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  • May 28

    A woman in a blue blazer and red necklace smiles. Lecture titled “Women’s Fight for Financial Freedom.” Smithsonian branding present. *AI generated alt text
    Heinz History Center – 6:00 PM

    Smithsonian Lecture Series: Women’s Fight for Financial Freedom

    Join us for the next installment of the Smithsonian Lecture Series.

    Tickets Required

  • May 30

    A black-and-white photo of African American men, women, and children with tennis rackets. Purple tree logo and text overlay. *AI generated alt text
    Heinz History Center – 11:00 AM

    African American Genealogy Workshop

    Discover new pathways into your family history at the African American Genealogy Workshop.

    Tickets Required

  • June 9

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    Heinz History Center – 6:30 PM

    IL VIAGGIO: The Italian Immigration Journey to the United States

    Join the Italian American Program for a discussion on the new book, “IL VIAGGIO: The Italian Immigration Journey to the United States.”

    Tickets Required

  • June 12

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    Heinz History Center – 5:30 PM

    Planet Ice Member Preview

    Be among the first to explore the History Center’s new exhibition, Planet Ice: Mysteries of the Ice Ages, at this exclusive member preview.

    Tickets Required

  • June 28

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    Heinz History Center – 11:00 AM

    Croatian Genealogy Workshop

    Join genealogy expert Robert Jerin for the History Center’s first Croatian Genealogy Workshop.

    Tickets Required

  • July 4

    Folk-style painting of steamboat New Orleans on a river, people on deck, smokestack with black smoke, hills and houses behind.
    Heinz History Center – 11:00 AM

    History Talk: The Two Revolutions of 1776

    Learn how Pittsburgh was forged by democratic ideals and industrial might.

    Tickets Required

  • July 4

    Heinz History Center – 1:00 PM

    Honoring America: Fourth of July Flag Folding

    Celebrate the Fourth with a special flag folding ceremony!

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