Walking Mt. Washington & Chatham Village: A Grand View Indeed!

8 Grandview Avenue,Pittsburgh PA 15223

25 September, 2022

Description

Did you know that Mt. Washington was known as coal hill until 1851? Or that The Thomas Bigham house in Chatham Village was a site for the Underground Railroad? Join Doors Open Pittsburgh for a in-depth guided walking tour of Mt. Washington (amazing views included) and Chatham Village (a well-kept secret in Pittsburgh). Cameras are a must! TOUR HOST BIO: Jay Steele is a retired adjunct Health and Physical Education professor at CCAC. He is a Pittsburgh native born and raised in the Observatory Hill section of the North Side. He currently lives in Ross Township with his wife Carol. He has taught for almost 25 years community walking courses for CCAC, Pitt and CMU Osher. In addition, has given tours for Doors Open Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation. He has developed these walking tours/classes throughout the city of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County which combines his love of exercise (walking), and Pittsburgh and Allegheny County history and architectural design. TOUR STARTS: 8 Grandview Avenue (The Mon Incline) TOUR ENDS: Intersection of Virginia and Bigham (Chatham Village) This is a walking tour: 1-2 miles of walking Restrooms are available Photography is allowedREFUND POLICY: NO REFUNDS. All sales are final and non-refundable. All DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh events will be held RAIN OR SHINE unless otherwise stated. For circumstances where inclement weather is forecasted, we recommend appropriate precautions such as bringing an umbrella, coat, etc. This tour is brought to you in part by The Fine Foundation.