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Sports Museum Spotlight: Bowled Over Page 4

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IN THIS ISSUE Don’t miss the Senator John Heinz History Center’s major exhibition showcasing the state’s impact on the Civil War. The Pennsylvania’s Civil War exhibition closes Sun., Jan. 5, 2014.

Visit Pennsylvania’s Civil War Before the Final Bugle Sounds

The Pennsylvania’s Civil War exhibit,presented by Mylan, explores Pittsburgh’srole as the “Arsenal of the Union” and the significant contributions that Western Pennsylvanians had on the war, both on the battlefield and on the home front.

The exhibit helps bring to life the personal stories of those impacted during the four-year war through more than 150 artifacts, including items on loan from the Smithsonian Institution, the State Museum of Pennsylvania, the National Civil War Museum, and the Kenneth Turner Collection, along with rare archival images, six life-like museum figures, and immersive settings.

Exhibit highlights include exact replicas of the largest and smallest cannons used during the Civil War – a massive 26-foot-long, 90-ton smoothbore 1864 Rodman Cannon created at the Fort Pitt Foundry and a comparatively pint-sized 575-pound 1859 Mountain Howitzer gun.

Six life-like museum figures bring a face to the conflict, including Martin Delany, a Pittsburgh abolitionist and the highest ranking African American in the Civil War; Kate McBride, a young worker at the Allegheny Arsenal; Jacob Funk, a corporal from Fayette Co. who helped to save the regimental flag; Strong Vincent, an attorney from Erie, Pa., who rallied Union troops at the Battle of Gettysburg; Tillie Pierce, a 15-year-old who helped comfort the wounded at Gettysburg; and Dog Jack, a mixed bull terrier who served as the mascot of the 102nd Pa. Volunteers.

Also included in the exhibit is a tintype camera and portable printing press on loan from the Smithsonian Institution, along with war material produced in Pittsburgh factories, personal items from soldiers, Civil War-era costumes and accessories, and original recruitment posters from communities across Pennsylvania.

Enthusiasts won’t want to miss additional Civil War areas located in several of the History Center’s long-term exhibitions, including Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation on the second floor, From Slavery to Freedom on the fourth floor, and the Falk Collection Center on the fourth floor, which features the Monongahela House bed that Abraham Lincoln slept in during his only visit to Pittsburgh in 1861.

The Pennsylvania’s Civil War exhibit is a key component in a series of History Center programs and publications developed in partnership with Pennsylvania Civil War 150, the statewide initiative to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. The exhibit is included with regular museum admission: $15 for adults, $13 for seniors (age 62+), $6 for students and youth (age 6-17). Children under 5 and History Center members get in free. For more information, visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org/civilwar and www.pacivilwar150.com.

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New publications commemorate Civil War:Copies are available for purchase in the History Center’s Museum Shop or e-store at www.heinzhistorycenter.org/estore.• History Center members receive a 15% discount on Museum Shop purchases.

The Civil War in Pennsylvania magazine:Pennsylvania Heritage, Pennsylvania Legacies, & Western Pennsylvania History. Various Civil War topics are covered in this collaborative statewide publication.

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“The Civil War in Pennsylvania: A Photographic History”The 312-page book features 475 rare and unpublished images that depict Pennsylvania’s role in the Civil War.$34.95

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As explorers, hunters, soldiers, and settlers poured into the vast territory opened by the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, Pittsburgh and neighboring towns supplied boats and goods for the western trade. The Pittsburgh/Brownsville-built Steamboat Arabia was heading up the Missouri River in the fall of 1856 when it struck a tree snag and sank just north of Kansas City, Mo.

The Steamboat Arabia’s cargo hold was full of one million objects, some as small as pickles and some as large as prefabricated homes, bound for general stores and pioneer settlements in the West. As the years passed, the river changed course and left the Arabia buried deep beneath a Kansas cornfield until it was excavated in 1988 by a group of modern-day adventurers, who uncovered the boat’s magnificent cargo – fine dishware, clothing, and even bottled food all preserved in remarkable condition.

In partnership with the Steamboat Arabia Museum in Kansas City, the History Center’s Steamboat Arabia exhibit will showcase more than 750 items drawn from the vast Arabia collection. Using artifacts, period images, recreated spaces, and interactive experiences, the exhibit will examine frontier life, the steamboat era, and the importance of the rivers during a key period of exploration in American history.

For more information on the Steamboat Arabia exhibition, visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org.

New Enhancements Added to theFrom Slavery to Freedom Exhibition

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Several new features have recently been added to the long-term exhibit, which chronicles more than 250 years of African American history, including the anti-slavery movement, the Underground Railroad, and the impact of 19th century activism on the modern quest for civil and human rights in Pittsburgh.

Life-like audio/visual enhancements, interactive stations, and new artifacts have been added throughout the exhibit, including: • Five touch-screen interactives that encourage

visitors to explore the 19th century Underground Railroad safe houses throughout Western Pa.;

• Newly installed iPads that allow visitors to scroll through digitized copies of manumission, indenture, and freedom papers discovered by the Allegheny County Recorder of Deeds Office that help to tell previously untold stories about slave ownership and freedom in Western Pa.; and

• A new life-like museum figure of Civil War soldier Alexander Kelly, who lived in Allegheny City and was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for saving the colors of his company in 1864 during the Battle of Chaffin’s Farm in Virginia.

The exhibit is co-sponsored by PPG Industries Foundation, the University of Pittsburgh, The Pittsburgh Foundation, and The Double Eagle Foundation.

For more information, contact Samuel W. Black, director of the African American Program at the History Center, at 412-454-6391 or swblack@heinzhistorycenter.org. For additional details, photos, and events related to the exhibit, visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org.

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Visitors will experience new highlights as they journey through the History Center’s award-winning exhibition, From Slavery to Freedom, presented by BNY Mellon and funded by the U.S. Department of Education Underground Railroad (URR) Education and Cultural Program.

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ExHIBITS

Watch video tours of the Poptastic! exhibit and interviews with Burton Morris:YouTube → Heinz History Center

Visitors to the From Slavery to Freedom exhibition will experience five touch-screen interactives that show Underground Railroad safe houses throughout Western Pennsylvania.

Poptastic! The Art of Burton Morris, presented by Dollar Bank, is the first retrospective of Morris’ career and features more than 100 works of art, including early drawings from Morris’ childhood, signature paintings, product lines, sculptural work, and interactive art developed in conjunction with the Entertainment Technology Center at Carnegie Mellon University.

The Pittsburgh native’s bold, high-energy artwork has been featured on the hit NBC series “Friends” and commissioned by the 76th Academy Awards®, Paris World Cup Soccer Games, 38th Montreux Jazz Festival, 2004 Summer Olympic Games, and international brands including Absolut Vodka, Chanel, Pop Tarts, and H.J. Heinz.

Poptastic! is on display in the History Center’s fourth floor Community Gallery through Feb. 23, 2014. For more information, including a gallery of Morris’ artwork and a series of behind-the-scenes videos, visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org.

Brighten up a winter visit with the new 3,000-square-foot exhibition that chronicles Burton Morris’ career and his impact on the Pop Art movement.

Upcoming Exhibition to reveal treasures from the Steamboat Arabia

The History Center will unearth a rare time capsule of American history as part of a new exhibition that opens Sat., April 26, 2014 focusing on the Steamboat Arabia, a riverboat built in Western Pennsylvania during the 1850s.

Poptastic! The Art of Burton Morris

Annual 1879 Founders’ Circle Dinner

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During the past 21 years, more than 100 recipients have earned the History Makers award, including community leaders such as David McCullough, Dan Rooney, Fred Rogers, Franco Harris, and Michael Keaton.

The History Center will once again pay tribute to Pittsburgh’s finest on Fri., May 9, at the Westin Convention Center. The black-tie event is presented by BNY Mellon and Citizens Bank and is co-chaired by Donald J. Heberle, president, BNY Mellon of Pennsylvania, and Daniel K. Fitzpatrick, president of Citizens Bank, PA/NJ/DE Mid-Atlantic Regional Executive for RBS Citizens of Pennsylvania.

Patron tickets are $500 each and include an invitation to a private reception and preferred seating. Friend tickets are available for $250. Cocktails begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m.

All contributions benefit the educational programs and services of the History Center.

To purchase a sponsorship or your ticket to this year’s event, please contact Erin Engel at 412-454-6321 or eeengel@heinzhistorycenter.org.

The 22nd Annual History Makers Award Dinner will honor distinguished individuals for their exceptional contributions to our region, our nation, and the world.

Get ready for a Poptastic! time at History Uncorked, Pittsburgh’s premier party for young professionals. This year’s event, chaired by Nathan Boxx and Megan Chicone Boxx, will celebrate the History Center’s Poptastic! The Art of Burton Morris exhibition. As one of the city’s most popular annual events, History Uncorked is your chance to become involved with the History Center’s mission, mingle with up-and-coming entrepreneurs, connect with colleagues, and build a broader professional network. Proceeds from the event benefit the programs and services of the History Center and Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum.

For more information and tickets, please visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org or contact Angela Ford at 412-454-6405 or agford@heinzhistorycenter.org.

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History UncorkedWith your generosity, the History Center is able to offer visitors a dynamic museum experience, including exhibitions such as Pennsylvania’s Civil War and educational programs such as National History Day.

membership: It’s the best gift-giving value in the region! Enjoy all the benefits of the History Center museum system and membership to the Smithsonian Institution, including unlimited admission, invitations to members-only events, and special discounts on parking, programs, and Museum Shop purchases.

• Holiday Deal: History Center members will receive 25% off gift memberships. Non-members can buy one membership and get half off the second membership. Discount will be applied to the less expensive membership. This offer expires Dec. 31, 2013. To purchase a membership, visit the History Center Museum Shop or contact Shirley Gaudette at 412-454-6436 or sagaudette@heinzhistorycenter.org. Membership discounts are not available for purchase online.

PlANNED GIVING: Leave behind a legacy of caring that will help preserve, protect, and promote Western Pennsylvania history. Your planned gift will maximize your philanthropic goals and help us showcase the Pittsburgh region for years to come. For more information, please contact Natalie Taylor at 412-454-6325 or ngtaylor@heinzhistorycenter.org.

