Act 48: Preparing Students for America’s 250th

Event Information

Date & Time
Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025
8:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Location Heinz History Center 1212 Smallman Street
Pittsburgh PA, 15222
Ticketing $15 Registration
$5 Act 48 credits
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Join the Learning Team to learn primary sources strategies for your classroom.

Black-and-white photo of a judge at his desk with four young adults holding act 48 papers in an office lined with books and papers. *AI generated alt textGet your students ready for America’s 250th! Learn how to incorporate primary source documents into your classroom! Using the Heinz History Center’s unique collections and exhibits, educators will analyze a variety of primary sources and learn innovative techniques to encourage critical thinking skills and civic participation. Whether teaching high schoolers or elementary, these strategies will engage students to interact with primary sources critically.

Attendees with also receive a special walkthrough of the new My America exhibit and learn about how to access the History Center’s collection of resources for their classrooms!