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Volume 21 • No. 1 • Fall 2012 MAKING HISTORY The Newsletter of the Senator History Center In association with the Smithsonian Institution

Ready for Kickoff: Gridiron Glory Debuts in

Beginning Oct. 6, a new exhibition will open at the Senator John Heinz History Center IN THIS ISSUE as the most comprehensive traveling exhibit ever created on America’s favorite sport.

Sports Artifact Spotlight: Gridiron Glory: The Best of the Pro • Items from the golden era of pro Pro Football’s Birth Certificate Football Hall of Fame will make its football, including ’s Page 2 national debut at the History Center jersey, Vince ’s coaching this fall before embarking on a nationwide diagrams, ’ helmet, tour. The Pittsburgh exhibition is made ’ jersey, possible by Highmark Blue Cross Tom Dempsey’s kicking shoe, and 2012 History Maker Award Blue Shield, the presenting sponsor. ’s iconic coaching hat; Dinner Honorees • Highlights from the NFL’s Page 3 Created in partnership with the Pro greatest running backs, such as Football Hall of Fame, Gridiron Glory footballs from O.J. Simpson and includes more than 200 artifacts that , and jerseys from Totally Groovy: focus on the history of pro football, from its , , 1968 Exhibit Opens Feb. 1 humble beginnings in Pittsburgh to its rise , and ; as one of the world’s most beloved sports. • Artifacts from record-breaking Page 4 , including ’s Gridiron Glory recognizes the game’s jersey from the 1986 AFC pioneers from and championship season, ’s Presenting sponsor Fifth Annual Pittsburgh’s all the way to today’s stars XXIII MVP football, and Hidden Treasures Event such as and ’s footballs for career through unique artifacts from the Pro yardage and pass completions records. Page 5 Sponsors Football Hall of Fame collection. A Bob and Joan Peirce dozen interactive activities and videos Gridiron Glory will also include a History By The Numbers: from the vaults of NFL Films will ensure special exhibit section featuring items every visitor experiences the passion and from Hall of Fame Steelers, including: FY 2012 Annual Report pride of professional football. • ’s elevator console from Pages 6-7 the “;” Many of the items featured in the • ’s uniform from Gridiron Glory exhibition have never Super Bowl XIV, on loan from For updated exhibit and Membership Cards to Feature been seen outside of the Hall of Fame. the Smithsonian Institution; event information, visit Artifact highlights include: • ’ cleats from Historic Pittsburgh Designs www.heinzhistorycenter.org. Page 9 • The 1892 Allegheny Athletic his legendary career; Association accounting ledger • ’s game-used helmet; featuring William “Pudge” • ’s 1978 Monday Tickets are now on sale through Heffelfinger, known as “Pro Night Football game ball; and www.showclix.com or by calling Football’s Birth Certificate;” • Jack Lambert’s jersey 1-888-71-TICKETS. Exhibit tickets are • Artifacts from pro football’s from his final season. $15 for adults, $13 for seniors (age 62+), pioneers, such as Knute Rockne, $10 for students and children (age 6-17), Jim Thorpe, , Lace up your shoulder pads and and free for children (age 5 and under). Johnny “Blood” McNally, tighten your chinstrap. It’s football Tickets may also be purchased on-site , and ; season in Pittsburgh. at the History Center box office. SportS ArtifAct Spotlight Professional Football’s Birth Certificate

Here’s the Playbook: BY ANNE MADARASz, CO-DIRECTOR, SPORTS Gridiron Glory Events As visitors enter Gridiron Glory: The Best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame this fall, they will see a small ledger sheet encased in glass. The To complement the blockbuster Gridiron Glory: The Best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame exhibition, ledger page records the $500 paid to William “Pudge” Heffelfinger the History Center has assembled a hard-hitting lineup to compete that day for the Allegheny Athletic Association (AAA) of public programs this fall. Be sure to visit the Events page at www.heinzhistorycenter.org for the most football team. Dated Nov. 12, 1892, the ledger documents the birth of up-to-date details on Gridiron Glory happenings: professional football here in Pittsburgh 120 years ago.

Black Tie Tailgate Preview Party Well-established by the testifies to his $500 “performance Thurs., Oct. 4, 2012 • 6:30 – 10 p.m. 1890s, football flourished bonus.” Pro football, born in Put on your black (and gold) ties and join legendary at the region’s colleges and Pittsburgh that day, would Steelers and Pro Football Hall of Famers to celebrate the universities, as well as at move west and blossom in world premiere of Gridiron Glory at the History Center. amateur athletic clubs. Fans, in the into Tickets are $250 for individuals and $400 for patrons. For drawn to the game by the we know now as the National more information, contact Mark Burnett at 412-454-6405 often-violent action and Football League. It took 40 or [email protected]. athleticism, had turned out years from Heffelfinger’s paid in the thousands for a contest performance until Pittsburgh Gridiron Glory Kickoff and Pep Rally between the rival AAA and had a professional franchise – Sat., Oct. 6, 2012 • 10 a.m. – Noon the first known as the Pirates and Help the History Center kick off its newest exhibition, (PAC) in October 1892. When eventually as the Steelers – Gridiron Glory, with a special pep rally inside the that game ended in a 6-6 tie, founded in 1933 by Art Rooney History Center and a family-friendly tailgate outside a rematch was scheduled for Sr. In the following 80 years, the in the 12th and Smallman Street parking lot featuring Nov. 12. Snow kept attendance Steelers franchise would rewrite guest appearances by Steelers Hall of Famers, live down to 3,000 fans that day the record books, establishing an entertainment, tailgate food, and much more. and disagreements delayed unmatched legacy of football in the game’s start. But when the Pittsburgh. Steelers’ Hall of Fame Busts AAA finally took the field, three Oct. 2012 ringers including Heffelfinger, a Visitors to the History Center’s View all 22 of the Steelers’ Hall of Fame busts, on loan former All-American at Yale and the premier newest exhibition, Gridiron Glory: from the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio player of his era, joined the club’s regulars. The Best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, which this October. Be the first to see the busts of Jack Butler opens on Oct. 6, will learn more about the history of and , the newest Steelers inducted Heffelfinger scored the only during pro football from its birth in 1892 through today. into the Hall of Fame. the Nov. 12 game, giving the AAA a 4-0 win in a contest shortened by impending darkness. For more information on the Members-Only Gridiron Glory Night Though the AAA never admitted to paying Sports Museum, visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org Wed., Oct. 24, 2012 • 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Heffelfinger, the faded ink on the ledger page and click on the Sports Museum tab. This special tour will take members behind the scenes of the Gridiron Glory exhibit. For more information, please contact Shirley Gaudette at 412-454-6436 or [email protected]. Art of the Steelers Features