CommemoratiVe Gifts: The History Center offers unique ways to preserve your memories and celebrate loved ones. Commemorative gifts include time capsules, commemorative tiles, rocking chairs, and special Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum fan items. For more details, please contact Emma Neely at 412-454-6445 or evneely@heinzhistorycenter.org or purchase items online at www.heinzhistorycenter.org/estore.

Give the Gift of History!Support the History Center this season.

Earlier this fall, more than 100 guests attended the History Center’s annual 1879 Founders’ Circle Dinner, graciously hosted by David and Wendy Barensfeld and the Compton Family.

The event honors members of the 1879 Founders’ Circle, which provides vital support to help preserve the region’s rich history and continue to inspire future generations.

Guests enjoyed dinner and tours through the History Center’s newest exhibitions, including Pennsylvania’s Civil War and Poptastic! The Art of Burton Morris.

For more information about the 1879 Founders’ Circle, please contact Clara L. Pascoe at 412-454-6324 or clpascoe@heinzhistorycenter.org.

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Heinz DonatesJohn Kane Painting

As one of America’s first folk painters to be recognized by a major museum, the self-taught Kane is well known for his landscape paintings of industrial Pittsburgh in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, Kane’s works are featured in major museums across the U.S., including the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. For more information on donating artifacts to the History Center, please contact Emily Ruby at 412-454-6350 or elruby@heinzhistorycenter.org.

The H.J. Heinz Co. generously donated “Crossing the Junction,” the largest and final painting created by John Kane that depicts a local railroad scene, to the History Center earlier this fall.

“Crossing the Junction” by John Kane circa 1933.

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With cold temperatures and frost covering the playground, keeping kids active and in shape during the winter months isn’t an easy task.

The Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum will encourage kids to get off the couch and stay fit on Sat., Feb. 1 for the NFL Play 60 Training Camp, sponsored by Dick’s Sporting Goods.

Participants will enjoy five floors of fun football- related activities, including:• A mini-NFL Combine on the History Center’s

fifth floor where young visitors can test their speed in the 40-yard dash, gauge their vertical leap, and practice their accuracy passing a football;

• Demonstrations on fun and healthy food to fuel the body in the Weisbrod Kitchen Classroom; and

• A touchdown dance contest where young visitors can flaunt their best moves, sports trivia, and more!

The History Center event is presented in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Steelers and NFL Play 60, the National Football League’s health and fitness campaign to encourage young fans to be active for at least 60 minutes a day. For more information, please contact Sarah Rooney at 412-454-6373 or serooney@heinzhistorycenter.org.

In an era of smaller budgets and looser regulations, small colleges were able to compete successfully against much larger programs in the early part of the 20th century.

In the 1922 Rose Bowl, Washington & Jefferson College played to a scoreless tie with the University of California. The following year, Penn State made the journey west but lost to USC 14-0. The University of Pittsburgh received invitations to play in the 1928, 1930, and 1933 games, but lost twice to USC and once to Stanford. The Panthers won their only Rose Bowl in 1937, besting Washington 21-0.

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For more than 90 years, regional schools have staked their place on the college football stage – cementing their claim to national championships, breaking barriers, and bowling over fans with their play.

A number of regional schools competed on the national stage later that decade, including Duquesne University, who defeated Mississippi State 13-12 in the 1937 Orange Bowl, and Carnegie Mellon, who made their first major bowl appearance in the 1939 Sugar Bowl, losing to TCU 15-7. In 1956, Georgia’s governor tried to stop Pitt’s Sugar Bowl matchup against Georgia Tech when he realized the Panthers team featured an African American player, Bob Grier. Pitt agreed to play only if Grier was allowed to compete and the sections of Panther fans were not segregated. Although Pitt lost the game to Georgia Tech 7-0, they claimed a bigger victory for the cause of integration.

While both Pitt and Penn State have sealed national championships in bowl games, perhaps the most dramatic Sugar Bowl moment came in 1982 when Pitt quarterback Dan Marino fired a 33-yard touchdown pass to tight end John Brown for a come from behind win over Georgia 24-20. This marked the winningest three-year run in Pitt history and the third consecutive post-season bowl victory for the team.

Visitors to the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum can learn more about local college football bowl tradition.

By Anne Madarasz, Co-Director, Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum

Get Up & Get Active:NFL Play 60 Training CampSat., Feb. 1, 2014 • 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Author Gary Pomerantz retells the intimate stories of the Steelers 1970s dynasty. Get to know the personalities behind the greatest team in football history – Greene, Bradshaw, Webster, Lambert, Ham, Blount, Franco, Swann, and Stallworth. Rush in to the History Center for an autographed copy signed by the author and a player.— $28.00

“Their life’s Work: the Brotherhood of the 1970s Pittsburgh steelers, then and Now”

Filled with traditions, records, and Pittsburgh Penguins lore, “100 Things Penguins Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die” explores the personalities, events, and facts every hockey fan will love. This guide to all things Penguins covers crucial information such as important dates, player nicknames, memorable moments, and outstanding achievements. — $14.95

“100 Things Penguins Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die”

Bucco Fever gripped the city in 2013 as the Pittsburgh Pirates clinched their first playoff berth in more than 20 years. Celebrate the Pirates’ historic season with this aluminum Wendell August ornament featuring the majestic PNC Park along the Allegheny River. — $18.00

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The History Center Museum Shop is open to the public with no admission fee. To shop online, visit our e-Store at www.heinzhistorycenter.org/estore. History Center members receive a 15% discount on Museum Shop purchases. All proceeds from Museum Shop sales directly benefit the History Center and Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum.

