Making History Blog
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…
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…