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HISTORY TOURS EVERY FRI., SAT. & SUN!
POSTED TUESDAY, JULY 13, 2010: Nemacolin Castle would like to thank BARC, the Brownsville Area Revitalization Corporation, the all volunteer staff of the Brownsville Historical Society, and the citizens of Brownsville, Pa. for another great free Music-On-The-Mon concert held on the castle grounds. Chris Higbee had the crowd tapping their collective feet to the sounds of popular country music, R&B, patriotic, and rock n' roll music throughout the two hour concert. T-shirts and Chris Higbee CD's were available for purchase; Apones Restaurant, located on Market St. and 4th Ave. in Brownsville, sold hamburgers, hot dogs and other lawn chair delicacies; and BARC had a table set up selling 'ducks' for this years Duck Race on the Mon, as well as other paraphernalia. Entire families set up lawn chairs and blankets (see photo left). Nothing is better than a night under the stars while watching a free concert. Check out the photo section for more pics of the event. Thanks Chris, we hope to see you again soon. Next up for Music-On-The-Mon at the Castle, Jill West and the Blues Attack on August 8th from 6PM to 8PM. A popular Pittsburgh headline band known for its edgy blues rock and the dynamic vocals of lead singer Jill West, Blues Attack was voted best band in Pittsburgh for more than ten years. They have performed not only locally but for national audiences as well, sharing the stage with the likes of Bo Diddley and B.B. King. As always, the Music On The Mon Concert is free! So don't forget to bring your lawn chairs and plenty of friends. For more information about BARC and the Music-On-The-Mon series, call BARC at 724-785-9331.
Nemacolin Castle History Tours provide informative journeys through Nemacolin Castle's circa 1700's furnished rooms every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, now through August 29th, from 12-5 PM, $7.00 for adults, $4.00 for children 12 and under. Fall tours begin Labor Day weekend (Sept. 4th & 5th) and will continue Saturdays and Sundays (no Friday tours) throughout the months of September and October from 12-5 PM. The 2010 tour season concludes on Sunday, October 31, 2010, at which time the castle will close until next spring.
Do you have a special event coming up such as a wedding, large family gathering or other photo opportunity where the historic backdrop of Nemacolin Castle might serve to enhance the celebration. For instance, a graduation photo session on the spacious castle lawns combined with a picnic and tours of the registered landmark's interior, transforming a normally a long, grueling day into a fun filled family afternoon. Or perhaps the castle's gazebo can serve as center stage for a meeting of your public service organization. Contact Nemacolin Castle's tour coordinator at 724-785-6882 to make arrangements and discuss available dates and fees, should any apply. Permission for events held on castle grounds must be secured and approved by the Historical Society in advance (at least a week, two or more weeks for complicated projects, such as concerts).
The castle will host its annual Christmas Candlelight Tours starting the day after Thanksgiving and continues throughout the month of December (exact tour times and schedule TBD). Rooms will be decorated for the holidays by castle volunteers and commercial sponsors who take great pride in helping to bolster the community heritage and Christmas spirit of Brownsville, Pa.
And don't forget about the castle's Halloween Ghost Tours staged throughout the month of October! Check the schedule page for info.
The Brownsville Historical Society operates historic Nemacolin Castle on Front St. in Brownsville, Pa. Come and visit us! Take a tour. Shop the gift shop. Step back in time to America's frontier period. Located just off U.S. Route 40 (locally called Market St.) in Brownsville, PA, Nemacolin Castle is also a registered Pennsylvania historic landmark. Tours of the castle interior and its spacious grounds are provided by enthusiastic groups of volunteers throughout the year (see schedule page).
Brownsville, PA has the distinct honor of listing two of its districts in the National Register of Historic Places: the downtown Brownsville Historic District and Brownsville's Northside Historic District. These areas includes 315 unique structures inside two square miles. Within this boundary, four sites have National Register of Historic Places registration: Nemacolin Castle, the Historic Church of St. Peters, the Dunlap Creek Bridge, and the Intercounty Bridge.
The castle is always looking for volunteers (both young and old) interested in preserving Brownsville's living history. If you would like to join this elite group who are the caretakers of your past, become a member of the Brownsville Historical Society. Fill out an application today.
