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The New Pittsburgh Exposition events calendar is made possible with support from The Mattress Factory. Calling all makers and believers, The Mattress Factory invites you to ditch the mask you wear every day and step into a spotlight on the characters, caricatures, and creatures that make us believe in make believe at the Garden Party: Make Believe, June 7th. More Details.
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65 Artists, 65 Years: An Anniversary Exhibition
As 2024 is the 65th anniversary of the Museum opening its doors to the public, the year will start off with an anniversary exhibition presenting 65 artists from the museum collection.
Visit The Old Allegheny County Jail and Museum
PHLF docents are on hand to tell you the story of the former Allegheny County Jail. Completed in 1886 to the designs of Boston architect H. H. Richardson, it closed on July 27, 1995. The building was then renovated between 1995 and 2001 and adapted for a new use as the Family Division of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas.
Flight 93 National Memorial Tour
On September 24, 2002, little more than a year after a United Airlines plane was hijacked by terrorists and crashed into a field in Somerset County, PA, the U.S. Congress passed an act establishing a memorial at the crash site, designating it the final resting place of the flight’s passengers and crew.
“Taste of Asia” Food Market
The Smithsonian-affiliated Senator John Heinz History Center will host a special public program, Taste of Asia, on Sunday, May 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Memorial Day Ceremony & Celebration
Honor those who have served our country by attending Soldiers & Sailors’ annual Memorial Day Ceremony & Celebration.This rain or shine event is FREE and open to the public.
Interpreted Tour of the 1889 Flood
To commemorate the 135th Anniversary of the 1889 Johnstown Flood, join JAHA and the National Park Service on a bus tour tracing the flood’s path. Park Rangers Doug Bosley and Greg Zaborowski will be your guides as you travel from South Fork to Johnstown and meet important flood figures on the way, including Victor Heiser, Horace Rose, Clara Barton, and others telling the story of the flood as they experienced it.
DIY History Weekend
West Overton Village's DIY (Do-it-Yourself) History Weekend invites visitors of all ages to try historic activities, games, and crafts.
31st Annual History Makers Award Dinner
Since 1992, the Heinz History Center has honored exceptional individuals whose accomplishments, while rooted here in Western Pa., transcend geographic bounds.
Visit The Old Allegheny County Jail and Museum
PHLF docents are on hand to tell you the story of the former Allegheny County Jail. Completed in 1886 to the designs of Boston architect H. H. Richardson, it closed on July 27, 1995. The building was then renovated between 1995 and 2001 and adapted for a new use as the Family Division of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas.
Wayne's Fourth Sub-Legion Drill Day
Come to Woodville for a unique experience of 18th century military camp life. Join the soldiers of Wayne's Fourth Sub-Legion, the first Army of the United States, as they set up camp and practice the Von Steuben military drill manual of 1794. Other activities include an encampment, musket firing demonstration, military music, and camp cooking demonstrations.
Eldora Park Walking Tour
While Eldora Park does not lie within the geographical boundaries of Donora, we promote Eldora Park primarily because it's part of Donora's history. As stated above, people from Donora picnicked at Eldora Park and enjoyed all the entertainment and amenities it had to offer.
Fort Ligonier Hosts NY Times Best Selling Author Peter Stark
Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to hear from New York Times Best Selling Author Peter Stark who will deliver a riveting talk based on his book Young Washington.
Visit The Old Allegheny County Jail and Museum
PHLF docents are on hand to tell you the story of the former Allegheny County Jail. Completed in 1886 to the designs of Boston architect H. H. Richardson, it closed on July 27, 1995. The building was then renovated between 1995 and 2001 and adapted for a new use as the Family Division of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas.
Eldora Park Walking Tour
While Eldora Park does not lie within the geographical boundaries of Donora, we promote Eldora Park primarily because it's part of Donora's history. As stated above, people from Donora picnicked at Eldora Park and enjoyed all the entertainment and amenities it had to offer.
Eldora Park Walking Tour
While Eldora Park does not lie within the geographical boundaries of Donora, we promote Eldora Park primarily because it's part of Donora's history. As stated above, people from Donora picnicked at Eldora Park and enjoyed all the entertainment and amenities it had to offer.