National League Manager of the Year Clint Hurdle joined former Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch and more than 550 local student-athletes for the fifth annual Summit on Sportsmanship, presented in partnership with the Sports Museum and the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League (WPIAL).

Author Gary Pomerantz (far left) joined Steelers legends Dan Rooney, Franco Harris, Andy Russell, and Rocky Bleier for the national book launch of “The Life’s Work: The Brotherhood of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Then and Now” in front of a packed house at the Sports Museum.

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History Center President and CEO Andy Masich donned his Union Army uniform and portrayed Gen. Thomas Jackson Rodman, the inventor of the famed Rodman Cannon at the Fort Pitt Foundry during the Civil War.

Recently, more than 150 Boy Scouts brought their sleeping bags for an overnight adventure as part of the Night at the History Museum program, where historical figures came to life to share their stories, including President Abraham Lincoln, inventor George Westinghouse, and abolitionist Martin Delany.

$2 Million Donated to Museum Support CenterRecently, the Falk Foundation generously donated $2 million to help complete the History Center’s new Museum Support Center.

Located behind the History Center at 1221 Penn Ave. in the Strip District, the new nine-story, 55,000- square-foot LEED Certified Green Building will allow the museum’s artifacts to be stored under one roof for the first time with Smithsonian-quality security, temperature, and humidity controls throughout.After moving the History Center’s collections earlier this fall, construction on the new building is nearing completion – including the recently completed bridge across Mulberry Way that will provide easy access to the Falk Collection Center on the fourth floor.

Beginning in the spring of 2014, the Museum Support Center’s first floor Artifact Conservation Center will open to provide visitors with expert advice on how to preserve their artwork, textiles, archival materials, furniture, and much more. Museum professionals

with a variety of specialties will educate visitors on how to best care for and preserve antiques and family heirlooms. The Artifact Conservation Center will also connect the public with conservators should their heirlooms require professional repair.

When the new building opens, the History Center will be the first museum in the nation to provide professional conservation services directly to the public.Stay tuned to www.heinzhistorycenter.org for updated information and dates for future conservation workshops. For details, please contact Sandra Smith at 412-454-6393 or sasmith@heinzhistorycenter.org.

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History Meets Hollywood at Fort PittDiscover Pittsburgh’s history as “Hollywood on the Mon” at the Fort Pitt Museum’s new exhibition, Unconquered: History Meets Hollywood at Fort Pitt, sponsored by the Laurel Foundation. The exhibit explores the story behind the siege of Pittsburgh following the French & Indian War and the star- studded 1947 Cecil B. DeMille film “Unconquered.”

In the summer of 1763, American Indians participating in a broader movement known as Pontiac’s Rebellion attacked Fort Pitt and Pittsburgh. The story was made famous in the film “Unconquered,” which stars actors Gary Cooper, Paulette Goddard, and Boris Karloff.

Using rarely seen original movie props, photographs, and costumes alongside 18th century artifacts and documents, the Unconquered exhibit explores a turning point in American history and contrasts the historical events with the Hollywood depiction. The film, which premiered in 1947 at Loew’s Penn Theatre (now Heinz Hall) in Pittsburgh, is shown daily at the Fort Pitt Museum during the exhibit’s run through August 2014.

The Fort Pitt Museum is the most affordable family-friendly cultural experience in the region and is open daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors (62+), $3 for students and children (ages 6-17). Children under 5 and History Center members get in free. Please note that the Fort Pitt Museum will temporarily close beginning Fri., Jan. 10, 2014 for exhibit updates and maintenance and will reopen on Sat., Feb. 1, 2014. For more information, visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org and click on the Fort Pitt Museum tab or contact Alan Gutchess at 412-281-9284 or agutchess@heinzhistorycenter.org.

Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, the oldest site of human habitation in North America, enjoyed its most successful season since becoming part of the History Center museum system in 2000.

Fueled by popular events such as the Atlatl Competition and American Indian Heritage Weekend, the National Historic Landmark drew more than 17,000 visitors from 17 different countries and 41 states during the 2013 season.

Recently named one of the “Five Great Places to See Evidence of First Americans” by Smithsonian magazine, Meadowcroft is located in Avella, Washington Co., Pa., and features a massive, 16,000-year-old rock overhang used by the region’s earliest inhabitants for shelter.

Traveling forward through time, Meadowcroft offers visitors the chance to experience what everyday life was like for Upper Ohio Valley inhabitants over the past 400 years.

Visitors to Meadowcroft’s 16th century Eastern Woodland Indian Village can step inside a wigwam, pound corn into meal, or try their hand at throwing the atlatl, a spear thrower used by prehistoric hunters.

Meadowcroft will officially kick off its new season on Sat., May 3, 2014. A special Members’ Day event is slated for Sat., June 7, 2014. For more information, visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org and click on the Meadowcroft tab or call 724-587-3412.

History Comes to life for local Students

Meadowcroft Sets New attendance record

Through field trips and classes, Girl and Boy Scout merit badge programs, and online curriculum packages, the History Center’s educational programming engages and inspires thousands of students.

