Churchill Midcentury Modern Home Tour Weekend 2026
About this Event
Ten miles from Downtown Pittsburgh, Churchill Borough contains a rich range of midcentury modern design, and welcomes you to come explore! The weekend kicks-off with an opening soiree event on Friday evening, self-guided home tours held on Saturday and a related talks series on Sunday - all celebrating the architectural legacy of the neighborhood.
A diverse selection of eight private residences built between 1950s-1970s along Marbury Road and Elmhill Road will be open to a public audience for the signature home tour event. Six of the homes are new to the 2026 program! Participants will experience a variety of interiors while meeting the homeowners and fellow lovers of modern architecture, furnishings, landscaping and design details.
The Churchill Midcentury Modern Home Tour Weekend is organized by The Churchill Midcentury Modern Home Tour Planning Committee in partnership with Churchill Borough, the Recreation Board of Churchill and the Pittsburgh Modern Committee.
Thank you to our Churchill Midcentury Modern Home Tour 2026 Premier Sponsor, Design Within Reach and to our Glass Level Sponsor, James Lanigan, Realtor. Special thanks to our Lead Design Partner, Keith & Co.
With great appreciation to our program sponsors: Allegheny Millwork & Lumber, Architectural Clay Products, Concept Art Gallery, Churchill-Wilkins Rotary, EngineHouse Design + Build, eos Studio Arch, Weisshouse, LGA Partners, SPLASH, and Don's Appliances.
SCHEDULE
Friday September 18
Churchill Midcentury Modern Opening Soiree
6:00 - 9:00 PM
To kick off the weekend, join us and the homeowners for an exclusive evening celebration in an exceptional residence designed in 1951. With tunes by Jane West, catering by Chef Garnett Livingston and a silent auction of design items and experiences, the event supports preservation and programming of our region's 20th century modern architecture and design. Address and details provided upon registration - limited tickets available!
Saturday September 19
FEATURE EVENT: Churchill Midcentury Modern Home Tours
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Homes Open for Tours
Registration Hub: Pace School Parking Lot
All ticketed guests must first park and check-in at Pace School to receive a print program, wrist band and addresses. Shuttle buses will continuoulsly run from Pace School to the tour home area and back. Guests wishing to walk may use a specific route. Guests must leave their cars parked at Pace School, no self-parking or residential street parking is permitted.
Tickets are Available for Two Entry Times:
Early Start
Arrive and Register between 9:30AM or anytime before 11:30AM.
A Little Later Start
Arrive and Register between 11:30AM or anytime before 2:00PM.
-All homes will open at 10:00AM
-2:00 PM is the latest arrival/registration time permitted for any ticketed guest. Please note, arriving at this time would require guests to move more quickly through the homes in order to visit all addresses.
-All homes will close at 4:00PM
-Please adhere to your ticket's Entry Time as much as possible. This will help with the traffic flow through the homes and provide a safe and pleasant experience for everyone.
Food and Drink at the Registration Hub: Pace School Parking Lot
*Delina's Ethio Cafe - a mobile coffee shop serving traditional Ethiopian hot and cold small-batch organic coffee! (9:30am - 1:00pm)
*Ash/Kris Kitchen - authentic Mediterranean cuisine, variety of meat-based and plant-based dishes (11:00am - 2:00pm)
Self-Guided Home Tours
A diverse selection of eight private residences built between 1950s-1970s along Marbury Road and Elmhill Road will be open to a public audience for the signature home tour event. Six of the homes are new to the 2026 program! Participants will experience a variety of interiors while meeting the homeowners and fellow lovers of modern architecture, furnishings, landscaping and design details. The range of homes feature unique architectural details innovative in their time - such as angular roof formats, floor to ceiling windows, and simple geometric forms crafted of glass, brick, stone or wood siding. Our companion print program and volunteers will guide you!
Sunday September 20
Churchill Midcentury Modern Talks
2:00 - 4:00 PM
An afternoon event in a spectacular venue - the 1957 Beulah Presbyterian Church designed by architects Hoffman & Crumpton of Pittsburgh. After receiving an introduction to the church design, take in the modernist sanctuary during a series of special presentations on modern design in our everyday lives.
