Events

Jul 25

Throughout the 1950s, the Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory in West Mifflin, Pa. and the Westinghouse Astronuclear Laboratory in Large, Pa. attracted Jewish engineers and scientists to the boroughs and townships along Route 51 in the South Hills.

Aug 2

The History Center’s Golf Tournament is like no other in Pittsburgh! This tournament benefits the programs and education services of the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum.

Aug 4

Educators, join the History Center’s Italian American Program to explore the short film, “Columbus on Trial” in this Act 48 program.

Aug 7

Heather Penney will discuss 9/11 and how it impacted her subsequent service in the military, which included two combat tours in Iraq.

Aug 11

Early learners from ages 3 – 5 are invited to join us for an interactive online session exploring the people, places, and stories that make Pittsburgh unique!

Aug 14

Join us outside this summer at the History Center’s Penn Avenue lot for family-friendly activities that explore stories from our region!

Aug 18

Join us virtually for a screening of “Égalité for All: Toussaint L’Overture and the Haitian Revolution” part of the 2021 From Slavery to Freedom Film Series.

Aug 29

Michael Waas, co-administrator of the Sephardic Diaspora group on Facebook, will discuss three heritage projects in the former Ottoman Empire.

Oct 7

Now in its 28th year, the History Makers Award Dinner is a one-of-a-kind event in the city of Pittsburgh, presented by BNY Mellon & Citizens Bank.