Making History Blog
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…
The Riot of Cliftonville
Saledka Mine of Cliftonville after the Battle. A&M 2139, Lee Collection, courtesy of the West Virginia and Regional History Collection, West Virginia University Libraries. The area that was once…
Artist Robert Griffing
Robert Griffing with new painting, “Respect for the Ancients.” Photo by Kathleen Lugarich. While exploring the Fort Pitt Museum, many visitors instantly recognize the artwork of Robert Griffing. Utilized…
The Fort Pitt Museum Celebrates 50 Years (Part 2)
This is the second in a two-part series adapted from an article found in Western Pennsylvania History magazine. You can read part one here. Read the full article in…
The Fort Pitt Museum Celebrates 50 Years (Part 1)
This is the first in a two-part series adapted from an article found in Western Pennsylvania History magazine. Read the full article in the Summer 2019 issue. Fifty years…
Top Spots for Kids at the Heinz History Center
School is over and the kids are home for the summer. There’s no better way to entertain them than by stopping by the Heinz History Center for a day…
Diseases Affecting 18th-Century Soldiers at Fort Pitt
The Marquis of Granby giving Alms to a sick Soldier and his Family (Penny, Edward). Courtesy of the Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology. For any soldier stationed in…
Volunteer Spotlight: Branwyn Turnage
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…
Apples on the 18th-Century Frontier
The planting of cultivated varieties of apples was part of the continuous effort of those living on the frontier to improve their farms and provide food for their families.…
Volunteer Spotlight: Paulette Hemmings
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…