News and Press Releases

Spring 2024 Preservation Work

Mill Run, Pa. — March 16, 2024 — As we all know, every house needs a little upkeep from time to time. Fallingwater, being no exception, is getting some much-needed repairs. This work is part of a larger three-year...

Press Release: Fallingwater Reopens for 61st Tour Season March 16

Mill Run, Pa. — March 11, 2024 — Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater, Western Pennsylvania’s only site on the UNESCO World Heritage List, reopens Saturday, March 16, 2024, for its 61st tour season. Since opening to the public for its...

Winter Preservation Work: Dec. 7, 2023 – March 15, 2024

Mill Run, Pa. — December 7, 2023 — As we all know, every house needs a little upkeep from time to time. Fallingwater, being no exception, is getting some much-needed repairs over the winter. This work is part of...

George Longenecker: In Memoriam

As a mentor, teacher and friend to many, George Longenecker was an advisor to Fallingwater for nearly 40 years. His love of teaching, warmth and sincerity–and his passion for Fallingwater and Frank Lloyd Wright–made him a much-loved member of...

Press Release: New Fallingwater Building Brick Model Now Available for Purchase

Mill Run, Pa. — Sept. 1, 2023 — A new, intricately designed building brick set of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater, an iconic site on the UNESCO World Heritage List, is now available for presale through October 8, 2023, on...

Press Release: The Westmoreland and Fallingwater Collaborate on Groundbreaking New Exhibition, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Southwestern Pennsylvania

Mill Run, Pa. — August 19, 2023 — The Westmoreland Museum of American Art is excited to announce Frank Lloyd Wright’s Southwestern Pennsylvania, an exhibition co-organized with Fallingwater, a property entrusted to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy. This innovative exhibition...

Press Release: Fallingwater Reopens for 60th Tour Season March 11

Mill Run, Pa. — March 10, 2023 — Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2019, will reopen Saturday, March 11, 2023, for its 60th tour season. Since opening to the public...

Press Release: The Fallingwater Soirée is Back!

Pittsburgh, Pa.— June 13, 2022—After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy invites the public back to enjoy Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater in Fayette County during a special fundraising event, the Fallingwater Soirée, on...

Press Release: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater Goes Solar

Pittsburgh, Pa.—April 22, 2022—A new solar array on the campus of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater in Fayette County will soon harness the power of the sun to offset 100% of electricity used by Fallingwater’s main and guest houses, the...

Press Release: Fallingwater Reopens for 59th Tour Season March 5

Mill Run, Pa. — March 4, 2022 — Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2019, will reopen Saturday, March 5, 2022 for its 59th tour season. Since opening to the public...

Press Release: Fallingwater to Host Hiring Event on Feb. 15

Pittsburgh, Pa. — February 8, 2022 — The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is hosting an in-person Fallingwater hiring event scheduled for Tuesday, February 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., to fill vacancies for several part-time and full-time positions in...

Holiday Grog Recipe

“This time at Fallingwater is for family,” Liliane Kaufmann used to say about the holiday season. Food and drink were celebrated and elevated at Fallingwater, especially during the holidays. Liliane’s famed and potent holiday grog was kept warm in...

The Barn Silo’s Tiles, Charm Restored by Fallingwater Maintenance Staff

As you approach Fallingwater’s entrance from the west along SR 381 in Mill Run, it is hard to miss the large brown, red and rust colored circular structure standing tall within the dense tree canopy. The terra cotta clay...

Artist Chris Brody Explains, Demonstrates His Inspiration for a One-of-a-Kind Fallingwater Vase

Artist Christopher Brody did considerable research in preparation for his first visit to Fallingwater a few years ago. But, he admits, “nothing prepared me for the reality of seeing the house for the first time with my own eyes,...

Steve Guinn, Ph. D.: In Memoriam

After a long and valiant battle with cancer, we are saddened to share that longtime Western Pennsylvania Conservancy Board Member and Fallingwater Advisory Council Member Steve Guinn, Ph.D. passed away September 1, 2021. He was 73. Conservancy staff and...

Your Health and Safety

We look forward to welcoming you to Fallingwater for the site’s 60th tour season. We invite you to explore Fallingwater through one of our guided tours or grounds passes, and throughout the season the Fallingwater Museum Store, Café and...

Fallingwater Reopens the House to Tours Starting May 1

Pittsburgh, Pa. — April 19, 2021 — Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater will reopen the interior of the house to tours on May 1, 2021, with a new educator-led tour, the Guided Architectural Tour, where visitors will experience Fallingwater’s main...

Elsie Henderson: In Memoriam

Born in 1913, Elsie Henderson lived a life full of rich family, social and cultural experiences, and included among them was her culinary merit. Elsie learned baking and cooking techniques from her mother, and it was that comfort food,...

Fallingwater Reopens for 58th Season March 6

Mill Run, Pa. – March 2, 2021 – Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2019, reopens Saturday, March 6, 2021, for its 58th tour season. Since opening to the public for...

Fallingwater Offers New Winter Walks Beginning Feb. 1

Pittsburgh, Pa. — January 29, 2021 – Starting February 1 through March 5, 2021, Fallingwater will reopen and offer a new Winter Walk where visitors can discover the beauty of Fallingwater and its natural landscape at their own pace....

Fallingwater Livestreams Offer Unique Interior Tours

Pittsburgh, Pa. — December 9, 2020 — Since June 13, Fallingwater has been offering outdoor-only experiences due to COVID-19 safety restrictions. During this time, Fallingwater’s staff has been proactively providing digital content, including free webinars and online educational resources,...

Chef Tom’s Pecan Pie Recipe

A southern specialty and longtime fixture at holiday meals, pecan pie was a favorite of the Kaufmann family. Enjoy this egg-sugar-butter confection the way the family did with this traditional recipe from Fallingwater Chef Tom Shuttlesworth. Also, share Tom’s...

Congratulations and Good Luck, Denise Miner!

Denise Miner has been on the Fallingwater staff, holding a variety of positions, for more than 30 years. Denise plans to close this chapter of her illustrious career as she’ll retire from her current position as Fallingwater’s public tour...

Speyer Gallery’s Fall Exhibition to Celebrate Pittsburgh Watercolor Society’s 75th Anniversary

The Pittsburgh Watercolor Society has teamed up with Fallingwater to celebrate its 75th anniversary with an exhibition of artwork inspired by Fallingwater and its setting. The exhibition of thirty original works will open in the Speyer Gallery on October...

From the Arcade Bakery to Fallingwater’s Kitchen

Kaufmann’s Department Store was known for more than just its clothing selection, jewelry and fine goods. A visit to Kaufmann’s was an experience. While searching for high-quality toys or one-of-a-kind household items, visitors were able to enjoy refreshments and...