Time to explore the courtyard and church archives will follow.
Presenters to be announced.
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IMPORTANT NOTICES FOR 9/19 HOME TOURS
By purchasing tickets the buyer and all ticket holders and attendees will acknowledge and agree to the following items.
LIMITED ACCESS
The Soiree and Home Tours take place in historic private residences and properties that include uneven stairs, narrow hallways, no handrails and small spaces. These locations do not meet ADA Accessibility Standards and wheelchairs and walkers cannot be accommodated. You may still purchase tickets and enjoy exterior viewing only, however, please note that some streets have a steep incline. All home tour streets are cul-de-sacs or private roads and not heavily trafficked - however, there are no sidewalks so please take precautions when walking on the streets.
SHUTTLES
Minibus shuttles will be running throughout the day. The shuttle cannot accommodate wheelchairs, walkers, strollers or similar items.
PARKING
All ticketed guests must park and register at the Pace School Parking Lot. Parking along residential streets and cul-de-sacs is not permitted.
CHILDREN & STROLLERS
Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Strollers are permitted along the streets while walking, but are not permitted in any interior.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Registered program attendees may take photographs of exteriors, unless otherwise indicated. No interior photography is allowed of any home on the tour. Interior photography is permitted at the church location.
A professional photographer will be onsite during all events and will be documenting the program and guest activity. During your participation, you may be included in one or more photographs that may appear in social media or communications.
FOOD & DRINK
Churchill Borough does not have a commercial district with restaurants. This program is pleased to provide a coffee/pastries and food truck vendor at the registration hub. While several options will be available, some strict food allergies may not be able to be accommodated. Please plan accordingly. Water will be available at registration. No food or drink (with the exception of sealed bottled water) is allowed in the homes unless being served by the homeowner/hosts.
NO SMOKING, VAPING
No indoor or outdoor smoking or vaping of any sort is permitted during the program at any time.
REFUNDS
No refunds will be issued once tickets are purchased; however, transfers are permitted. To transfer your ticket to another holder, please email: [email protected]
RAIN OR SHINE
All events on this program will remain scheduled come rain or shine. Please come prepared with jackets/ponchos - no umbrellas are permitted in the homes. Guests may be asked to put disposable booties on over their shoes before entering certain homes. In the event severe or dangerous weather is forecasted, ticket holders will be updated within 24 hours of the event.
FRIDAY 9/18
🕑: 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
FRIDAY: Churchill Midcentury Modern SOIREE
Host: Private Address
Info: To kick off the weekend, join us and the homeowners for an exclusive evening celebration in an exceptional residence designed in 1951. With tunes by Jane West, catering by Chef Garnett Livingston and a silent auction of design items and experiences, the event supports preservation and programming of our region's 20th century modern architecture and design. Address and details provided upon registration - limited tickets available!
SATURDAY 9/19
🕑: 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Saturday: Churchill Midcentury Modern HOME TOURS
Host: Various Addresses
Info: A diverse selection of eight private residences built between 1950s-1970s along Marbury Road and Elmhill Road will be open to a public audience for the signature home tour event. Six of the homes are new to the 2026 program! Participants will experience a variety of interiors while meeting the homeowners and fellow lovers of modern architecture, furnishings, landscaping and design details. The range of homes feature unique architectural details innovative in their time - such as angular roof formats, floor to ceiling windows, and simple geometric forms crafted of glass, brick, stone or wood siding. Our companion print program and volunteers will guide you!
SUNDAY 9/20
🕑: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Sunday: Churchill Midcentury Modern TALKS
Info: An afternoon event in a spectacular venue - the 1957 Beulah Presbyterian Church designed by architects Hoffman & Crumpton of Pittsburgh. After receiving an introduction to the church design, take in the modernist sanctuary during a series of special presentations on modern design in our everyday lives. Time to explore the courtyard and church archives will follow.
Presenters to be announced.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 17.85 to USD 161.90
