Treasures in the Archives

Event Information

Date & Time
Sunday, Apr. 27, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location Heinz History Center 1212 Smallman Street
Pittsburgh PA, 15222
Ticketing FREE with advance registration
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Peek into the stories hidden in “Pittsburgh’s attic” during Treasures in the Archives.

Join the Detre Library & Archives on Sunday, April 27 to explore highlights from one of the largest collections of historic materials in Western Pennsylvania.

The popular annual program delves into captivating stories preserved in the History Center collection and gives you a unique glimpse into Western Pennsylvania’s past through one-of-a-kind documents and photographs.

Collections featured in past Treasures in the Archives have included building movers, unrealized Pittsburgh futures, boxers, coroners, pandemics, beloved neighborhood figures, old saloons, famous families, overlooked community stories, and the lost history of a notorious home for ex-offenders.

This annual program dives deeply into four topics carefully chosen by our dedicated archivists. This year’s topics include:

  • A behind-the-scenes look into how the archives brings history to life for students
  • An exploration into the archives of Louise Silk and Barbara Trellis, two local fiber artists with exhibits currently on display in Pittsburgh
  • A look at the personal correspondence of Pittsburgh’s unsung hero Henry Ellenbogen who helped Jewish Europeans escape the Third Reich
  • The Pittsburgh Folk Festival, which was founded amid the Cold War and celebrated the region’s ethnic communities, offering a counterpoint to communism by highlighting America’s tradition of welcoming diverse cultures

For one-day only, a special selection of archival materials related to these four topics will be on view for attendees. Deepen your understanding of Pittsburgh’s history and learn more about these one-of-a-kind stories during this signature event on the Detre Library & Archives calendar.

Admission

Admission is free and open to all. Please register in advance online.

Kosher refreshments will be provided.

Live captioning will be provided at this hybrid program.

American Sign Language interpretation will be provided at this hybrid program.

For more information or to request additional accommodations, please contact Sierra Green at [email protected].