Making History Blog
The Secret History of a Famous Westinghouse Photograph
Westinghouse at Work, 1910. One of the most recognizable images of George Westinghouse Jr. depicts the inventor and businessman seated at a drafting board, a piece of paper in front…
Go Outside and Play!
The History Center supports the NFL’s PLAY 60 campaign, which encourages kids to be active 60 minutes each day. On Saturday, Feb. 6, the History Center will fill all five…
Book Reviews: Winter 2015-16
Pittsburgh Irish: Erin on the Three Rivers By Gerard F. O’Neil The History Press, 2015 160 pp., b&w photos Paperback, $21.99 Those interested in a survey of Irish influence in…
Volunteer Spotlight: Jack Sheehan
I’m genetically predisposed to be a docent because of my Irish background. I just love to tell stories to people about these things and get them excited about this region’s…
What Your Donation Supported at the History Center in 2015
Are you considering making a year-end donation to the Senator John Heinz History Center or have you supported us throughout the year? Thank you! Donors like YOU make it possible…
Must-See Holiday Highlights at the History Center
This holiday season, visit the History Center to see reminders of holiday traditions past and present. Find the Santa Mural in the homefront section of the We Can Do It:…
Holiday Windows in Downtown Pittsburgh
Can you remember a Christmas when there wasn’t a special trip to town to see Kaufmann’s windows? It’s as much a part of Christmas as the tree! Advertisement, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette…
Eight Days of Hanukkah
The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah is here, and the Rauh Jewish History Program & Archives of the Heinz History Center has prepared eight days of treats from the archives. Day…
Portrait of a Frontiersman: James Smith
Of those captured by Indians in the 18th century, none was better adapted to life on the frontier than James Smith. Captured at the age of 18 while working on…
Documenting a Historic Rivalry: Pittsburgh Steelers & Cleveland Browns
Muscle and sweat. Strength and determination. Civic bragging rights that cross generations. As one of the oldest rivalries in professional football, annual games between the Cleveland Browns and the Pittsburgh…