Events

Dec 16

Welcome local genealogist and historian Tammy Hepps to present her talk, “Top 10 Things I Learned About My Family From My Couch.”

Dec 16

Santa Claus will be at the History Center taking photos with visitors in the Great Hall.

Dec 16

We invite you to join us at the History Center for a series of tours focused on the Pittsburgh Jewish community’s tradition of caring for the community.

Dec 19

Be inspired by the pop art of Pittsburgh born and raised Burton Morris and create your own holiday-themed masterpiece!

Dec 22

Discover the Pittsburgh connections to the historic moon landing and experience the gravity of the mission that catapulted man to the moon. Guided tours begin at the following times: 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., and 2 p.m.

Dec 27

Stop by the History Center for some holiday cheer with master storyteller Andy Masich, who will discuss the incredible story of how Pittsburgh helped put a man on the moon, and reveal some unexpected Pittsburgh innovations and connections to the 1969 Moon landing.

Dec 28

Youth ages 8 – 12, join us for a fun exploration of the Destination Moon exhibition and become space explorers through hands-on design activities.

Dec 29

Discover the Pittsburgh connections to the historic moon landing and experience the gravity of the mission that catapulted man to the moon. Guided tours begin at the following times: 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., and 2 p.m.

Jan 5

Join in Destination Moon-themed activities throughout the museum, explore space in a mobile planetarium, and learn about Neil Armstrong and life in zero-G.

Jan 9

Help us celebrate the final months of the Destination Moon exhibit.

Jan 10

Join the History Center and historian Richard Bell as we dissect the musical phenomenon, “Hamilton,” to reveal what its success tells us about the marriage of history and show biz.

Jan 12

In this newly-designed Badge Day Workshop, Boy Scouts will explore and unearth pieces of their family’s history.

Jan 15

In this second Homeschool Day related to the Destination Moon exhibition, homeschool families will learn about space flight and the Apollo space program through hands-on activities in the exhibit.

Feb 1

Join a “security guard” to explore the History Center after hours and search for pieces of a magical artifact that allow life-like figures to come alive every night!

Feb 9

From female astronauts at the International Space Station to engineers and scientists on the ground, America’s space program wouldn’t be where it is today without the incredible contributions of incredible women.

Feb 13

Step back in time into a 1950s kitchen and then into our Kitchen Classroom to cook recipes from that era!

Feb 13

Join the History Center, in partnership with Pittsburgh Yoga Events, for a fresh and fun yoga experience the day before Valentine’s Day.

Feb 15

History Uncorked, Pittsburgh’s premier party for young professionals, is Friday, February 15, 2019.

Feb 20

Join us at the Homewood Library for a screening of “Negroes with Guns: Rob Williams and Black Power,” part of the 2019 From Slavery to Freedom Film Series.

Feb 21

Educators, join us to learn more about the History Center’s Detre Library & Archives, which contains many collections that document local people pushing for social change.

Feb 23

In this newly-designed Badge Day Workshop, Girl Scout Juniors will explore the past by redesigning period clothing and play historic games.

Feb 28

The fifth Annual Black History Month Lecture will feature Leonard Moore, Ph.D., who will speak on the topic of Black power and Black politics of the 1960s and ’70s.

Mar 8

Join a “security guard” to explore the History Center after hours and search for pieces of a magical artifact that allow life-like figures to come alive every night!

Mar 13

Celebrate Women’s History Month by exploring the story of Lois Weber, a Pittsburgher who became America’s first female film director.

Mar 15

Join a “security guard” to explore the History Center after hours and search for pieces of a magical artifact that allow life-like figures to come alive every night!

Mar 23

Save the date for March 23, 2019! Celebrate Pittsburgh history in style at the History Center’s seventh annual Vintage Pittsburgh event, presented in partnership with The Neighborhood Flea.

Apr 10

Join the sales team of the H.J. Heinz Company and construct a window display, create an advertisement, and color a label for a new product.

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.

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 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 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 27

Celebrate Memorial Day with a ceremonial flag ceremony and folding in the History Center’s Great Hall.

Jun 12

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

Jul 4

Celebrate Independence Day with a ceremonial flag ceremony and folding in the History Center’s Great Hall.

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 15

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

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 29

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.

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.

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

Celebrate Veterans Day with a ceremonial flag ceremony and folding in the History Center’s Great Hall.