Events
1959 The Year that Changed Jazz
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.
JGS Pittsburgh presents Israel Pickholtz
The Jewish Genealogy Society of Pittsburgh presents a talk by noted genealogist Israel Pickholtz, hosted by the Rauh Jewish History Program & Archives.
Woodstock Night at the History Center
Join the History Center for a night marking 50 years since Woodstock rocked America! Featuring live music, specialty cocktails, groovy activities, and, of course, a lot of tie-dye.
Guided Tour: Fort Pitt Museum
Get to the point of Pittsburgh history by taking a one-hour highlights tour of the Fort Pitt Museum. Tours are available today at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Guided Tour: The Vietnam War: 1945-1975
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.
Guided Tour: The Vietnam War: 1945-1975
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.
Guided Tour: Fort Pitt Museum
Get to the point of Pittsburgh history by taking a one-hour highlights tour of the Fort Pitt Museum. Tours are available today at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Guided Tour: Fort Pitt Museum
Get to the point of Pittsburgh history by taking a one-hour highlights tour of the Fort Pitt Museum. Tours are available today at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
The New Map of Empire
Join the Fort Pitt Museum in welcoming S. Max Edelson, professor of History at the University of Virginia, for a discussion on the British efforts to map America before the American Revolution.
Guided Tour: Fort Pitt Museum
Get to the point of Pittsburgh history by taking a one-hour highlights tour of the Fort Pitt Museum. Tours are available today at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Guided Tour: The Vietnam War: 1945-1975
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.
Guided Tour: The Vietnam War: 1945-1975
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.
Vietnam War Speaker Series: Lan Cao
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.
Insider Tour of Meadowcroft Rockshelter
Enjoy an exclusive insider tour of Meadowcroft Rockshelter with James M. Adovasio, Ph.D., lead archaeologist on the site.
Guided Tour: The Vietnam War: 1945-1975
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.
Guided Tour: The Vietnam War: 1945-1975
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.
Jewish Women’s Center: Retrospective 1992-2019
The Jewish Women’s Center of Pittsburgh formally closes with a festive celebration of its 27 years of work.
Celebrity Golf Tournament
The History Center’s Celebrity Golf Tournament is like no other in Pittsburgh! This tournament benefits the programs and education services of the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum.
Hop Into History: Nellie Bly’s Journey Around the World
Commemorate the 130th anniversary of the beginning of Pittsburgher Nellie Bly’s record-setting solo trip around the world by making foods she might have tried along the way.
Workers on Arrival: Black Labor in the Making of America
Join the Heinz History Center and Joe William Trotter, Jr. as he speaks on his newest book, “Workers on Arrival: Black Labor in the Making of America.”
Forks of the Ohio Homeschool Series
In this Fort Pitt Museum homeschool series class, students will learn information about the style and structure of 18th century forts.
Guided Tour: The Vietnam War: 1945-1975
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.
Guided Tour: The Vietnam War: 1945-1975
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.
Vietnam Voices
Speak with an eyewitness to history who represents one of many diverse perspectives on the Vietnam War.
History Explorers: Archaeology Exploration
Join our dig team as we uncover historic finds and examine archaeological collections in the museum.
An Evening with Tim O’Brien
Join the History Center for an evening featuring Tim O’Brien, acclaimed best-selling author of “The Things They Carried.”
Forks of the Ohio Homeschool Series
In this Fort Pitt Museum homeschool series class, students will explore the science behind why the forests in Pennsylvania undergo seasonal color changes.
Open-Late Film Series: The Deer Hunter
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.”
Vietnam Voices
Speak with an eyewitness to history who represents one of many diverse perspectives on the Vietnam War.
Covered Bridge Festival
Visit Meadowcroft’s Pine Bank Covered Bridge during this free admission, annual celebration of covered bridges.
Free Admission: Fort Pitt Museum
Enjoy free admission to the Fort Pitt Museum as part of this year’s RADical Days.
Guided Tour: The Vietnam War: 1945-1975
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.
Guided Tour: The Vietnam War: 1945-1975
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.
Frontier Heritage Weekend
Get a first-hand look at the everyday lives of 18th century frontier traders during Frontier Heritage Weekend.
Archaeology Day
As part of Pennsylvania Archaeology Month, Meadowcroft will partner with the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology for a day-long event for archaeology-lovers everywhere.
Italian Heritage Day
Kick off Italian Heritage Month with the sixth annual Italian Heritage Day.