Following their tour, the Scouts watched the “Night at the Museum” movie before setting up camp in the Mueller Education Center and retiring for the evening.

This spring, more than 500 students from nearly 35 area schools will participate in the annual National History Day Competition, sponsored by Bayer MaterialScience. Students can compete individually or as part of a small group to produce dramatic performances, imaginative exhibits, multimedia documentaries, websites, and papers based on research related to the theme for this year’s competition, “Rights and Responsibilities.” National History Day is a year-long program that engages students in the process of discovery and interpretation of historical topics.

To register your Scout group for the next Night at the History Museum program, contact Nate Rodda at 412-454-6433 or nrrodda@heinzhistorycenter.org.For more information about National History Day at the History Center, contact Kate Lukaszewicz at 412-454-6314 or kalukaszewicz@heinzhistorycenter.org.

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The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) selected the From Slavery to Freedom exhibition and “The Civil War in Pennsylvania: A Photographic History” book as 2013 Award of Merit winners, the organization’s top honor. Pictured (left to right): Lynne Ireland, AASLH Chair; Samuel W. Black, director of the African American Program; and Terry Davis, AASLH President and CEO.

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Set your channel to KDKA-TV on select Monday nights throughout the year for the sixth season of “Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures,” presented by Dollar Bank.

Hosted by KDKA’s Ken Rice and History Center President and CEO Andy Masich, the 30-minute special programs highlight the collectibles, heirlooms, and other prized possessions that History Center members and visitors brought in for appraisals at the museum’s one-day event in August 2013.

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Browse the Museum Shop or e-Store for gifts that highlight more than 250 years of Western Pennsylvania history, including books, posters, retro toys, unique jewelry, Heinz 57 items, and Terrible Towels.

The History Center Museum Shop is open to the public with no admission fee. To shop online, visit our e-Store at www.heinzhistorycenter.org/estore.

History Center members receive a 15% discount on Museum Shop purchases. All proceeds from Museum Shop sales directly benefit the History Center.

Celebrate the colorful pop art on display in the Poptastic! The Art of Burton Morris exhibition with this commemorative print. 36” x 24.” — $35.00

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Feel the pride of Pittsburghwith local prints created by artist Johno Prascak, who paints each piece by mixing enamels and Mon sand, creating an unusual texture. 30” x 25.” — $50.00

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Express yourself like a true Pittsburgher with more than 200 local phrases. The word magnets work great on any magnetic surface and the possibilities are endless! — $18.95

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Savor America’s favorite condiment with this glass ketchup bottle ornament. Gift box with the slogan “Ketch-up on the Holiday Spirit” included. — $15.00

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This new 240-page book, recently published by the History Center in conjunction with Pennsylvania Civil War 150, features essays written by national experts on African American life during the Civil War. — $29.95

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’Tis the Season: Holiday Shopping at the History Center Museum Shop

The History Center’s unique setting features breathtaking views, award-winning catering from The Common Plea, and a full-service event staff to help you host a wedding that won’t soon be forgotten.

For more information about facility and event rentals, please visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org or contact Maura Minteer at 412-454-6435 or mlminteer@heinzhistorycenter.org.

The History Center is consistently named one of the top wedding venues in Pittsburgh. We invite you to begin your history here, in a place created to honor extraordinary Pittsburghers with rooms built for special memories.

Tune in to “Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures”

Whether you are gift shopping for a born-and-bred Pittsburgher or a newbie to Western Pennsylvania, the History Center Museum Shop has the perfect present this year.

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This January, the History Center will host Poet Laureate of North Carolina, Joseph Bathanti, as a Scholar-in-Residence.

Don’t miss “Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures” broadcast on KDKA-TV the following Monday evenings beginning at 7:30 p.m.: Jan. 6, 2014 • Feb. 24, 2014 • March 10, 2014 • April 14, 2014

A professor of creative writing at Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C. and a Pittsburgh native, Bathanti will produce an original body of work inspired by his research in the History Center’s Italian American Collection, which consists of several hundred artifacts, thousands of archival records, and more than 300 oral histories. As part of his residency, the History Center will host two programs with Joseph Bathanti:

“Where you live: Writing about yourself and Your Family” Sat., Jan. 25, 2014 • 1 – 4 p.m.At the History Center Detre Library & ArchivesLearn the art of memoir writing in this workshop with Scholar-in-Residence Joseph Bathanti. Visitors will come away with a story – a memoir – about where they and their families live and have lived.

Joseph bathanti reading & book-signing Fri., Jan. 31, 2014 • 8 p.m.At Chatham UniversityMeet the History Center’s Scholar-in-Residence at a special book reading and signing. This public program is sponsored by the History Center and Chatham University’s Department of Creative Writing.

For more information, please contact Melissa Marinaro at 412-454-6426 or memarinaro@heinzhistorycenter.org.

Winter 2013 Making History 7In association with the Smithsonian Institution

Tim Breslin: Conquering the Alleghenies.

Field gather: Tesla: Master of Lightning.

Field gather: Celebration of Franciscan Spirit.

Susan Gaca: Slovak American Cookbook.

Jacob Katz: Omicron 1944 (Oliver High School).