NFL PLAY 60 Training Camp Local Gridiron Heroes Sun., Nov. 11, 2012 • 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. In conjunction with the Gridiron Glory: The Best of Bring the family to the History Center for a day of fun the Pro Football Hall of Fame exhibition this fall, the football activities. Test your football skills with drills History Center will open a complementary art exhibit developed by NFL PLAY 60 to help lead an active and featuring some of Pittsburgh’s greatest . healthy lifestyle. Take a crash course in the Football 101 session, taught by local coaches. Learn about new trends in Located in the 4th floor Community Gallery,Art of the sports nutrition, safety, and fitness from local athletes. Then Steelers will include more than 50 original paintings immerse yourself in the 120-year history of professional and drawings of Steeler legends from the collection of football with docent-led tours of Gridiron Glory. Art Rooney Jr., who worked closely with award winning artists Merv Corning, Denny Karchner, and Ron ’ 80th Season Celebration Mahoney to create this collection that recalls the men that helped to make Pittsburgh the City of Champions. Sat., Nov. 17, 2012 Celebrate the Pittsburgh Steelers' 80th season at a special On loan from the sports art collection of Art Rooney Jr., Art of the Steelers will open in partnership with public event featuring Steelers alumni at the History Center. the works capture Hall of Famers such as “” Art the exhibit on Oct. 6. For additional Rooney Sr., Joe Greene, (shown above), Gridiron Glory information, visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org. Steelers’ Six Super Bowl Trophies Lynn Swann, Terry Bradshaw, Franco Harris, and more. Nov. 23-29, 2012 Wear your black and gold the week following Thanksgiving and take your photo alongside the Lombardi trophies from all six of the Steelers’ Super Bowl victories. Third Annual Bocce Tournament Raises Nearly

An Immaculate Reception: The 40th $92,000 for Italian American Endowed Fund Anniversary of the NFL’s Greatest Play The 2012 Bocce Tournament and Festival attracted Sat., Dec. 22, 2012 more than 1,000 visitors for an action-packed event Join the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum as we to help raise money for the History Center’s Italian honor the 40th anniversary of the greatest play in NFL American Endowed Fund. Chaired by Jack Mascaro history, the Immaculate Reception. This public event will of Mascaro Construction Co., the tournament raised include the screening of a new NFL Films documentary nearly $92,000. Attendees enjoyed delicious Italian fare and special appearances by former Steelers involved in the courtesy of The Common Plea and live entertainment play, including Franco Harris and John “Frenchy” Fuqua. by Pure Gold, Jimmy Sapienza’s Five Guys Named Moe, and Vito DiSalvo and Daniella Pasquini. For more information about these events, please contact Sarah Rooney at 412-454-6373 2012 Bocce Tournament Winners: Team Patrinos Stay tuned for details about the Fourth Annual Bocce or [email protected]. with History Center President and CEO Andy Masich. Tournament scheduled for August 17, 2013.

2 The Newsletter of the Senator John Heinz History Center www.heinzhistorycenter.org Jackie Evancho and Chip Ganassi among Members Enjoy the Best History Makers Award Dinner Honorees Exhibit Lineup in History

The History Center recently hosted the 20th There's never been a better Annual History Makers Award Dinner, presented time to become a History Center by BNY Mellon and Citizens Bank, at the Westin Convention Center Hotel. Chaired by member. Over the next year, the Donald J. Heberle, president of BNY Mellon of History Center will feature the best Pennsylvania and Daniel K. Fitzpatrick, president and exhibition lineup in history. CEO of Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, this year’s dinner honored five distinguished individuals whose exceptional contributions have impacted Western Pennsylvania and the world.

History Center President and CEO Andy Masich with The 2012 History Makers included honorees Chip Ganassi, The Honorable D. Michael Fisher, Ronald R. Davenport, founder of Sheridan Jackie Evancho, Stephen Tritch, Ronald Davenport, Broadcasting Corporation and dean of Duquesne and dinner co-chair Donald Heberle. Law School (1970-1981), for Community Service; Jackie Evancho, international recording artist and soprano phenomenon, for Arts & Letters; Stephen R. Tritch, chairman & CEO of Beginning this fall, the History Center will be the Westinghouse Electric (Retired), for Business & premiere venue in the nation to welcome the Gridiron Industry; The Honorable D. Michael Fisher, Glory: The Best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, exhibition. Featuring more than 200 of the best for Government; and Chip Ganassi, owner of Chip items from the Pro Football Hall of Fame collection, Ganassi Racing Teams, for Sports. Gridiron Glory is the most comprehensive traveling exhibit ever created on America’s most popular sport. This year’s dinner raised $307,500 for the History Center. A variety of events and public programs throughout Over the past 20 years, the History Makers Award the fall will appeal to football fans of all ages (see page Dinner co-chairmen Donald Heberle and Dan Fitzpatrick. Dinner has raised more than $5 million for educational two). History Center members will also receive free programs and services at the History Center. admission during the of the exhibition and will be encouraged to visit throughout the football season. Stay tuned for next year's History Makers Award Dinner scheduled for April 18, 2013. For more information, please contact Mark Burnett at 412-454-6405 or [email protected].

Thank you to our co-sponsors KPMG LLP, Peoples Natural Gas, and UPMC; and our gold sponsors Bayer MaterialScience, Bognar and Company, The Buncher Group, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Ellwood Group, Inc., Federated Investors Foundation, Inc., H.J. Heinz In February, we’ll switch the focus from legendary Company, Koppers, Inc., Pittsburgh Steelers, PPG halfbacks to long-haired hippies with the opening of Sandy Mellon and Chip Ganassi. Industries, Inc., , and United 1968: The Year That Rocked America. A variety of States Steel Corporation. engaging public programs will keep the History Center rockin’-and-rollin’ as we commemorate one of the MARK YOUR CALENDARS most explosive eras in American history. 1879 Founders’ Circle Dinner Set for Nov. 30

On Fri., Nov. 30, the History Center will present Each member’s annual contribution helps to provide Coming soon is the debut of From Slavery to Freedom, the annual black-tie dinner for members of the 1879 operating support, as well as funding for educational a new long-term exhibition at the History Center that Founders' Circle. The History Center would like to programs and collections management. will highlight the history of the anti-slavery movement, express our sincere appreciation to the Barensfeld the Underground Railroad, and the impact of 19th and Compton families for their continued generosity For more information on how to become a member century activism on the modern quest for civil rights. in sponsoring this exciting annual event. of the 1879 Founders’ Circle and attend this black tie event, which is included as part of membership dues, The 1879 Founders’ Circle commemorates the year please contact Clara L. Pascoe at 412-454-6324 or in which the History Center was founded. [email protected].

Herb Douglas Time Capsule at the History Center Then in June 2013, the History Center will open a newly created exhibition commemorating the 150th Olympic champion, successful business leader, and anniversary of the Civil War. Titled The Civil War Pittsburgh native Herb Douglas recently gathered with in Pennsylvania, this exhibit will feature life-like friends and family to install a time capsule outside of figures, unseen photographs, and encampments the History Center’s first floor McGuinn Gallery. showing what life was like on the battlefront and on The 90-year-old Douglas, a star at the the home front during the Civil War. University of Pittsburgh, won a bronze medal in the at the 1948 Olympics in London. Following As always, members receive free, unlimited his athletic accomplishments, Douglas went on to a admission to all exhibitions and public programs distinguished business career that included being at the History Center, Western Pennsylvania named the third African American vice president of a Sports Museum, the , and the major North American corporation. and Historic Village.

For more information on how to honor your To take advantage of the best exhibit lineup in history family’s memory through time capsules or other Douglas’ time capsule included a bound copy of his family and receive all of the benefits membership has to offer, commemorative giving opportunities at the tree, newspaper clippings of his many accomplishments, join now at www.heinzhistorycenter.org or History Center, please contact Erin Emily Engel at and photographs with celebrities, including contact Shirley Gaudette at 412-454-6436 or 412-454-6321 or [email protected]. , Nelson Mandela, and . [email protected].

412-454-6000 Fall 2012 making History 3 Totally Groovy COMING UP 1968 Exhibit Opens February 1

Exhibition Shines a Light On Pittsburgh’s African American History For more than 200 years, Western Pennsylvania has become a destination for African American freedom seekers. The History Center will begin with the story of the anti-slavery movement and end with the modern quest for civil rights in From Slavery to Freedom, an upcoming long-term exhibition that is funded in part by a U.S. Department of Education grant, BNY Mellon, PPG Industries Foundation, the African American Chamber of Commerce, and the Double Eagle Foundation.

The exhibit will feature 57 manumission, indenture, and freedom papers from the Allegheny War & hatred. County recorder of deeds that are currently housed Peace & Love. Far out trips & really far out trips. in the History Center’s Detre Library & Archives, along with artifacts, paintings, and a special section The turbulent decade of the crested in 1968. focusing on the regional natural environment. The year saw the peak of the Vietnam War, the assassinations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and In partnership with the exhibit, the History Robert F. Kennedy, riots at the Democratic National Center is developing a variety of public programs, Convention, assertions of Black Power at the Olympic educational materials, and publications with Games, and feminist demonstrations at the Miss Carnegie Mellon University, the University of America pageant. The year ended with images of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Public Schools, the Afro- Earth beamed back from space for the first time. American Historical and Genealogical Society, The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Beginning Feb. 1, 2013, the History Center’s upcoming Civil War 150, and nationally known scholars. exhibition, 1968: The Year That Rocked America, will chronicle this pivotal year in American history. Get up close to a Bell UHI “Huey” Helicopter or a For more information, photos, and events related Created in partnership with the Historical to From Slavery to Freedom, please visit Society, this major traveling exhibit will feature state- life-sized replica of the Apollo 8 space capsule, view www.heinzhistorycenter.org or contact of-the-art multimedia displays and evocative objects campaign memorabilia from the turbulent 1968 elections, Samuel W. Black, director of the African American from this turning point for a generation coming of age and see cards from the Vietnam War and the torch Program at the History Center, at 412-454-6391 and a nation at war. from the 1968 Olympics. or [email protected]. Visitors can experience the sights, sounds, and music As part of the 1968 exhibit, the History Center will that helped to make 1968 one of our nation’s most display a part of the original set and related items explosive years – the musical “Hair” opened on from “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” which was , the TV show “Laugh-In” debuted while the broadcast nationally for the first time in 1968. original “Star Trek” series came to an end, and Dustin Hoffman’s “The Graduate” picked up Oscars. Stay tuned to www.heinzhistorycenter.org for additional exhibit details, including a schedule of The Beatles’ “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” public events. For sponsorship information related album won a Grammy while Janis Joplin, The Doors, and to the 1968 exhibit, please contact Natalie Taylor at the Rolling Stones continued to make rock ‘n roll history. 412-454-6325 or [email protected].

Special Programs Tackle Your Holiday Document African Shopping List at American History Books in the ’Burgh This past summer, African American culinary historian Michael Twitty demonstrated how The 11th Annual Book Fair. freedom-seeking slaves used natural resources for nourishment as part of a special event at Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village. ’Tis the season to kick off your holiday shopping at the The event will also feature live entertainment, light Twitty prepared hominy with okra, hoe cakes, History Center's 11th Annual “Books in the ’Burgh” refreshments, and special talks with local authors. sweet potatoes, and chicken stew for visitors using event. On Sat., Dec. 1, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., visitors the same cooking utensils that enslaved Africans will have the chance to mingle with more than 60 local The award-winning History Center Museum Shop would have used more than 150 years ago. authors and purchase signed copies of books, including will be open throughout the holiday season with chic numerous sports-related titles in conjunction with the gifts, retro toys, and unique jewelry that complement A film series and other programs are being planned History Center’s Gridiron Glory: The Best of the Pro more than 250 years of Western Pennsylvania in conjunction with the upcoming From Slavery to Football Hall of Fame exhibition. history. Visitors may also browse the History Center Freedom exhibition. For more information on the E-store at www.heinzhistorycenter.org/estore. From Slavery to Freedom exhibit and related events, Other featured subjects include regional history, please contact Samuel W. Black, director of the African personal improvement, children’s stories, military, For more information about the event, please American Program at the History Center, at cooking, fiction and non-fiction, Civil War history, contact Sarah Rooney at 412-454-6373 or 412-454-6391 or [email protected]. African American history, and much more. [email protected].

