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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…
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…
A Few of our Curators’ Favorite Things
In 1961, two years after “The Sound of Music” opened on Broadway and four years before the movie was released, Julie Andrews sang the song “My Favorite Things” on…
5 Reasons to Visit the History Center This Holiday Season
As family and friends flock to the city this holiday season, there’s only one place to take them for a day of out of this world fun. The Heinz…
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.…
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…
The Lega Toscana in the 21st Century: A Digital Humanities Case Study
Pages from the Lega Toscana Meeting Minutes, 1919-1925 The History Center’s Italian American Program maintains working relationships with a number of partner organizations from Pittsburgh’s vibrant Italian American community.…
Count Down to Destination Moon with these Staff Picks
Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission, an epic traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian, launches at the Heinz History Center on Sept. 29, 2018 for a limited engagement. Featuring the…
Meet the History Center Docent Community
For National Volunteer Week, Laura Myers, the Audience Engagement Coordinator at the History Center, shares some reflections on our docent program. History Center Larry Woods leading a tour in…
Of Beer and Taxes: Prohibition’s Connection to the National Income Tax
Income Tax Day, c. 1920. Citizens line up at an unidentified Revenue Office to pay their federal income taxes. Photo: National Photo Company. Courtesy of the Library of Congress,…