Harmony Blogs
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 of iron. These practical and sturdy bridges were built from
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 were used for bloodletting, a practice that dates back to
Shelby Ruch
Magnificent Member Shelby Ruch is a Magnificent Member of Historic Harmony. We are extremely grateful for her time and effort that she puts into everything to help benefit our mission. Shelby Ruch Volunteering for HH has given me opportunities to
June 2024
From The President Greetings, The reorganization of the Museum has begun with the movement of the Harmony Society bedroom/sitting room to the Wagner House and the development of a Harmony Society era kitchen in the adjacent room with the fireplace.
