A pair of wooden scissors with a metal handle.

Interesting Artifacts

Fleams or Phlebetomes (Bleeding Knives) These multi-bladed medical instruments are known as a fleams or phlebetomes, from the Greek words “Phlebos,†for blood vessel and “tome†meaning to cut. They […]

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A painting of a boat on the water under an old bridge.

Area Memories

Harmony Bridge This span enabled travel and trade between Pittsburgh and points north for many years. It had a sturdy foundation made from very large cut stones and was constructed […]

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A white building with a blue sign on the front.

Jan – Feb 2022

From the President Greetings. Lots of good news to report. Historic Harmony made our year-end matching grant. Thanks to all who contributed and to the anonymous donor who put us […]

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