Calendar of Events

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Fifth Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament

Allegheny Country Club
Monday, Sept. 15

Golfers are invited to join some of Pittsburgh's greatest athletes at the Allegheny Country Club as part of the Fifth Annual History Center Celebrity Golf Tournament. Each foursome in the tournament is paired with a Pittsburgh sports celebrity.

Proceeds benefit the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum.

For more information, please contact Cara Lindberg at 412-454-6324 or calindberg@hswp.org.

Second Annual Glass Collectors Expo

Senator John Heinz History Center
Saturday, Sept. 20, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 21, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Please join the History Center for our second annual Glass Expo, featuring regional and national collector clubs and museums. Meet the experts who will dazzle you with their knowledge and displays of Pittsburgh-made glass.

In addition, visitors can:

  • View tablescapes created with historical glass, featuring Victorian flair through 1950's barware

  • Bring in 2 PIECES of glass for identification

  • Learn how to care for glass

  • Add to their glass library

  • Attend mini-lectures on a variety of topics, including: depression glass, historic bottles, glass history and much more!
Glass Club members special admission rates of $5.50. Simply tell admissions you are a member. If you are a member of the club who is interested in participating and for more information, please contact Danni Hale at 412-454-6373 or ddhale@hswp.org.

Chris Norman Ensemble
The Battle of Fort Duquesne
Sneak Preview

Senator John Heinz History Center
Thursday, Sept. 25
1:00 p.m.

Renaissance & Baroque's 40th anniversary kicks off with its first commissioned work. The Chris Norman Ensemble, with Concerto Calledonia and the Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama, will present a multimedia celebration of the founding of Pittsburgh.

Chris Norman has been combing through primary sources in order to deliver a historically accurate account of the decisive "Battle at the Forks." Soldiers used music and poetry to boost morale during bouts of waning supplies and disease.

Join us at the History Center for a seek preview in preparation for the concert which will be held on Sept. 27. This event is free with regular History Center admission. For concert tickets or more information, please visit www.rbsp.org or call 412-361-2048.

Museum Day 2008

Senator John Heinz History Center
Saturday, Sept. 27
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The History Center will extend free general admission for up to two people when presented with a Museum Day Admission Card.

The Admission Card will be included in the September 2008 issue of Smithsonian magazine and available for download via the Museum Day Web site.

Both versions of the Museum Day Admission Card are valid for free general admission.

The following restrictions apply:

  • One-time use on Sept. 27, 2008.
  • Card must be presented for free general admission.
  • Admission Card is good for general admission for attendee plus one guest.
  • One Admission Card per household.
  • Not for use with any other offer.
  • No rain checks.
For free admission all year long - sign-up now to become a History Center member and receive a complimentary one-year Smithsonian Institution membership. It's the best deal in town!

Pittsburgh's Hidden Treasures,
An Antiques Appraisal Show

Senator John Heinz History Center's Great Hall
Sunday, Sept. 28
Noon - 4:00 p.m.

Join the History Center and KDKA-TV for a unique event this fall, "Pittsburgh's Hidden Treasures, An Antiques Appraisal Show."

Bring your collectibles, heirlooms, and other prized possessions and meet with more than 20 professional appraisers to learn if you have a stud or a dud.

Throughout the day, KDKA cameras will roam the History Center seeking out the most unique and unusual items that visitors have uncovered for a series of 30-minute special programs to air later this year.

Click here to learn more about this event.

RADical Day at the History Center

Senator John Heinz History Center
Saturday, Oct. 4
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD) will celebrate "RADical Days" again this fall. Scheduled to begin Sept. 20 and expected to last three weeks, "RADical Days" offers free admission to participating museums, cultural events, and performances in the Pittsburgh area.

Sunday, Oct. 4 marks the History Center's RADical Day, meaning free admission to the History Center and Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum for everyone!

Special guests, "Otets Paasi," a folk dance ensemble of the Bulgarian Macedonian National Education Center, will also perform.

Youth Heritage Festival

Senator John Heinz History Center
Sat., Oct. 11
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

The History Center, in partnership with the Young Preservationist Association of Pittsburgh and the Rivers Of Steel, presents the first-annual Youth Heritage Festival, engaging young people in the preservation of their community history.

This one-day festival will feature keynote speakers Bill Strickland and Esther Bush, and include special tours, interactive sessions, and museum workshops. A $35 registration fee includes the event, lunch and a reception.

For more information, contact Terri Blanchette at 412-454-6411 or tsblanchette@hswp.org.

Oral History Association's Program

Senator John Heinz History Center
Wed., Oct. 15
6:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

Join the History Center for a special interview with activist and civic leader Sala Udin, conducted by KDKA-TV's Lynn Hayes Freeland. There is no charge for meeting attendees, however registration is required. For more information, contact Terri Blanchette at 412-454-6411 or tsblanchette@hswp.org.

Celebrate Pittsburgh's 250th Birthday

In honor of Pittsburgh's 250th birthday, the History Center will host a number of events and programs to shine the spotlight on our region's tradition of innovation.

    Pittsburgh At 250
    On-Going
    Senator John Heinz History Center's Great Hall

     In celebration of Pittsburgh's 250th birthday, the History Center unveiled Pittsburgh At 250, a new display honoring our region's historic anniversary celebrations. Pittsburgh At 250 showcases events and keepsakes that mark the key anniversaries in 1858, 1908, 1958, and 2008, when city leaders and residents celebrated our city's founding.

    For more information, please click here.

    Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation - Exhibition Opening
    Saturday, Nov. 8
    Senator John Heinz History Center's Second Floor

    The History Center opens its new blockbuster exhibition, Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation, celebrating the Pittsburgh people and inventions that have changed the world. In honor of Pittsburgh's 250th anniversary, this 13,000 square-foot exhibition traces Pittsburgh's incredible impact on our region, nation, and world.

    For more information, please click here.

Heritage Holidays

Senator John Heinz History Center
Saturday, Nov. 15
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

The History Center celebrates the cultural diversity of our region with a fun, holiday-themed event featuring food, song, dance, and activities for the entire family.

Join us as we showcase the ethnic groups who have formed our region and celebrate their contributions to current traditions and customs.

This event is free with History Center admission.

For more information, contact Terri Blanchette at 412-454-6411 or tsblanchette@hswp.org.

History Center Holiday Book Fair

Senator John Heinz History Center's Great Hall
Saturday, Dec. 6
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Whether you're a history buff or just love Western Pennsylvania, the History Center's annual Holiday Book Fair offers great opportunities for mingling with local authors and shopping just in time for the holiday season.

This event is free with History Center admission.






 
 

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