sits atop an enormous network of long-abandoned coal mines. Have you, or anybody you know, ever ventured into a Robinson mine? What are your (or their) memories of it? Do any mine entrances still exist in the township? (Please don’t give exact locations, for obvious safety reasons.)

Many of Robinson’s teens in the 1950s met and hung out at Smitty’s Ice Cream, formerly next to the Moon Run Fire House. If you were a teen in Robinson (no matter when), did you have a favorite meeting place? Where was it, and what decade? Any special memories you’d like to share?