Prospect Area Preservation Society

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

Step into the 1930s and solve a thrilling interactive murder mystery. You won't simply watch a mystery- you'll become part of it.

07/25/2026

What an incredible morning at the Rubes Run 5K!

Thank you to every runner, walker, volunteer, and supporter who came out to make this fundraising event such a success for the Prospect Area Preservation Society. Your energy and generosity keep our mission moving forward.

Huge congratulations to all of today’s winners and finishers — you crushed it out there.

We’re grateful for this community and can’t wait for the next one.

07/24/2026

Tomorrow

07/24/2026

TOMORROW IS THE DAY! ⚾🏃‍♀️

Join us for the 25th Annual Rube's Run 5K Race & Walk in Prospect as we celebrate the legacy of Prospect native and Baseball Hall of Famer George Edward "Rube" Waddell"!

📅 Saturday, July 25, 2026
🕣 Race Starts at 8:30 AM
📍 Prospect, PA

Whether you're running, walking, volunteering, or cheering from the sidelines, come be part of this special 25th anniversary event. Enjoy a scenic course, commemorative shirts, great community spirit, and a chance to honor one of baseball's most colorful Hall of Fame legends.

A big thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, participants, and supporters who help make this event possible year after year.

Still need to register? Race day registration will be available!

See you tomorrow morning! 🎉

07/22/2026

Join us SATURDAY (7/25/26) for the 25th Annual Rube's Run 5K Race & Walk!

This year marks a major milestone as we celebrate 25 years of honoring Prospect native and Baseball Hall of Famer George Edward "Rube" Waddell. Register online at RunSignup.com or contact Dawn Szymoniak at 724-822-4872 for paper registration. Pre-registration is $20 and race day registration is $25.

07/22/2026

07/20/2026

Become a part of preserving Prospect's past for future generations.

PAPS memberships support local history preservation, educational programming, collections care, and community events. Membership options are available for individuals, families, and seniors.

For membership information, contact PAPS or visit us in Prospect!

04/22/2026

Do you know what this man did for a living?

He was a lamplighter — responsible for lighting and maintaining street lamps every evening and extinguishing them at dawn. Lamplighters were once a familiar sight in towns like Prospect, which used gas lighting until 1928.

Fun fact: The Society owns a historic gas light similar to those once used on Prospect streets!