4 The Newsletter of the Senator John Heinz History Center www.heinzhistorycenter.org visitors Bring Prized Possessions to Fifth Annual Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures An antique painting from the late 19th century and a KDKA-TV’s Ken Rice and Dave Crawley roamed the decorative canvas backdrop from Pittsburgh's Alvin museum with History Center President and CEO Theatre were among the thousands of unique items Andy Masich to learn the stories behind each visitor’s brought to the History Center as part of the fifth item, which included paintings, militaria, sports annual “Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures” event. memorabilia, and much more.

“Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures” will air More than 1,000 visitors packed the History Center The most unique items from the event will be and met with more than 50 professional appraisers featured as part of nine special 30-minute programs on KDKA-TV on select Mondays this fall. who helped assess the potential monetary value on KDKA-TV beginning this fall. Check your local listings for air dates and times of their items. Visitors also received preservation or visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org tips from Smithsonian conservation experts Hugh For more information on “Pittsburgh’s Hidden for an up-to-date calendar. Shockey and Vanessa Haight Smith. Treasures,” visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org or call 412-454-6000.

Civil War’s 150th Anniversary Showcased in Upcoming Exhibits and Publications In conjunction with the statewide commemorations of the Civil War’s 150th anniversary, the History Center will feature several upcoming exhibitions and publications over the next year.

• Set to launch on Dec. 1 as part of the In partnership with the Pennsylvania Civil War 150 History Center’s 11th annual book fair, The Civil efforts, the History Center’s traveling exhibition, War in Pennsylvania: A Photographic History The Civil War in Pennsylvania, will visit 15 book features a collection of rare and unpublished History Center Affiliate Program sites this year. images that highlight Pennsylvania’s role on the The exhibit features four life-like museum figures, battlefield and on the home front. plus a companion “Dog Jack,” along with artifacts, previously unseen photographs, and large museum • The History Center will open a new exhibition, panels describing Pennsylvania’s contributions to the The Civil War in Pennsylvania on June 21, 2013 Civil War. The Civil War in Pennsylvania traveling which will feature life-like figures, unpublished exhibit, which is presented by Peoples Natural Gas photographs, and encampments displaying Civil and supported by the Institute of Museum and War life. Library Services (IMLS), will travel to more than 40 Affiliate Program institutions over the next four years. • Also in the spring of 2013, the History Center will release another new book titled The Civil War in To learn more about upcoming PACW150 Pennsylvania: The African American Experience, exhibits, publications, and events related to the showcasing essays written by national experts on Civil War commemoration, please visit African American life during the Civil War. www.heinzhistorycenter.org/civilwar or www.pacivilwar.com.

150th Anniversary of Allegheny Arsenal Explosion On the afternoon of Sept. 17, 1862, the community of Lawrenceville suffered an unspeakable tragedy. A series of explosions ripped through the Allegheny Arsenal, where many of the community’s women and girls worked to make gunpowder cartridges and munitions for use by the Union Army. When the dust settled, 78 people, mostly women and girls, lost their lives during the worst civilian disaster of the Civil War.

Although the tragedy was thoroughly investigated, what caused the deadly explosion. Famed forensic the cause of the blast remains unknown. Was it the pathologist Dr. Cyril Wecht conducted the inquest negligent handling of gunpowder or static electricity and examined the evidence with explosive experts, from the young girls’ skirts that caused a spark that clothing historians, and munitions experts. triggered the blast? Or was the explosion the result of a horseshoe scraping the powder-laden cobblestone To learn more about the findings of the Allegheny streets near the Arsenal? Did a young boy’s lit cigar Arsenal inquest, presented in partnership with ignite the flame or was it Confederate sabotage? the Lawrenceville Historical Society, and for more information on upcoming exhibitions, events, and A number of theories have been proposed in the 150 activities related to the commemoration of the years following the explosion. These theories and 150th anniversary of the Civil War, please visit others were explored as part of a special “cold case” www.heinzhistorycenter.org/civilwar. inquest on Sept. 15 at the History Center to determine

412-454-6000 Fall 2012 making History 5 Annual Report Attendance Fiscal Year 2011-12

The History Center recently completed its 2012 fiscal year. Here’s a quick look back at some of the highlights from the past 12 months. With blockbuster exhibitions, award- winning events, and educational 179,203 visitors to the History Center outreach, the History Center 21,702 21,591 continues to reach new and 15,608 15,857 diverse audiences, with much 21,591 15,023 15,044 more to come over the next year. Fort Pitt museum visitors 15,857 Events meadowcroft visitors FY2010 FY2011 FY2012 Exhibitions One 107 Indian wedding ceremony's Baraat Historic flags and artifacts procession with a featured in Stars & Stripes: white horse An American Story Six New museum life-like figures unveiled: Strong vincent, Tillie Pierce, 1,345 Kate McBride, Martin Delany, Dog Jack, New objects donated to the and museum collection PHY a GR 15 127 PHoTo 40 SS History Center affiliate objects loaned to the History Weddings held at Program (HCaP) institutions Center from institutions the History Center © RaNdI Vo which have hosted the History such as the Smithsonian, the Center's traveling exhibit, The National Gallery of art, and 1,567 1,732 Civil War in Pennsylvania the Warhol museum attendees at the inaugural attendees at the sold-out Hometown-Homegrown® event 2012 History uncorked event Education 514 36 1,333 32,128 Students and visitors Total student and youth Rental events and meetings Weddings featuring who participated in program attendees Pittsburgh cookie tables National History Day 2012 35,355 $718,821 203 1,378 Teachers served during Ninth grade visitors from Total event attendees Total income from rental events training programs Pittsburgh Public Schools

6 The Newsletter of the Senator John Heinz History Center www.heinzhistorycenter.org Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum FY 2012 $7.2 mIllIoN ToTal oPeRaTING budGeT

Investment 12% One 556 Government 8% local student-athletes New museum life-like recognized during the figure of baseball third annual WPIal slugger Josh Gibson Sportsmanship Summit Contributions earned Income 57% 23% Ninth 33 annual Celebrity Golf Paintings featured in The Tournament held at Story of Negro League allegheny Country Club Baseball: We Are The Ship Operating Revenue Fort Pitt Museum Building Security Maintenance 5% 5% 20ft. x 36ft. 43 Marketing dimensions of the authentic Number of countries 6% Exhibits & Collections sized 13 star garrison flag represented by visitors 16% which flies over the Fort Pitt museum Membership & Development 25ft. 13% Programs 23% Height of the liberty pole raised at the Fort Pitt museum, the first to stand in Pittsburgh since 1794 Building Operations 17% General Services Meadowcroft 16%