Seven Years’ War Symposium
Four outstanding presentations focused on the French and Indian War and The Seven Years’ War (three in person one via zoom) will be presented during Fort Ligonier’s Seven Years’ War Symposium at the Fort Ligonier Center for History Education. Complimentary admission to the historic site and museum’s galleries included with symposium registration. (Lunch included)
Riding A Raid: A Civil War Symposium
The Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall is pleased to announce the return of our annual Civil War Symposium, slated for April 13, 2024.
Exploring the Tastes, Perceptions, and Histories of Soul Food
Grab a plate! Join us for a fantastic full-tasting experience catered by Pittsburgh's own soul food restaurant, Carmi Express, paired with storytelling on the true history of soul food by a James Beard Award-winning food historian.
Visit The Old Allegheny County Jail and Museum
PHLF docents are on hand to tell you the story of the former Allegheny County Jail. Completed in 1886 to the designs of Boston architect H. H. Richardson, it closed on July 27, 1995. The building was then renovated between 1995 and 2001 and adapted for a new use as the Family Division of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas.
Mansions on Fifth: Preservation Advocacy Event & Tour
Join the Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation (PHLF) at the historic Mansions on Fifth, a boutique hotel in the restored former McCook Mansion and residences in Shadyside, for a Preservation Advocacy reception to learn about the value of preservation easements as a critical tool in saving historic buildings.
Virtual Watch Party: Westmoreland Reads
In partnership with Westmoreland Reads, join us for a virtual program with Clint Smith, author of this year’s community book selection How the Word is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America.
Visit The Old Allegheny County Jail and Museum
PHLF docents are on hand to tell you the story of the former Allegheny County Jail. Completed in 1886 to the designs of Boston architect H. H. Richardson, it closed on July 27, 1995. The building was then renovated between 1995 and 2001 and adapted for a new use as the Family Division of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas.
The Story of Whisk(e)y
This entertaining program will explore whiskey's origins, methods of production, definitions, and cultural and political influences. Enjoy one grand tasting across brands, styles, and regions. The tasting features whiskies that span the entirety of the category: Scotch, Japanese, Irish, Canadian, Indian, and American.
Visit The Old Allegheny County Jail and Museum
PHLF docents are on hand to tell you the story of the former Allegheny County Jail. Completed in 1886 to the designs of Boston architect H. H. Richardson, it closed on July 27, 1995. The building was then renovated between 1995 and 2001 and adapted for a new use as the Family Division of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas.
Fred Rogers Exhibit
Stop by and enjoy a wonderful display of quotes and artifacts curated by the Fred Rogers Scholars at Saint Vincent College.
Visit The Old Allegheny County Jail and Museum
PHLF docents are on hand to tell you the story of the former Allegheny County Jail. Completed in 1886 to the designs of Boston architect H. H. Richardson, it closed on July 27, 1995. The building was then renovated between 1995 and 2001 and adapted for a new use as the Family Division of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas.
Trolleyology: The Long Careers of the Twin Cities PCC Cars
They started life in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul and are now one of the last fleets of PCC cars still in revenue service, having traveled far and wide. With lots of photos, Minnesota Streetcar Museum historian Aaron Isaacs will tell you their story, which started with a PCC that was supposed to go to Pittsburgh.
21+ Night: Time Machine
Turn back the clock for the final 21+ Night of 2023! Explore different decades from the 1920s to the 1990s through music and classic science demonstrations. Come dressed in your favorite retro fashions to hit the dance floor with style or relive your childhood field trip with a show in the Buhl Planetarium.
The Allegheny Arsenal Handbook
Pittsburgh’s Allegheny Arsenal served the nation through 5 wars between 1814 and 1926. It suffered a tragedy on September 17, 1862, that was the greatest single day loss of civilian life during the Civil War.
Twelve Days of Christmas
Have you ever wondered what the "Twelve Days of Christmas" were really like? What was the firing of "Christmas guns"? How was the Twelfth Night celebrated? What was Boxing Day? Enjoy touring "Woodville" by candlelight and learn how the Twelve Days of Christmas were really celebrated and how different the holidays were from our modern holiday traditions.
TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition
Embark on a captivating voyage back in time to the era of Titanic, where the poignant stories of real passengers and crew come to life through a meticulously curated collation of authentic artifacts and immersive settings at TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition.