Making History Blog
5 Surprising Pittsburgh Innovations
Pittsburgh is a city that prides itself on its esteemed tradition of innovation. For more than 250 years, the people of this region have found new ways to solve…
Exploring the Kennywood Park Collection
View of the entrance to the Racer, 1919. Kennywood Park Records, Detre Library & Archives at the History Center. History Center Launches NEH-Funded Kennywood Grant The Heinz History Center’s…
Hats Off! Celebrating Headwear on National Hat Day
He wears a miner’s hat she wears a feathered hat he wears an Army hat she wears a hockey hat. Hang onto your hats – National Hat Day is…
Meadowcroft’s Winter Work
Rehabilitation and maintenance of our historic structures is a high priority during the off-season. Here the school is getting its new roof and chimney in 2018. Meadowcroft’s October Fall…
Exploring Holiday Culinary Identity, an Intern’s Story
This post recounts the experience of a History Center curatorial intern as he discovered the meaning of his own cultural heritage through his assistance with the A Very Merry…
It’s a Beautiful Day at the History Center
The Heinz History Center is home to the largest collection of original items from “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” on public view. At the Heinz History Center, every day is a…
The G. Biler / Fort Duquesne Powder Horn
The G. Biler horn features a carving Fort Duquesne as it appeared when Forbes’ army arrived in November 1758, the name “G. Biler,” and the initials “G.B.” Pennsylvania Historical…
Heinz: Bottles and Product Labels and Advertising Cards
The following post is an excerpt from the new book, 57 Servings From the Heinz Table, by History Center curator Emily Ruby. You can purchase the book from our…
Heinz Pier and the World’s Fairs
The following post is an excerpt from the new book, 57 Servings From the Heinz Table, by History Center curator Emily Ruby. You can purchase the book from our…
Heinz: First Products and an Innovative Factory
The following post is an excerpt from the new book, 57 Servings From the Heinz Table, by History Center curator Emily Ruby. You can purchase the book from our…