Elizabeth Martin: Iron City Fishing Club.

Daniel Moniot: History of Harbison Walker.

Eileen O’Toole: Steelers Fight Song.

Raymond Outlaw: Fifth Avenue (High School) Life, 1939-42, 1952, 1953, 1956, 1973.

Richard Peterson: Pops: the Willie Stargell Story.

Lachalle Scarlato: Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio River Charts.

Richard Story: Robinson Township Bicentennial.

Stanley Bard: Temple Beth Israel Records, Sharon, Pa.

Sal Crisanti: Photographs of the Grotto at St. Peter’s Apostle Church.

Donald Duff: Hezekiah Nixon Duff papers and photographs.

John Flannery, Jr.: A. D. Riley photograph albums.

Alan Glaser: Glaser’s Bakers and Ice Cream Makers collection.

Vincent Kolo and Joseph Kolo, Jr.: Joseph W. Kolodoychak papers.

Sylvia Robinson: American Friends of the Israel War Disabled records.

Robert Spencer: Ottie Cochrans and Pleasant Valley Athletic Club Old Time

Baseball Reunion photograph.

Michael Thoma: American Protective League, Pittsburgh Chapter records.

Edward Thornton: Arthur Thornton Photographic slides.

Mr. Jerry Andres & Mr. Victor TiberieMs. Elena Antonova Mr. & Mrs. Robert Baltos Ms. Cynthia BergerMr. & Mrs. Dale BertucciMr. & Mrs. Robert BrackenMr. & Mrs. Yashodhar BurgulaMr. & Mrs. Steve M. CalvaMs. Claire Capes & Ms. Joyce NowakMr. & Mrs. Duane H. Carter, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Pierre CombemaleMr. Mark P. ConroyMr. Chris CopseyMs. Debra CrisafioMr. James R. CurryMr. & Mrs. Paul DelfineMs. Connie DeVoreMs. Kathleen S. EchementMr. & Mrs. Brian FernandesMrs. Gina FisherMs. Rosemary FutrovskyMr. Mark GibbonsLee GoldfarbMr. John & Dr. Winna GorhamMs. Elizabeth HammerleeMs. Judith L. HarrisMr. & Mrs. Rob HoaglundMr. & Mrs. Leon HoffmanMs. Barbara HromikoMr. Andrew K. HromyakMr. Leo L. HsuMs. Wilma D. Hutchings

Mr. Joseph HuweMs. Dianne IorioMr. & Mrs. Michael JacobsMr. Harry KeefeMr. Joe KellyMr. Dick KingMr. & Mrs. Josh KnauerMr. & Mrs. Ken LanhamMs. Georgiana LikarMr. & Mrs. Cory MaloneyMrs. Sandra MansmannMs. Lori MarkeyMs. Brenda MartinezMr. Philip A. MayeMs. Patricia McCaffreyMs. Beverly McgrathMr. & Mrs. Matthew MclaughlinMr. & Mrs. David McLeadMr. Paul MillerMr. Joshua MooneyMr. Thomas D. MuzzeyMr. Rob OelschlagerMrs. Lisa Olszak ZumsteinMr. Robert PattersonMr. Ronald PoropatichMr. & Mrs. Colin RaymondMr. Roy E. RoperMr. & Mrs. Nick RymarchykMr. Michael T. & Mr. Michael SaparitoMr. & Mrs. Thomas SchaalMr. Brian SchmellaMr. & Mrs. Chuck SchultzMs. Erika Selby

New library & Archives Accessions

Ancient Order of Hibernians of Allegheny County: Two Ancient Order of Hibernians delegate badges/pins.

Anonymous: Painting/drawing of William Still.

Alfred Berk: 1936 University of Pittsburgh class ring.

Pam Cherubin: 1959 Pittsburgh Pirates autographed baseball.

Eleanor Coleman (in memory of Michael L. Coleman): Collection of Wear-Ever coffee pots, teakettles, and cookware.

Carol Condron: Two silver cups from the Oliver Building water fountain and a 50th anniversary Oliver Building paperweight.

Melinda Hays Evans on behalf of the Beedle and Hays Families: Medical supplies of Dr. James Glenn Dickson, c. 1850, ticket booth, tickets, and posters from Alhambra Theater in Canonsburg.

Gregg Ficery: 1911 Mecca Double Folder Tommie Leach/ George Gibson Pirates trading card and four sports pennants.

Michael Flournoy: Collection of items related to the donor’s service in the Vietnam War.

John Frey for L.P. Aero Plasters Inc.: Windshield for a Cessna aircraft.

James G. Getty: Portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Norris McCombs and a drawing of the Homewood estate in Squirrel Hill.

Jane Dilmore Harvath: Lace wedding dress and chemise.

David Hughes: Anti-Vietnam war banners from the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Cheryl Kerish: Cup and Smith American Glass paperweight.

Ann McFeatters Koepke: Sampler done by Jane Glenn in 1827.

Raymond Lake: Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center opening commemorative crock.

Toni Luvara: A collection of hair salon supplies used at Josephine’s Beauty Salon in Bloomfield.

Charles Naggy: Portrait and Civil War medal of William Schultz and a portrait of Elizabeth Schultz.

Samantha Parish: Olde Frothingslosh beer can.

