Making History Blog
Heinz: Mottoes and 57 Varieties
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…
Cross Creek Cabin Construction
Two carpenters marking the notches for the next log to be put onto the Meadowcroft cabin. The European settlement of Cross Creek started in the early 1770s as families…
Plant Life at Meadowcroft
Oriental Bittersweet Invasive plants can be native or non-native, spreading fast and labeled as noxious weeds from mostly disturbed ground. Native plants are indigenous to North America with specific…
Meet Fort Pitt Museum Volunteer Marti Donovan
The Fort Pitt Museum and its army of dedicated volunteers are dedicated to providing visitors with a rich understanding of the world-changing events that occurred in Western Pennsylvania. From…
How Do We Know People Used the Meadowcroft Rockshelter 19,000 Years Ago?
This article will also appear in the Fall 2019 issue of Western Pennsylvania History magazine. The Meadowcroft Rockshelter is a world-renowned archaeological site and a National Historic Landmark. It…
The Vietnam War: The Press on the Front Lines
Take a trip through The Vietnam War: 1945-1975 exhibition at the History Center to become immersed in the history and significance of one of America’s most controversial conflicts. Along…
The Food of Fallingwater: A Look at the Elsie Henderson Papers and Photographs
Elsie Henderson stands alongside a portrait of Edgar Kaufmann, Sr. during a visit to Fallingwater. Elsie Henderson Papers and Photographs, Detre Library & Archives, Heinz History Center. Food leaves…
Volunteer Spotlight: Judy Sutton
Volunteers play a key role in making the History Center one of the finest cultural organizations in the U.S. By donating time and talents, volunteers assist with many facets…
Pull Up A Chair at the History Center
Pittsburgh, known for its many bridges, spirited sports fans, and friendly citizens, wants you to know just how welcomed you are here. There’s a common love for all things…
Rachel Carson: The Pursuit of a Better Environment
A fair share of important figures emerged from Pittsburgh’s history. One of the most courageous and influential women to come from the region is Rachel Carson, the namesake of…