Western Pennsylvania
Sports Museum
Get in the game at the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum. When it comes to sports pride and sports history, no other region in the world compares.
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Fort Pitt
Museum
Step back in time at Point State Park to learn about Western Pennsylvania’s strategic role during the French & Indian War, the American Revolution, and as the birthplace of Pittsburgh.
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Meadowcroft Rockshelter
and Historic Village
Experience 16,000 years of history at North America's oldest site of human habitation. Then tour three recreated villages to learn what life was like for our earliest ancestors.
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Detre Library & Archives
Explore the rich history of Western Pennsylvania as part of the region’s preeminent archival collection.
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Responding to the Tree of Life Tragedy
We're collecting digital images, video, social media, and other digital content relating to the events at Tree of Life. You can help us by sharing your documentation of these events.
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Exhibits & Events
Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission
Go on an in-depth exploration of the Apollo 11 mission, the birth of the American space program, and the space race in the Destination Moon exhibit.
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Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood
Visit the Special Collections Gallery to see original set pieces and exclusive artifacts from "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood."
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Dec 16
Genealogy Research Tips with Tammy Hepps
Welcome local genealogist and historian Tammy Hepps to present her talk, “Top 10 Things I Learned About My Family From My Couch."
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Dec 16
Meet Santa Claus at the History Center
Santa Claus will be at the History Center taking photos with visitors in the Great Hall.
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Dec 16
Caring for Community Tour
We invite you to join us at the History Center for a series of tours focused on the Pittsburgh Jewish community’s tradition of caring for the community.
Heinz History Center