310 9,426 Operating Expense atlatl competition visitors Student visitors 12 32 Media Number of countries Number of states History Center President and CEO Andy Masich with represented by visitors represented by visitors History Maker honoree Jackie Evancho and family. 165,868 24,061 Website visitors e-newsletter subscribers Library & Archives Contributions 3,226 7,731 20,000 320 $5 million $307,500 Facebook fans followers online catalog searches Number of new accessions Gift earmarked by dietrich Contributions raised during Trust for the History Center the 20th annual History makers award dinner Awards 40,573 1,561 $9,482,000 4,517 Two Three Views of images and digital Images digitized and added Total contributions raised by Gifts from individuals, Golden Quill awards National design awards collections on the Historic to the Historic Pittsburgh the History Center during corporations, foundations, Finalists, presented by the presented by the International Pittsburgh website website the 2012 fiscal year and government sources Press Club of Western Pa academy of Visual arts Museum Shop volunteers Membership 2,684 9,254 212 3,748 3,908 $85 books purchased Heinz pickle pins awarded New volunteer applications Newsletters distributed by History Center / Smithsonian Cost of a family membership to SmartSteps climbers volunteers in FY2012 members

412-454-6000 Fall 2012 making History 7 Meadowcroft’s Annual American Indian Heritage Weekend

Visitors to Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village got a firsthand look at the everyday lives of 16th century American Indians as part of the fourth annual American Indian Heritage Weekend this September. The popular weekend featured a variety Meadowcroft Rockshelter, a National of re-enactors who demonstrated Historic Landmark and the oldest site traditional American Indian skills and of human habitation in , brought Meadowcroft’s 16th century features a massive, 16,000-year-old Indian Village to life. rock overhang used by the region’s earliest inhabitants for shelter. Special presentations in the new 1770s Frontier Village highlighted the Many visitors took a step back in time at similarities and differences between the Meadowcroft’s Historic Village, which lives of American Indians and European carefully recreates all of the charming settlers in the Upper Ohio Valley. qualities of an Upper Ohio Valley Re-enactors also explained the Village from the mid-19th century. prehistoric and colonial era skills used by American Indians, including fishing, The American Indian Heritage fire starting, hunting, and fur trading. Weekend was sponsored by Community Bank and Civil & Visitors explored the interior of a wigwam, Environmental Consultants, Inc. inspected carefully recreated prehistoric For more information about artifacts, learned about American Indian Meadowcroft, call 724-587-3412 or visit agriculture, and tried using an atlatl, a www.heinzhistorycenter.org and prehistoric spear-thrower. click on the Meadowcroft tab.

Sign up now for an exclusive Insider Tour of the Meadowcroft Rockshelter with James M. Adovasio, Ph.D., who achieved international acclaim with his archeological excavation of the Rockshelter in 1973. Dr. Adovasio will present a lecture and lead a special tour of the site on Nov. 3. For reservations, please contact Frances Skariot at 724-587-3412 or [email protected]. Fort Pitt Museum Welcomes New Artifacts

Throughout the late 18th Visitors to the Fort Pitt Museum in This October, special Halloween- historic will enjoy themed walking tours are being and early 19th centuries, several new artifacts on display in the planned with the Fort Pitt Museum hunting shirts were used updated second floor exhibit space. and the Fort Pitt Blockhouse inside Point State Park . For more information by hunters and woodsmen Two new objects on loan from the on these “spooktacular” tours, please to protect their clothing Fort Pitt Society of the Daughters of contact Andrew Gaerte at 412-281-9284 the include an or [email protected]. worn underneath. This shirt, early 19th century painting depicting constructed of red linsey- the ruins of one of Fort Pitt’s stone In 2013, the Fort Pitt Museum will gunpowder magazines along with an commemorate the 250th anniversary woolsey material, is believed 18th century stone sundial. of the end of the French & Indian War to have belonged to pioneer and the Siege of Pittsburgh with special Michael Crow and is one of Also newly on display is a rare early events and exhibits. 19th century hunting shirt, on loan only four hunting shirts from from the Greene County Historical For more information, please visit this period known to exist. Society, one of only four known to exist www.heinzhistorycenter.org and from the period. click on the Fort Pitt Museum tab. Recreating the Past: Fort Pitt Museum Brings the Past to Life

This summer, a special members-only behind-the-scenes event at the Fort Pitt Museum allowed members to observe how life-like museum figures As part of the History are created. Visitors witnessed how Center’s museum system, the historical figures are cast from the Fort Pitt Museum molds of living volunteers and learned features one of the most about the custom-made 18th century affordable family-friendly clothing used for the figures. cultural experiences in the Re-enactors then loaded muskets and region. Admission is just $5 fired them off the Fort Pitt Museum for adults, $3 for children deck. To join the ranks of history, ages 6-17, and free for become a member today by contacting History Center members. Shirley Gaudette at 412-454-6436 or [email protected].

8 The Newsletter of the Senator John Heinz History Center www.heinzhistorycenter.org History at Your Fingertips: New Mobile Website

The History Center recently launched an innovative mobile site which can be accessed by all mobile devices with an active internet connection, including iPhones, iPads, and Android devices. The mobile website is a compact and easy-to- Museum Conservation navigate version of our main website. The finger- friendly content makes it easier than ever to quickly Center to Open Next Year access visitor information, keep track of events, browse exhibitions, watch short videos, and even The History Center is busy become a History Center member. making preparations to open One-touch icons assist visitors with directions, its new Museum Conservation provide access to the museum’s social media platforms, and include a text-to-donate feature. Center in the Dietrich Building. The new facility, located just behind the History To discover what’s new at the History Center, use Center at 1221 in the Strip District, your smart phone or tablet and visit our mobile site at mobile.heinzhistorycenter.org will allow the museum’s 50,000 artifacts to be mobile.heinzhistorycenter.org. stored under one roof.

A pedestrian bridge across Mulberry Way will physically link the History Center with the new nine-story, 50,000 square foot building.

The new Museum Conservation Center will provide state-of-the-art storage, including Smithsonian- quality security, temperature, and humidity controls that meet or exceed standards established by the American Association of .

On the first floor of the building, the History Center will open a public conservation center that will provide expert advice on the best way to preserve artwork, textiles, archival materials, furniture, and much more.

