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Prehistoric Hunting and the Atlatl
Close up of an atlatl. As the embers begin to die down on a chilly fall evening, you look around the campfire at your extended family group. Everyone has…
Bringing History to Life This Summer at the Fort Pitt Museum
The Fort Pitt Museum, located in historic Point State Park, is preparing for an active summer season you won’t want to miss. The 18th Century Frontier Speaker Series The new…
Using Theater to Teach History
Lifelike figure of young John Brickell, who was captured in the 18th century, on display in the Captured by Indians exhibit at the Fort Pitt Museum. Indian captivity was an…
Spotlight on the Sherman
Tank owner John Tippins and History Center President and CEO Andy Masich with the Sherman tank on display outside the History Center. Photo by Rachellynn Schoen. Pittsburgh’s contributions to World…
American Archives Month at the History Center
Safely preserved behind the doors of the History Center’s Detre Library & Archives are countless stories of the past. The essence of these stories can be found in the historical…
Italian Heritage Day
On Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, the Senator John Heinz History Center’s Italian American Program will kick off National Italian Heritage month in Pittsburgh by hosting the second annual Italian Heritage…
It’s Not Your Average Weekend
Demonstrator Dana Knezevich shows visitors how to process plants into fibers for cordage. Participants are set, additional overflow parking lots are ready, and final preparations are being made – Meadowcroft…
You Never Know What You’ll Find at Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures
Each year, over 1,000 people visit the History Center for the annual Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures event with KDKA-TV. The items people bring to the museum include family heirlooms, garage sale…
We Can Do It! WWII Opening Day
After months of research, design, and anticipation, the History Center’s new We Can Do It! WWII exhibition will finally open to the public this Saturday, April 25, at 10 a.m.…