Making History Blog
5 Questions with… 19th-Century Schoolmaster Gary Ford
Visitors to Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village are transported back in time as they learn about rural life in Western Pennsylvania throughout the centuries. Historical interpreters are integral to…
Happy Thanksgiving, and Happy Birthday Pittsburgh!
Anonymous Portrait of John Forbes, c. 1751. Courtesy of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum. On Nov. 25, 1758, the British and provincial army led by Gen. John Forbes…
Gobbling Up Thanksgiving with Pittsburgh Flare
L.E. Smith Glass Company produced the first glass turkeys in 1943. Capable of holding soup, candy, or even cranberry sauce, this glass bird is an excellent table decoration for…
2018 Holiday Gift Guide: All Things Pittsburgh
The History Center Museum Shop is your one-stop shop for uniquely Pittsburgh gifts this holiday season. Featuring timeless classics and quirky gifts, there’s something for everyone on your list.…
Lloyd Gibson’s WWI Paper Trail
Read the full article about Lloyd Gibson and his WWI experiences by Diana Ames in the Summer 2018 issue of Western Pennsylvania History. Portrait of Lloyd Gibson. Lloyd Camden…
No Soldier Left Behind: Carl’s Story
Read the article by Noretta Willig about her uncle Carl’s WWI story in the Winter 2017-18 issue of Western Pennsylvania History or the full story in her book, “Carl’s…
Book Reviews: Fall 2018
Marketing the Moon: The Selling of the Apollo Lunar Program By David Meerman Scott and Richard Jurek The MIT Press, 2014 144 pp., 210 color and 25 b&w illustrations…
How English Spelling Defeated Andrew Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie funded the Simplified Spelling Board from 1906 to 1915. Courtesy of the Carnegie Museum of Art. It is a little-known fact that Andrew Carnegie, Pittsburgh’s industry tycoon,…
Q&A with Costume Designer Ruth E. Carter
The Heinz History Center’s Heroes & Sheroes: The Art and Influence of Ruth E. Carter in Black Cinema, an exhibition presented in partnership with FashionAFRICANA, features stunning costumes by…
George Romero’s Undying Legacy
The bridge before its dismantling in 2015. The Monroeville Mall Bridge Enters the Heinz History Center Collection The Monroeville Mall footbridge holds a special place in the hearts of…