Conservation professionals with a variety of PHY a

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With opening of the Museum Conservation Center The Common Plea Earns Top Catering Honors in 2013, the History Center will be the first museum in the nation to provide affordable conservation The Common Plea – the exclusive caterer of the History Center – won “Best in Show” services to the public.

at the prestigious 2012 Catersource Conference and Tradeshow in Las Vegas. To learn more, please contact Sandra Smith at Thousands of caterers and event professionals from From small meetings and intimate gatherings, 412-454-6393 or [email protected]. around the world attended the conference to share to large trade shows and wedding receptions, the their creative culinary concepts. History Center is designed to accommodate events of every size and style. For more information about The Common Plea was also named “Tutera’s Pick” facility rentals at the History Center, visit for the most extravagantly designed tabletop display www.heinzhistorycenter.org or please contact as judged by David Tutera, celebrity event planner Maura Minteer at 412-454-6435 or and host of WE tv’s “My Fair Wedding.” [email protected].

Membership Card Membership Cards to Feature Recreating the Past: Fort Pitt Museum Brings the Past to Life Historic Pittsburgh Designs Picture this: you can now bring your favorite Pittsburgh places, faces, and Membership Card scenes with you in your wallet! Beginning this fall, new and renewing History Center members will have the opportunity to select a membership card that best reflects their interests from a collection of more than 15 different designs. Membership Card Ranging from Rosie the Riveter to Franco Harris, Pittsburgh’s historic skyline to the Jeep, Bill Mazeroski to Heinz ketchup, each design reflects what makes our local history so extraordinary. To obtain your customized History Center membership card, join or renew today by Smithsonian Institution contacting Shirley Gaudette at 412-454-6436 A liations Program The Dietrich Building, home of the History Center's or [email protected]. Museum Conservation Center to be opened next year.

412-454-6000 Fall 2012 making History 9 Inaugural Hometown-Homegrown® Event Attracts 1,500 visitors to the History Center

Congratulations to our Hometown-Homegrown® Virtual Cookie Competition winner Anna Marie Roberts and her Apricot Cold Dough Cookies. Anna is pictured here with our expert judges: WQED Pittsburgh's ; QED Cook's Chris Fennimore; Pa. Secretary of Agriculture George Greig; and Table Magazine Executive Editor Victoria Bradley-Morris.

The History Center and GoodTaste! Pittsburgh celebrated the region’s passion for food this summer at the inaugural Hometown-Homegrown® event, which featured a delicious assortment of food from nearly 50 local vendors representing the best of the ‘Burgh’s neighborhoods. More than 1,500 visitors sampled delectable dishes from Pittsburgh’s culinary staples such as the Original Oyster House and Schneider’s Dairy, and swapped recipes with the region’s finest culinarians.

Throughout the day, experts such as QED Cooks' Chris Fennimore and WQED’s Rick Sebak shared their culinary secrets during cooking demonstrations in the History Center’s new Weisbrod Kitchen Classroom.

Please join us for next year’s Hometown-Homegrown® event on Sat., June 8, 2013.

For more information on events related to the History Center’s Food & Fitness Initiative, contact Lauren Uhl, curator of food and fitness, at 412-454-6392 or [email protected].

The Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum recently partnered to host the inaugural “Positive Awards,” which recognized outstanding student-athletes in Western Pa. History Center volunteers recently cleaned up sidewalk areas and streets in the Strip for their positive attitudes on and off the playing field. Steelers great and Positive Athlete District as part of the “Redd Up Zone” initiative, which is geared toward engaging spokesperson joined Pirates pitcher Jeff Karstens to help honor nearly 50 neighborhood volunteers to take an active stance against litter. The City of Pittsburgh local athletes, including Plum High School’s Mia Pietropola, who was recognized as the provided supplies and trash removal, funded by the Department of Public Works and Female Positive Athlete of the Year. Citiparks, for the cleanup efforts.

10 The Newsletter of the Senator John Heinz History Center www.heinzhistorycenter.org MAKE A DoNAtioN. BUilD A MoNUMENt. coMMEMorAtE hiStorY.

This season marks the 40th anniversary of the greatest play in NFL history – the Immaculate Reception.

Be part of the action by donating to a special monument recognizing the play that changed Pittsburgh Steelers history.

Stay tuned to learn how YOU can be part of the Immaculate Celebration this fall.

