The McKeesport Heritage Center preserves and furthers the knowledge and understanding of the history and development of the McKeesport area. All copies of the McKeesport Daily News, from 1884 to present, are microfilmed and available. Also on microfilm are the records of the McKeesport and Versailles Cemetery, the Richland Cemetery, Fairfview Cemetery, and partial records from the B'Nai Israel and Gemilas Chesed Cemeteries. Also on microfilm are the Allegheny County Census from 1790 to 1920.
Members are welcome to do their own searches.
In addition, the Center will focus on aspects of our heritage, to help promote understanding and appreciation of the various ethnic groups from which we all spring. The multi-image slide presentation and talks of local historical people and groups are examples of reaching out to the community with programs of interest to all.