George Paulick: Copy of an etching of the George Westinghouse Bridge, c. 1942.

Perroz for Valley Softball team: PIAA Class AAA Championship medal for softball.

Howard Pettibon (in memory of Robert Digby): Blue Kopp vase.

James Richardson: Collection of iron nails, iron ox, cannonball, ox shoe, mortar shell fragments, and iron grape shot.

Deek Scott: Auto racing trophy and flag for 500th win and checkered flag.

Mike Takos: Two Happy Dental Honor patches.

Mrs. M. Tatarska: Two Polish fraternal badges and a Polish delegate badge.

Lt. Colonel Patricia Tucker: Nurse uniform worn by Lt. Col. Patricia Tucker in the U.S. Army Reserve.

Francesca Walls: Souvenirs from Lithuania collected by the Franciscan nuns in Whitehall.

Kathleen Washy: Safety goggles used by the Sisters at the Divine Redeemer Academy in their science labs.

Marjorie H. Weaver: Collection of clothing and accessories worn by Eleanor and Valerie McKee Craig.

Janice Wyrostek and June Cyprych: Heinz soup can bank.

Mrs. Wladyslawa Zalewska: Polish fraternal badge, 1890.

New Museum Collections

New MembersMr. & Mrs. Bruce M. SextonMr. Roni ShwaishMs. Rosalie SinagraMr. Matthew Sinclair & Ms. Adriene BereMr. & Mrs. Kyle SmithMr. Michael SmithMr. & Mrs. Dan SmithMs. Erica SnyderMs. Melissa SokulskiMr. Eric C. SpringerMr. & Mrs. David C. StevensonMr. & Mrs. David StonerMr. Charles Suggs & Ms. Katherine PowersMs. Regina G. TarquinoMs. Rebecca TicknerMr. John TobinMr. Frank TorresMr. & Mrs. John TothMr. Joe TusaMs. Tammy VargoMr. Thomas WagnerMr. & Mrs. Darell WallerMs. Susanne WardenMs. Kristin WesterhoffMr. Jimmy Wolter & Ms. Sarah BakerMs. Anita WurthnerMs. Melinda T. YoungMr. Jack Zacharias & Mrs. Rita Licnerski

Discover how to utilize the best resources to research your family history as part of Genealogy Weekend, which will feature two special workshops in the History Center’s Detre Library & Archives. The Saturday program will cover general genealogy research methods for multiple ethnicities while the Sunday program will focus on researching Jewish family roots during interactive sessions taught by experts from the Rauh Jewish Archives.

Genealogy Weekend is part of a series of family history-focused events hosted by the Detre Library & Archives throughout the year. Stay tuned to www.heinzhistorycenter.org for event details. For more information, please contact Sierra Green at 412-454-6361 or sgreen@heinzhistorycenter.org.

Genealogy WeekendSat., Feb. 22 – Sun., Feb. 23, 2014

Join the Lawrenceville Historical Society’s Tom Powers at the History Center for a special presentation on the famed composer and Pittsburgh native Stephen Collins Foster. Powers will present the little known story of how Pittsburgh mayor William McNair and automobile pioneer Henry Ford attempted to obtain artifacts from Foster. Visitors will also experience a realistic portrayal of Civil War life in Western Pa. with re-enactors from the 9th Pa. Reserves in the Pennsylvania’s Civil War exhibition. The public program is free with regular museum admission and free for History Center members. For more information, contact Sandra Baker at 412-454-6412 or slbaker@heinzhistorycenter.org.

the mayor, the mogul, and the MusicianSat., Dec. 14, 2013 • 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

“The Smithsonian’s History of America in 101 Objects” Book TalkJoin the Smithsonian’s Richard Kurin and History Center President and CEO Andy Masich for a public program about the new best-selling book, “The Smithsonian’s History of America in 101 Objects.” Kurin and Masich will discuss the iconic artifacts in the Smithsonian collection that reflect key moments in American history, including President Lincoln’s stovepipe hat, George Washington’s sword, Dorothy’s ruby slippers from “The Wizard of Oz,” and Neil Armstrong’s spacesuit from his famous landing on the moon. Learn how Kurin and his team determined which objects made the cut for the book and which ones have ties to Western Pa. Following the talk, Kurin will be on hand to sign copies of the book, which will be available for purchase in the History Center’s Museum Shop.

Sat., March 22, 2014 • 11 a.m.

Celebrate Pittsburgh history in style at the History Center’s second annual Vintage Pittsburgh event.Shop the Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer for dozens of local vendors selling vintage fashion, housewares, vinyl, décor, artwork, accessories, and collectibles. Then check out the History Center’s six floors of exhibition space to explore how the past influences the present. Last year’s Vintage Pittsburgh event attracted nearly 2,000 visitors, so don’t miss out this year! Stay tuned to www.heinzhistorycenter.org for event details. For more information, please contact Sarah Rooney at 412-454-6373 or serooney@heinzhistorycenter.org.

Vintage PittsburghSat., April 12, 2014

Join the History Center for a Saturday Speaker Series presentation about America’s pre-eminent songwriter, Stephen Collins Foster (right), involving Pittsburgh mayor William McNair (left) and auto mogul Henry Ford (middle).