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Mary Janovick Jarrod Miller Barbara Shekailo Howard Jernigan Jennifer Miller P. Sherman History Center New Members Hallie John Joanne Miller Holly Shine New Museum Collections Ali R. Abdullah Amy S. Dubin Kathryn Johnson Weston Miller Peter Shiner Ann Arthur Robert W. Jordan, III Joe Mitsch Adam Silber Jennifer Adams Cindy Duch Portfolio of John M. Arthur, President and Chairman of Duquesne Light Summer Interns Sharon Julian-Milas William Modoono Roy Simmons Joel Aelick Sharon Dudley Regina Kallick Linda Moll Mary Sims Lisa Alagich William Duffy George, David, and Donald Beck for Estate of Elizabeth Beck Howard Alex Ellie Dvorsky Gerald Kanzic Aubrey Mondi Rajarishi Sinha Collection of materials related to the Beck family The History Center would like Tracy Allen Elizabeth Dwyer Gerald Karle David Montero Beth Sinteff Anthony Anderson Tammy Eaton Darlene Karol Brian Moore Robert Sistek to acknowledge the 26 summer Susan Apel Matthew Ebberts Linda E. Kasko Charles Moosman Matt Skalos Benswanger Family Bill Applegate Cassandra Eccles Susan Kellen Gerard Mora Brandon J. Smith Two seats from and a Pirates cartoon interns whose dedicated efforts Elizabeth Arredondo Lois Elder Deena Kelly James Moran Katherine A. Smith Deborah Attenberger Joan L. Engelhardt Elizabeth Kennedy Richard Moreno Kathy Smith Carole L. Berry Marc T. Kennedy Daniel P. Moriarty Samantha Smith Avegaile Austria Todd Erdlen Heinz employee Christmas gift across the museum system Scott Avolio Jacqueline M. Evancho Patricia Kennedy Lori Mornin Sean Smith Nyla Kennemuth Matthew Mourer West Smith Paul Badger Pamela Evans Emilia Boehm contributed to a successful Robin Barbara Christine Everitt Marci Kerr Teresa Murphy Olga Smyers Duquesne Beer bottle and carrier from the Duquesne Bottling Company Charles Bassell Jonathan Falk Nicole H. King Jacqueline Muscha Rachelle Smyers season. Donna Beadle James Farber Olivia A. Kirsch Larissa Myaskovsky Donald Snizaski Ray Beale David Fasulo Melissa Kish Cindy Nguyen Bryan Snyder Bonnie Bower Steve Begler George Fausold Larry Kittelson Bruce Niemeyer Christa Snyder Latrobe High School letter jacket, track jersey, spikes, trophy, ID number, and four gold medals John Behm Jacquelyn Felix Robert Kmetz Diane Northam Dan Snyder Jeffrey G. Bell Madelene Ferrer Sarah Kochinski Rich Novak Michael Spanik Marion Constantinides Thanks go to Keenan Arenth, Lawrence Kohler Cynthia Novosat Claudia J. Sperl Adrienne S. Berlin Sherri Ferris Cypriot costume and headscarf Linda Best Kristi Festa Carol Koontz Paul O'Boyle Laura Spernak Mary Kathleen Baker, Shari Mary Ann Korab Lindsay O'Leary Monica L. Sprung Dennis R. Biondo JJ Figura Dr. Clifton Dietz Rick Blackburn Eric Finney Rich Kosanovic Michele O'Leary Leslee Stabas Clear glass tumbler, "1920 / Championship of Western Penna. / won by Rochester High School” Bechtel, Devon Behrer, Mary Tim Blazier D. Michael Fisher Neven Kosic Kevin O'Toole Douglas Stanford Jennifer Bohland Teresa Fisher John P. Kozora Stephany Ogg Christine Stansic Bonacchi, Nora Davidson, Dionti Fay Boland Timothy Flanagan Jeff Kozuch Debbie Oliverio Wendy Stark Donald H. Duff Lisa K. Bonar Edward Floyd Linda Kozuch Keith Pancoast William J. Steger Quilt passed down in the Duff family Davis, Jenna Dawkins, Erika Mary N. Boren Michele Follmer James Kradel John C. Panella Paul Stoklosa Linda M. Boxx Lynn Friedberg Arlene Kramer Carrie Paradise Andrew T. Sutton Jeffery Favorite Lauren Kubiak Andrew Parker Pat Tabor Nathan M. Boxx Nancy Frost Knife and sheath from WWII Focht, Evan Goetz, Alexandra James Boyle Michael Fuchs Vefa Kucukboyaci Donna Paszek Victor Tan Richard Kundman Marlea Pavlick Yvonne Taylor Carol Bozich Richard W. Gailey Gregg Ficery Goldstein, Paige Hancher, June Brandt Steven Gallagher Jerry A. Kyslinger Elizabeth Pearson George Thiel Pittsburgh sports trading cards and pennants Carol A. Bristol Joseph F. Gallo O. Pierce Langford Kathleen Pendracky Elsie Thomas Elizabeth Kennedy, Michelle Scott Bruner Floyd "Chip" Ganassi Jr. Kevin Langholz Philip Pepe Mary R. Thompson Rachel Bunta Jill Garcia Lenard Lapchynski Anthony Perry Bradley D. Tiche Larry Gordon Koenig, Tara Kreider, Sarah Robert Burns Julie Gebron Joseph Laporte Steve Perry Paul Titus Badge worn by the City of Pittsburgh Sanitary Police Kwame Burroughs Thomas Gehringer Robert M. LaPorte George J. Peters Mark Tomazin Patricia A. Cabrey Nicole Gern Mike Lawley Bernard P. Petruska Sharon L. Tomko Hanna Gruen Laurash, Amanda Leonard, Thomas Leak Gina Pferdehirt Donald Trimbath Ray Caliendo Charles Getty Tallit bag and two neck pieces worn by Rabbi Iwan Gruen Carolyn Cannizzaro Amanda Gillen Lynn LeClaire Jacqueline Phillips Charlotte Tritto Jennifer Miller, Emma Neely, Martina Ledzinski Felicia Pitek-Smith Roxanne Tuinstra Barbara Cano Stephanie Glaser Rae L. Heintzelman Wendi C. Cappo Cary Glass Christine M. Leiendecker Kelly Pizzuti Amanda Tuscan Kensington Ware iron stamps Courtney Nickle, Jason Reed, Nicholas S. Carfardi Ryan Glover Judith K. Linaburg Simon C. Pope Alice Uehling Denise Carroll Nancy Goodwin Jerry Lisovich Jennifer Posey Robert B. Uhler Meg Reed, Amber Seibel, Claire David Charlton Sharon Gould Rose Lococo Felisa Preston Stacey Ulokovic Adrienne Jarvis Eric Chuang Clarence Gourley Summer Lohr Chris Price Karen Ungarino Hunting suit and license worn by donor’s father, Alexander Hamilton, Jr. from 1934 Shrontz, Robert Wiederstein, Duane E. Churchill Geraldine Grey Jeffrey Lopes Pamela Pulkownik Heather H. Vacek Valery Ciarimboli Sarah Grumet Johnette Lopuszynski Monte Rabner Lucy Vallana Thomas Jefferson High School Jo-Anna Luciana Albert Rakoczy Yvonne Van Haitsma Stacie Clark Louise Grundish Two t-shirts documenting the high school’s winning tradition and Rosemary E. Zlokas. Lisa Clayton Melanie Linn Gutowski Benjamin Luffey Christine Regal Jennifer Varela Greg Macaluso Adam Reinherz Cally Vennare Mary Coates Rebecca Hagerty Ronald J. Lotz Kelly Compeau Jared Hammaker Lisa Madar Mary Renwick Edward Verdream A collection of blacksmith tools Kevin Conklin Craig Handelman Marie Maiuro Elaine C. Renzelman Christopher Vogt These interns worked on a Matt Connelly Mike Harms Heath Maksin Kristina Reynolds John Vojtas Kathleen Conroy Mike Harris Petar Malenica Danielle Rice Kevin Wagstaff Tom Mantia variety of projects including Paula Corbett Carol Harvey Kristopher J. Malone Jeffrey Riems Darli Walker Westinghouse Offshore Power Systems (OPS) “Floating Nuclear Power Plants” models Verna Corey Lloyd A. Harvey Jeremy Manke Jennie Robinson Wayne Wallace Alyssa Cowan J P Hauenschild Sandy Mankowski-Myers Lee Robinson Patrick Walsh Andrew Masich the From Slavery to Freedom Joshua Mannin A J Rodriguez David Wargo Bethany Cummins Gary Hayden Lanyard, ID card, and bracelet from Super Bowl XLV Tabitha Cuomo Peter Hayes David Maola Jeffrey A. Romoff Karen Washington exhibit, the Heinz 57 exhibit, Hector E. Marcano Patricia Roncevich Shelly Watson Joanne Danko Christopher Heidenreich Tom McMillan Jill Davic Wayne Hemke Daniel Marshall Jene Rossini Crystal Weber Hard hat and shovel from groundbreaking ceremony for Consol Energy Center and “Pittsburgh’s Hidden Dan David Michael Hernon Kate Martin Jamie Rowe Debra Weber Kristi Dellinger Michael Hogue George Maruschock Clark Rutkovich Cindy Webreck Treasures." One intern has since Frankie J. Demor Mechele L. Hoover Paula Mathews Terrence Ryan Michael Weir BNY Mellon Daniel Dickensheet Tom Horowitz Amelia J. Matzke Bill Sabol Todd Whysong Sign from Mellon Arena landed a permanent position on Nick DiGeronimo Thomas Hough James Maxwell James Sadowski Katrina Wilk Mary T. Dimatteo Karen Housam Donald May Courtney Sainovich Kimberly Williams Susan Mazur Patricia Sapp Stewart A. Williams Sam Dini Denise Houser Commemorative tickets from the last regular season game at Mellon Arena the History Center’s staff. For Carrie DiPasquale Nancy L. Hrabak Brittany McCann Sarrah Scarmack Glenna Wilson Sarah McCraley Christopher Scheib Mark Wilt Carol Dippold Carol A. Hunter Kelly Powell more information on internship Patricia Dobosh Barbara M. Hurley Timothy McDowell Nicole M. Schneider Shawn Wingard Tom Tucker glass bottle and Squirt glass bottle Elizabeth Doherty H. Vaughn Irwin Lisa McGuire Brendan R. Schubert David C. Witt opportunities, visit our website Aaron Dolan Bobbie Jackson Danielle McKerahan J Schwartz Mike Wuenstel John Dorminy Raymond Jacobs Helen Meade Leah M. Schwotzer Randy Zilko Jerry A. Sambol www.heinzhistorycenter.org. Patrick Dowd Sandra Jaeger Kristie Mertz Neal Scoratow Sean Zitello Glass milk bottle Janice L. Dreshman Christopher E. James Thomas Meyer Susan Sebolt Maribel Zucco Robert Savino Canvas print, pins, key chain, and memorabilia of San Donato related to the San Donato Mutual Beneficial Association of Altoona, Pa.

