Events

Apr 26

Join the History Center for its first-ever Open-Late Film Series and examine how Hollywood portrayed the Vietnam War. This evening, the film is “We Were Soldiers.”

Apr 26

Speak with an eyewitness to history who represents one of many diverse perspectives on the Vietnam War.

Apr 27

In this newly-designed Badge Day Workshop, Girl Scout Juniors will channel their inner investigator to solve a mini-mystery and communicate in code.

Apr 27

Join genealogists, authors, and DNA analysts for a day-long workshop on African American genealogy and understanding DNA.

Apr 27

Join a History Center docent to explore the multiple perspectives that contribute to our current understanding of the Vietnam War with a guided tour of the new exhibit.

Apr 27

Join a History Center docent to explore the multiple perspectives that contribute to our current understanding of the Vietnam War with a guided tour of the new exhibit.

May 3

Welcome new citizens in a naturalization ceremony, presented in partnership with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.

May 4

In this newly-designed Badge Day Workshop, Boy Scouts will learn how to grow their collection, keep it safe, and design a way to display it.

May 8

Explore how American Indians have used the Three Sisters of corn, beans, and squash and then make culinary masterpieces using those ingredients in our kitchen.

May 10

Kids in 3rd through 8th grade, join us for pizza, explore our collection of prints, paintings, and photographs, and try techniques of Pittsburgh-born or trained artists to make your own masterpieces!

May 15

Join us at the Homewood Library for a screening of “The Soul of Vietnam” and “No Vietnamese Ever Called Me Nigger,” as part of the 2019 From Slavery to Freedom Film Series.

May 16

Now in its 27th year, the History Makers Award Dinner is a one-of-a-kind event in the city of Pittsburgh, presented by BNY Mellon & Citizens Bank.

May 18

Join genealogist Rich Venezia of Rich Roots Genealogy for a workshop on delving into your family history in Italy and the United States.

May 19

Speak with an eyewitness to history who represents one of many diverse perspectives on the Vietnam War.

May 27

Commemorate Memorial Day alongside other museum visitors with a group unfolding and refolding of a 36-foot American flag.

May 30

Join the Heinz History Center for a special evening celebrating the life and legacy of Olympian Herb Douglas and the release of a new book, LAUNCHED: The Life of Olympian Herb Douglas.

May 31

Learn about the service of Vietnam veterans and their counterparts from the American Red Cross Overseas Association. Bring your own bagged lunch, pull up a chair, and listen as they share stories of their service.

May 31

Join the History Center for its first-ever Open-Late Film Series and examine how Hollywood portrayed the Vietnam War. This evening, the film is “Hamburger Hill.”

May 31

Speak with an eyewitness to history who represents one of many diverse perspectives on the Vietnam War.

Jun 6

Join the History Center, Veterans Breakfast Club, and The Furious Fourth WWII Living History Group for a day of commemoration, reenactment, historical perspective, and story-sharing from veterans of the invasion.

Jun 9

Over the summer, youth age 9 – 12 and their adults can join literary adventures that explore the Vietnam War era, connected with The Vietnam War: 1945 – 1975 exhibition.

Jun 12

Dive in to a hands-on exploration of how Pittsburgh’s valuable natural resources were formed.

Jun 13

Join us for the unveiling of a new state historical marker for Lois Weber, film pioneer.

Jun 13

Dive into film history with actor and Turner Classic Movies host Illeana Douglas and Dr. Shelley Stamp, film historian and professor of film and digital media at the University of California, Santa Cruz.

Jun 16

Speak with an eyewitness to history who represents one of many diverse perspectives on the Vietnam War.

Jun 20

Join experts in academia, journalism, public history, and literature for a series of talks offering a multi-perspective examination of the Vietnam War’s place in American history.

Jun 21

Welcome new citizens in a naturalization ceremony, presented in partnership with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Jun 28

Explore the Vietnam War using game theory and dive into pivotal points that made history during the conflict.

Jun 30

Join nationally-renowned genealogist Dr. Michael Lacopo for the History Center’s first German Genealogy Workshop.

Jul 4

Celebrate Independence Day alongside other museum visitors and celebrate the service of America’s veterans with a group unfolding and refolding of a 36-foot American flag.

Jul 8

During this week-long summer camp, experience Pittsburgh’s place in pop culture, from “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” to George Romero’s zombies and everything in between.

Jul 14

Over the summer, youth age 9 – 12 and their adults can join literary adventures that explore the Vietnam War era, connected with The Vietnam War: 1945 – 1975 exhibition.

Jul 15

During this week-long summer camp, channel your inner wizard-historian!

Jul 19

Join the History Center for its first-ever Open-Late Film Series and examine how Hollywood portrayed the Vietnam War. This evening, the film is “Good Morning Vietnam.”

Jul 19

Speak with an eyewitness to history who represents one of many diverse perspectives on the Vietnam War.

Jul 21

Speak with an eyewitness to history who represents one of many diverse perspectives on the Vietnam War.

Jul 22

This three-day educator institute accompanies The Vietnam War: 1945-1975. Educators will dive deep into the history of the Vietnam War.

Jul 22

During this week-long summer camp, experience Pittsburgh’s place in pop culture, from “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” to George Romero’s zombies and everything in between.

Jul 23

Join experts in academia, journalism, public history, and literature for a series of talks offering a multi-perspective examination of the Vietnam War’s place in American history.

Jul 29

During this week-long summer camp, channel your inner wizard-historian!

Aug 7

Join experts in academia, journalism, public history, and literature for a series of talks offering a multi-perspective examination of the Vietnam War’s place in American history.

Aug 11

Over the summer, youth age 9 – 12 and their adults can join literary adventures that explore the Vietnam War era, connected with The Vietnam War: 1945 – 1975 exhibition.

Aug 18

Speak with an eyewitness to history who represents one of many diverse perspectives on the Vietnam War.

Aug 21

Join us at the Frick Environmental Center for a screening of “1959 The Year that Changed Jazz,” part of the 2019 From Slavery to Freedom Film Series.

Sep 5

Join experts in academia, journalism, public history, and literature for a series of talks offering a multi-perspective examination of the Vietnam War’s place in American history.

Sep 15

Speak with an eyewitness to history who represents one of many diverse perspectives on the Vietnam War.

Sep 20

Join the History Center for its first-ever Open-Late Film Series and examine how Hollywood portrayed the Vietnam War. This evening, the film is “The Deer Hunter.”

Sep 20

Speak with an eyewitness to history who represents one of many diverse perspectives on the Vietnam War.

Oct 11

Welcome new citizens in a naturalization ceremony, presented in partnership with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Nov 6

Join us at the Frick Environmental Center for a screening of “Paul Laurence Dunbar: Beyond the Mask” part of the 2019 From Slavery to Freedom Film Series.

Nov 11

Commemorate Veterans Day alongside other museum visitors and celebrate the service of America’s veterans with a group unfolding and refolding of a 36-foot American flag.

Join the History Center for its first-ever Open-Late Film Series in conjunction with the new exhibition, The Vietnam War: 1945-1975, and examine how Hollywood portrayed the Vietnam War.

Join experts in academia, journalism, public history, and literature for a series of talks offering a multi-perspective examination of the Vietnam War’s place in American history.

Apr 4

Save the date for April 4, 2020! Celebrate Pittsburgh history in style at the History Center’s seventh annual Vintage Pittsburgh event, presented in partnership with The Neighborhood Flea.