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Black History Month at the History Center
The History Center interprets and preserves African American history and culture year-round through a variety of events and exhibitions. This February, the African American Program of the Heinz History Center will present two free programs in recognition of Black History Month.
History Uncorked: A Beautiful Night in the Neighborhood
Join us for Pittsburgh's #1 party for young professionals on March 3.
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February 10
“That’s Amore” Film Screening
Join the Italian American Program for a screening of “That’s Amore.”
Tickets Required
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February 11
Guided Tour: Pittsburgh: Beyond Adversity
Museum docents will lead a special guided tour on African American history in the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum and the Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation and From Slavery to Freedom exhibitions.
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February 15
From Slavery to Freedom Film Series: Torchbearers
Join the History Center’s African American Program for a free, online screening of “Torchbearers.”
Tickets Required
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February 17
The Black Fives: The Epic Story of Basketball’s Forgotten Era with Claude Johnson
Join the History Center’s African American Program for the ninth annual Black History Month lecture.
Tickets Required
Preserving Pittsburgh’s Memories
Research family history, explore historic images, and search thousands of documents in the Detre Library & Archives at the History Center. Open Wednesday through Saturday and free to all visitors.
More than a ketchup museum.
The Heinz History Center is Pittsburgh’s people museum. We share the inspiring stories of Western Pennsylvania’s people who have helped change the course of American history. See for yourself.
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Smithsonian Treasures
Discover Smithsonian artifacts at the History Center and learn more about the museum’s Smithsonian affiliation.
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Unique Pittsburgh Gifts
From exclusive Heinz merch to the Mister Rogers kindness collection, find the perfect Pittsburgh gift at the Museum Shop.
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Family Zone
Build bridges in the interactive Discovery Place or explore the Neighborhood of Make–Believe.
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Explore Our Collections
Thousands of artifacts and historic images, at your fingertips.
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Smithsonian Treasures
Discover Smithsonian artifacts at the History Center and learn more about the museum’s Smithsonian affiliation.
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Unique Pittsburgh Gifts
From exclusive Heinz merch to the Mister Rogers kindness collection, find the perfect Pittsburgh gift at the Museum Shop.
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Family Zone
Build bridges in the interactive Discovery Place or explore the Neighborhood of Make–Believe.
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Explore Our Collections
Thousands of artifacts and historic images, at your fingertips.