Walk in Penn’s Woods
Visit Meadowcroft for beautiful fall foliage and outdoor adventure this fall!
Hop Into History: Heinz Classics
Help us celebrate the 150th anniversary of the H.J. Heinz Company! Make your own Heinz hitch, pickle pin, and ketchup inspired by the original recipe.
Forks of the Ohio Homeschool Series
In this Fort Pitt Museum homeschool series class, students will learn about map-making and then practice their skills by making a map after a short hike.
Naturalization Ceremony
Welcome new citizens in a naturalization ceremony, presented in partnership with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.
The Battle of Point Pleasant to the Treaty of Camp Charlotte
Join the Fort Pitt Museum to commemorate the 245th Anniversary of the Battle of Point Pleasant and the end of Lord Dunmore’s War with guest speaker Dr. Glenn Williams.
Free Admission: Heinz History Center
Enjoy free admission to the Heinz History Center as part of this year’s RADical Days.
Insider Tour of Meadowcroft Rockshelter
Enjoy an exclusive insider tour of Meadowcroft Rockshelter with James M. Adovasio, Ph.D., lead archaeologist on the site.
History Explorers: Cooking with Heinz
Explore 150 years of Heinz history and create recipes old and new using Heinz products.
Forks of the Ohio Homeschool Series
In this Fort Pitt Museum homeschool series class, students will explore the museum’s newest exhibit, Pittsburgh, Virginia and debate which state owns Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania.
Hometown-Homegrown™: Heinz 150
Celebrate all-things HEINZ at the eighth annual Hometown-Homegrown™ food festival, presented in partnership with GoodTaste! Pittsburgh®.
Discovering Hidden History: Introduction to Archives for Educators
In this program, archivists and museum educators will spark passion for primary sources by covering the basics of archival research.
Meadowcroft’s Fall Finale and Taffy Pull
Spend an autumn afternoon outside celebrating the final day of Meadowcroft’s season! Join us for a day of special, fall-themed programming.
Fort Night – 18th Century Libations
Enjoy the Fort Pitt Museum after hours with a special 21+ night, featuring local food and drink, special activities, lantern tours of Point State Park, & history trivia with Buzzworthy Trivia.
Cub Scout Day at the Fort Pitt Museum
Cub Scouts are invited to participate in a guided program that will include guided tours, hands-on activities, and living history demonstrations that will fulfill multiple Cub Scout Adventure requirements.
Insider Tour of Meadowcroft Rockshelter
Enjoy an exclusive insider tour of Meadowcroft Rockshelter with James M. Adovasio, Ph.D., lead archaeologist on the site.
Paul Laurence Dunbar: Beyond the Mask
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.
Forks of the Ohio Homeschool Series
In this Fort Pitt Museum homeschool series class, students will learn about different methods of presentation to create a brief exhibit tour for their fellow classmates.
Veterans Day Flag Folding
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.
Hop Into History: Little Builders
Become a master builder and make your addition to Pittsburgh’s skyline. Use Lincoln Logs, magnetic tiles, and other fun materials to engineer a new addition to the city.
Treasures in the Archives
Our annual Treasures in the Archives event is an opportunity to see highlights from one of the largest collections of historic materials about Western Pennsylvania.
History Explorers: Shattering Notions
Uncover the story of the city’s first industry, pretend to be a glassblower, use forms and patterns to make a design, and build a one-of-a-kind display.
Forks of the Ohio Homeschool Series
In this Fort Pitt Museum homeschool series class, students will flex their creativity by making crafts inspired by the history and nature at the Forks of the Ohio.
Hop Into History: Home for the Holidays
Get ready for the holiday season by playing in our new holidays exhibit. Explore the traditions of Pittsburghers from different backgrounds.
WWI 360: Teach Like An Ace
This one-day workshop offers a blend of meaningful content and primary-source focused methods for teaching WWI and its enduring impact.
Exploring Pittsburgh Portraits
Join the History Center’s educators to explore the National Portrait Gallery exhibit and learn more about using portraiture to explore historic figures.
Vintage Pittsburgh
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.
Powerful Pittsburgh Women: Celebrating the 19th Amendment Centennial
In this program, educators will learn about influential Pittsburgh women and opportunities to celebrate them as part of teaching social studies, civics, and other disciplines.
Open-Late Vietnam Film Series
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.
Vietnam War Speaker Series
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.