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  • July 30

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    Heinz History Center – 6:30 PM

    Innocenti: The Innocent Ones Film Screening

    Join the History Center’s Italian American Program and director Dr. Steve Mancini for a free screening of his new documentary, “Innocenti: The Innocent Ones.”

    Tickets Required

  • August 12

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    Heinz History Center – 6:00 PM

    From Slavery to Freedom Film Series: "Who Speaks for the Negro?"

    Join the African American Program for a free in-person screening of “Who Speaks for the Negro?”

    Tickets Required

  • August 13

    Heinz History Center – 6:30 PM

    Hidden History Trivia Night

    It’s a trivia night in Pittsburgh!

    Tickets Required

  • August 20

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    Heinz History Center – 5:00 PM

    Third Thursdays

    History doesn’t stop at five o’clock.

  • September 9

    Heinz History Center – 6:30 PM

    It Takes a Lifetime: Book Talk with Libby Cataldi

    Join the Italian American Program for a conversation with author Libby Cataldi about her new memoir, “It Takes a Lifetime to Learn How to Live: An Italian American Story of Coming Home.”

    Tickets Required

  • September 10

    Heinz History Center – 6:30 PM

    Hidden History Trivia Night

    It’s a trivia night in Pittsburgh!

    Tickets Required

  • September 15

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    Heinz History Center – 5:30 PM

    Tasting Through Time: Fall Educator Open House

    Educators, come learn about the History Center’s incredible teacher resources!

    Tickets Required

  • October 6

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    Heinz History Center – 5:00 PM

    Teacher Training: Surviving the Ice Age Session 1

    Earn Act 48 credits while exploring how humans adapted, survived, and thrived during the Ice Age.

    Tickets Required

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