Sacred Spaces II, an Architectural Tour of Wilkinsburg, presented by the Religious Architectural Heritage Committee of Preservation Pittsburgh, on Saturday, October 12, from 11 am to 5 pm.
The 2019 tour will serve as an ‘open house’ for local religious properties. Tour participants will have a chance to view the interiors and exteriors of participating worship spaces. Attendees will learn about the histories of these religious structures and experience Wilkinsburg’s reputation as ‘The City of Churches’ from their congregations.
There will be 12 tour stops including several historic churches and the Singer Mansion. Docents will be available at each location. The tour is FREE and appropriate for all ages.
The starting program is at St. Mark AME Church, 1409 Montier Street, 15221.
St. James Church will be on the tour until 3:30 pm. Michael Kearney will play the organ in the afternoon.
Throughout the day, information, maps, and sign-in will be available at the South Avenue Methodist Church, 733 South Avenue, 15221.