Allegheny Cemetery Historical Association

Enjoying a the start of a beautiful fall day from the peaceful grounds of Allegheny Cemetery! We have 300 acres and 15 miles of roadways to walk and enjoy. Th...e leaves are beautiful this year and it's the perfect time to visit the grounds. Our gates are now open until 5:00pm daily. #alleghenycemetery #historicpittsburgh #urbanhiking #fallleaves #pittsburgh

Did you know? ~ You can sign up for our digital newsletter and updates by visiting our website at www.alleghenycemetery.com. When you visit the website, a pop-up box will display for you to enter your information. Our annual newsletter will be out soon, and is full of historical information on Allegheny Cemetery. If you have any topics you'd like us to explore, please feel free to drop us a note in the comments!

The peaceful grounds of Allegheny Cemetery have been enjoyed by generations of families for over 175 years. You now have the opportunity to bring the beauty and tranquility of our grounds into your own home. From now until December 31, 2020, any contribution of $50 or more to the Allegheny Cemetery Historical Association's (A.C.H.A.) Sylvan Fund will be eligible to select one of the two unframed 20x30 collage posters featured here. These prints showcase the intricate doors ...and striking stained glass windows of some of our most architecturally notable mausoleums. Many of these features are one-of-a-kind. Our prints make great gifts for yourself, a family member, or friend, and are perfect for anyone interested in the history of Pittsburgh. The Sylvan Fund is an endowment specifically set aside for historic preservation, conservation of the landscape, repairs and restoration of historic buildings, grounds, monuments and architectural structures as well as educational programming, archival preservation and public engagement initiatives. Contributions to the A.C.H.A. Sylvan Fund will be generously matched by an anonymous donor, doubling the impact your gift will have on these efforts. Donations may be submitted by check (payable to "A.C.H.A. Sylvan Fund") and mailing to Allegheny Cemetery, 4734 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201. If you prefer to donate online, you may do so by visiting the following link: https://alleghenycemetery.com/index.php/contributions/. Donations may also be made in person at our office in the Allegheny Cemetery Administration Building on Butler Street. For more information, please don't hesitate to contact us directly at 412.682.1624. Thank you for your consideration and dedication to preserving our historic grounds for future generations.

On June 12, 1970, a young man named Roger Galbraith began his first day of work here on our grounds. Within a few years, and through diligent efforts, he becam...e our Maintenance Supervisor, and ultimately served as the Superintendent of Allegheny Cemetery. Roger has dedicated a lifetime of service to our organization and our grounds, but his greatest connection has been with the thousands of guests who visit Allegheny Cemetery each year. Throughout the past half-century, Roger has conducted thousands of tours which both enchanted and regaled countless visitors and guests who have come to learn about our past and our people. Today, after more than FIFTY YEARS of employment with Allegheny Cemetery, our beloved Roger retires, and in doing so, forever remains an integral chapter in our storied history. If you have taken a tour with Roger or have memories you would like to share, please do so below and we will make sure to relay them. We hope you will join us in celebrating this lifetime achievement with him, and in wishing him the best on his well-earned retirement!