Guided Tour: Pittsburgh Beyond Adversity

Date & Time
Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location Heinz History Center 1212 Smallman Street
Pittsburgh PA, 15222
Ticketing Included with museum admission

Museum docents will lead a special guided tour on African American history in the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum and the Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation and From Slavery to Freedom Exhibitions.

Docents will explore the African American experience through Pittsburgh’s role in the abolition movement, the Underground Railroad, groundbreaking jazz scene, and sports teams, including the Homestead Grays and Pittsburgh Crawfords.

Admission

Visitors must sign up for Guided Tours at the admissions desk prior to each tour. The tours are included with regular museum admission and will be capped at 25 attendees.

To book groups in advance or for questions, contact Robert Stakeley at rostakeley@heinzhistorycenter.org or 412-454-6359.