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Celebrating National German American Day
The Crew of Apollo 11, 1969. Both Neil Armstrong (left) and Buzz Aldrin (right) were of partially German ancestry. Courtesy of NASA. What do flight pioneers Amelia Earhart, Buzz…
Becoming American: A Selznick is (Almost) Created in Pittsburgh
New American citizens are sworn in at a naturalization ceremony at the Senator John Heinz History Center, May 2016. Today is National Citizenship Day. It’s a commemoration that started…
Relax, Pittsburgh – It’s National Relaxation Day
Ah summer, when everyone seeks to break their routine and relax. Today might be a better day than usual to do that, since it is officially “National Relaxation Day.”…
The Discovery of the Miller Lanceolate
Meadowcroft Rockshelter in 1973 prior to excavation. In June 1973, a multidisciplinary team of University of Pittsburgh students and faculty led by Dr. James Adovasio first arrived at the…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
From Cucina to Grocery Store: The Evolution of Pasta-Making in American Homes
A version of this article appeared in the Fall 2014 issue of Western Pennsylvania History magazine. October 25 is World Pasta Day For many people, Italian American culture is…