From Steel City to City of Champions: Why all Pittsburgh’s sports teams are black and gold
“I don’t think any two colors identify any other city as much.”
Posts tagged with Senator John Heinz History Center
Cold War to cold brews: Pittsburgh’s nuclear history is becoming a brewery’s new home
The surprising story behind the missile defense around the Steel City.
19 predictions for Pittsburgh in 2019: Courtroom battles, political drama, and some fun, too.
Buckle up, because 2019 is going to be quite the ride.
The Pittsburgh parking chair’s history, mystery and rules
Respect the parking chair.
How Pittsburgh is saving Tree of Life’s massive, community-built sidewalk memorial
Rain, temperature and vandalism threaten the tribute, which will be moved inside and back on display soon.
This is Squirrel Hill: How one neighborhood became Pittsburgh’s ‘center of Jewish life’
“My hope is that the result of this event is that the things that make the neighborhood special get pushed to become even more special."
11 must-see features at Heinz History Center’s new Apollo 11 exhibit
Explore how Pittsburghers helped make the mission a reality.
Pittsburgh’s iconic blast furnaces were named after local women. Here’s why.
Edith, Isabella, Lucy, Ann, Carrie, Eliza, and Dorothy.
Pittsburgh’s Market Square constantly changes, but its purpose hasn’t wavered since 1784
What would happen if a Pittsburgher from the 1790s showed up in Market Square?
Heinz History Center is demolishing a 148-year-old Strip District building
The building "housed vibrant examples of Pittsburgh history."
What to do this week in Pittsburgh: June 24-July 1, 2018
A bloody mary festival, a pasta party, and a limoncello celebration.
10 Memorial Day weekend events to welcome summer in Pittsburgh
There will be parades and a block party.
Fold a 36-foot American flag with local veterans
Join local veterans and fellow museum visitors to participate in a flag ceremony for Memorial Day. As a group, you'll unfurl a giant 36-foot American flag, join in a ceremony to sing the National Anthem, participate in a moment of silence and lastly, ceremoniously fold the flag up again.
Where: Senator John Heinz History Center at 1212 Smallman St. (Strip District)
When: May 28, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.