GetLostPGH: Walking Tours & Research

Pittsburgh writer and walker Meghan Snatchko on Mount Washington

Explore with Meghan Snatchko

Meghan uncovers the forgotten stories that hide in plain sight. From Walking Tours to custom house and neighborhood history research, she explores Pittsburgh’s streets and archives to bring overlooked voices back to life.

Order the Sewickley Secrets booklet below, Schedule a Walk with Meghan, or hire her to dig into the history of your home, block, or neighborhood. Along the way, you’ll find tales of eccentric characters, lost landmarks, and everyday life in Western Pennsylvania’s past.


The Sewickley Secrets Self-guided Walking Tour Booklet is on sale now!

This self-guided walking tour takes you through 14 stops filled with history, mystery, and everyday life from Sewickley’s past. Carry the spiral-bound booklet or download instantly to your phone.

Cover of the Booklet Sewickley Secrets

Services

Two abandoned hillside houses beside the Rising Main public stairs in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, surrounded by overgrowth and autumn trees.

🔍 Home & Neighborhood Story Report

Curious about the story behind your home or block? I’ll dig into archives, maps, newspapers, and public records to uncover its history, then pair that research with photos and storytelling. From ownership timelines to forgotten events, you’ll get a narrative that brings your place to life.

📌 Delivered as a digital PDF, with an optional printed booklet.
🎁 Perfect for homeowners, gifts, or even real estate purposes.

🚶‍♀️Walk with Me

Let’s spend a morning or afternoon exploring on foot. I’ll guide you through my favorite streets, share stories you won’t find in guidebooks, and point out overlooked details. Walks can be flat and easy or nonstop hills. We can even add a café or lunch stop along the way.

📌 Flexible routes tailored to you.
🎁 Great for history lovers, newcomers, or anyone curious about the city.

👻 Ticketed Tours

Step into Sewickley’s shadowy past with Sewickley After Dark. As night falls, I’ll guide you through historic streets filled with stories of Prohibition speakeasies, true crime, and eerie legends that shaped this river town.

📌 2.6-mile evening walk, starting at Sewickley Public Library.
🎁 Made for history buffs, true crime fans, and anyone who loves a good ghost story.
Check back for upcoming dates & new tours.


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