Making History Blog
Consider the Can: Beer Can Appreciation Day
January 24 is National Beer Can Appreciation Day Looking for something to celebrate? How about singing the praises of National Beer Can Appreciation Day? Today is not just another generic…
Jacob Evanson: Song Catcher
The following post originally appeared in the summer 2015 issue of Western Pennsylvania History Magazine. In the late 1930s, when Jacob A. Evanson joined the staff of the Pittsburgh…
Pittsburgh’s Santa, George Heid
Kids tuned in to Paul Shannon’s “Adventure Time” each December to see their letters sent by rocket to Santa, played here by Heid. Photo courtesy of Jim Heid. Did…
A Pivotal Moment – December 23, 1972: The Immaculate Reception
Museum life-like figure of Franco Harris in front of the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum. There are certain moments in sports that define a team, an era, or an individual.…
The Mystery of the McKeesport Menorah
A seven-branched electric menorah donated by the Iszauk family of White Oak, Pa. Rauh Jewish History Program & Archives at the Heinz History Center. The Rauh Jewish History Program…
Christmas at Buhl Planetarium and its Miniature Railroad
Cars fill up at the first Gulf station. Behind is this season’s new addition, Primanti Bros. restaurant, serving its sandwiches in the Strip District since 1933. Photo by Brian…
Never a Dill Moment at the History Center
Do you relish the idea of seeing many pickle artifacts in one place? Look no further than the Heinz History Center, home to 160-year-old pickles and the best place…
Top 5 Instagram-Worthy Spots at the History Center
Don’t forget to tag your social media photos with #heinzhistorycenter so that we can see what your favorite photo spots at the History Center are! The History Center’s Heinz…
Five Spooky Artifacts Perfect for Halloween
It’s Halloween, and there is no better day to share some of the History Center’s spookiest artifacts. Gaines Funeral Home hearse, Cadillac, 1941. Partial gift of Barbara and Frank…
Celebrating an American Brew
October 27 is National American Beer Day Beer lovers rejoice! As if the upcoming Halloween holiday wasn’t enough, Oct. 27 is another special day worthy of celebration. It’s National…