Rachel Carson Homestead Association
Address: 613 Marion Avenue City: Springdale State: PA Zip Code: 15144 Web Address: http://www.rachelcarsonhomestead.org Phone Number: 724-274-5459 Toll Free Phone Number: Fax Number: Company Description: The Rachel Carson Homestead is the birthplace and childhood home of author and ecologist Rachel Carson, whose 1962 book Silent Spring launched the modern environmental movement. Born in this five-room farmhouse, Carson's childhood in southwestern Pennsylvania nurtured a love and respect for nature and the interconnectedness of all living things which would guide her the rest of her life. The RCHA offer education programs and resources which advance Rachel Carson's environmental ethic.$4 for adults, $3 for senior adults, $2.50 for children aged 5 to 12, and free for children under 5.