U.S. Certificate of Naturalization, dated 1912, of Albert Cazen, owner of Cazen’s Meat Market, who had immigrated in 1902.

first floorNEW! Pennsylvania’s Civil War (through Jan. 5, 2014)UPMC SmartStepsSenator John Heinz: A Western Pennsylvania LegacyKidsburgh (mezzanine)Vintage Vehicles

seCoND floorPittsburgh: A Tradition of InnovationWestern Pennsylvania Sports Museum

thirD floorWestern Pennsylvania Sports MuseumDiscovery PlaceRediscovering Lewis & Clark: A Journey with the Rooney FamilyPrine Collection of Woodworking PlanesOutdoor Advertising

fourth floorNEW! Poptastic! The Art of Burton Morris (through Feb. 23, 2014)NEW! From Slavery to FreedomHeinz 57Glass: Shattering NotionsFalk Collection Center

fifth floorClash of Empires: The British, French, & Indian War, 1754-1763

siXth floorWrought Metal Treasures from the Blum Collection

Exhibitions

A Program of the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania

1212 Smallman StreetPittsburgh, PA 15222-4200

Calendar of Events

Senator John Heinz History Center Board of TrusteesWilliam M. Lambert Chairman, Board of TrusteesBeverlynn Elliott Vice Chair, Board of TrusteesJoe W. Trotter, Jr., Ph.D. Vice Chair, Board of TrusteesAlvaro Garcia-Tunon Treasurer, Board of TrusteesSigo Falk, Secretary,Board of TrusteesAndrew E. Masich, President & CEO, Senator John Heinz History Center

Arthur L. BaldwinSusie BarbourDavid E. BarensfeldCharles W. BitzerNadine E. BognarJ. Bracken Burns, Sr.Robert CindrichSteven H. CohenDr. Verna Corey, ScDThe Honorable Jay Costa, Jr.The Honorable Frank DermodyThe Honorable Brian L. EllisLaura EllsworthThe Honorable D. Mike Fisher The Honorable Rich FitzgeraldDaniel FitzpatrickShawn FoxFloyd “Chip” Ganassi, Jr.Stan GeierLaurence Glasco, Ph.D.Chuck HammelMatthew HarbaughFranco HarrisDonald J. HeberleDiane HolderTorrence HuntJudy Linaburg Catherine Loevner

Gerald F. MacClearyJames C. Martin, Esq.Tom McMillanSandy MellonPaul O’Neill, Jr.Daniel OnoratoRobert N. Peirce, Jr., Esq.Jack B. PiattRobert P. RandallThe Honorable Luke RavenstahlArt Rooney IIDan D. SandmanLynne SchmidtCarol Semple ThompsonThe Honorable Matthew SmithMargaret SnavelyStephen R. TritchH. Woodruff Turner, Esq.Mike WagnerThe Honorable Kim WardDennis A. WatsonBruce WiegandDennis YablonskyAnne Zacharias

Emeritus Trustees & Honorary Trustees Robert BarensfeldJohn F. Bitzer, Jr.Frank V. CahouetJoseph CalihanJohn P. Davis, Jr.Teresa Heinz*Maxwell KingWilliam C. King Robert B. Knutson*The Honorable Frank J. Lucchino David McCullough Martin G. McGuinnThe Honorable Tim MurphyAmbassador Dan Rooney* Honorary Trustee

For detailed event and exhibit information, please visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org

Making History is the newsletter of the Senator John Heinz History Center. Associates of the History Center include the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, the Thomas & Katherine Detre Library & Archives, Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, and Fort Pitt Museum. The History Center operates legally as the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania. The History Center is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and funded inpart by the Allegheny Regional Asset District and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

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saturday speaker series: the mayor, the mogul, and the musician & Civil War living History DemonstrationsSat., Dec. 14, 2013 • 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.See page 7 for details.

“Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures”on KDKA-TVMon., Jan. 6, 2014 • 7:30 p.m.See page 6 for details.

“Where you live: Writing about yourself and Your Family” with Joseph BathantiSat., Jan. 25, 2014 • 1 – 4 p.m.See page 6 for details.

Joseph bathanti reading & book-signing Fri., Jan. 31, 2014 • 8 p.m.See page 6 for details.

NFl Play 60 Training CampSat., Feb. 1, 2014 • 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.See page 4 for details.

16th Annual History Uncorked: Poptastic!Fri., Feb. 21, 2014 • 7 p.m.See page 3 for details.

Genealogy WeekendSat., Feb. 22 – Sun., Feb 23, 2014See page 7 for details.

“Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures”on KDKA-TVMon., Feb. 24, 2014 • 7:30 p.m.See page 6 for details.

“Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures”on KDKA-TVMon., March 10, 2014 • 7:30 p.m.See page 6 for details.

“The Smithsonian’s History of America in 101 Objects” Book TalkSat., March 22, 2014 • 11 a.m.See page 7 for details.

Vintage PittsburghSat., April 12, 2014See page 7 for details.

“Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures”on KDKA-TVMon., April 14, 2014 • 7:30 p.m.See page 6 for details.

Steamboat Arabia Exhibition OpeningSat., April 26, 2014See page 2 for details.

22nd Annual History Makers Award DinnerFri., May 9, 2014See page 3 for details.