Rosemary Sirianni A collection of items relating to the donor’s father’s military service during WWII

Ben S. Stefanski II Set of 12 Gulf Oil pencils and one Gulf Oil pill box

Harley N. Trice II A reproduction of the glass “spirit” jug originally made by the Bryce Company in Mount Pleasant, Pa.

Kim Weiner Abe Weiner art collection

Library & Archives Collections

The following books have recently been added to the History Center's collections:

Segregation and Civil Rights in Washington, Pa., 1945-1975. Gift of Alicyn Wiedrich.

Glass Frog Identifier v. 7. Gift of David Schepps.

Borough of Edgeworth Centennial 2004. Field Gathered.

Extraordinary Leaders: The Carnegie Hero Fund. Field Gathered. As part of an ongoing partnership with the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Maps of the Civil War. Gift of James B. Richardson. League (WPIAL) recently announced its 2012 Hall of Fame class during a press conference at the Sports Museum. A number of Demographic directory of the Harmony Society. Gift of Eileen English. honorees attended the event, including from left: Bob Bleggi, Farrell High School Athletic Director Matt Vannoy, Derek Bochna, Milestones the Bayer Story. Gift of Bayer. Catholic Press Association Centennial Celebration. Gift of the James Garvey.

Ron Sepic, Jim Render, Mark Pilarski, Frank Fuhrer III, Sara Pilarski, Chuck Wagner, and Tom Walker (father of Neil Walker). Each Female Experience in the 18th and 19th Century America. Gift of Judith Quintana.

WPIAL Hall of Fame inductee will be part of a permanent display inside the Kaiser Trophy Room of the Sports Museum. Richard K. Mellon Memoriam Book. Gift of Mellon Bank.

412-454-6000 Fall 2012 making History 11 Senator John Heinz History Center Board of Trustees

Robert J. Cindrich, Tom McMillan Chairman, Board of Trustees Sandy Mellon Beverlynn Elliott, Paul O’Neill, Jr. Vice Chair, Board of Trustees Daniel Onorato Joe W. Trotter, Jr., Ph.D., Ralph J. Papa A Museum of the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania Vice Chair, Board of Trustees Robert N. Peirce, Jr., Esq. Alvaro Garcia-Tunon, Jack B. Piatt Treasurer, Board of Trustees John R. Pippy 1212 Smallman Street Sigo Falk, Secretary, Paul M. Pohl Board of Trustees The Honorable Luke Ravenstahl Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4200 Andrew E. Masich, Art Rooney II President & CEO, Dan D. Sandman Senator John Heinz History Center Lynne Schmidt Carol Semple Thompson Arthur L. Baldwin The Honorable Matthew Smith Susie Barbour Margaret Snavely David E. Barensfeld Stephen R. Tritch Charles W. Bitzer H. Woodruff Turner, Esq. Nadine E. Bognar J. Bracken Burns, Sr. Dennis A. Watson Steven H. Cohen Bruce Wiegand Dr. Verna Corey, ScD Dennis Yablonsky The Honorable Jay Costa, Jr. Charles J. Dougherty, Ph.D. Emeritus Trustees The Honorable Brian L. Ellis & Honorary Trustees The Honorable D. Mike Fisher Robert Barensfeld The Honorable Rich Fitzgerald John F. Bitzer, Jr. Shawn Fox Frank V. Cahouet Kathleen Gallagher Joseph Calihan Floyd "Chip" Ganassi, Jr. John P. Davis, Jr. Stan Geier Teresa Heinz* Laurence Glasco, Ph.D. Maxwell King Chuck Hammel William C. King Matthew Harbaugh Robert B. Knutson* Franco Harris The Honorable Frank J. Lucchino Donald J. Heberle David McCullough Torrence Hunt Martin G. McGuinn William M. Lambert The Honorable Tim Murphy Judy Linaburg Ambassador Gerald F. MacCleary James C. Martin, Esq. * Honorary Trustee

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Calendar of Events Exhibitions

Black Tie Tailgate Preview Party FIRST FLOOR Thurs., Oct. 4, 2012 • 6:30 – 10 p.m. NEW! Gridiron Glory: The Best of the Pro Football See page 2 for details. Hall of Fame (opens Oct. 6, 2012) UPMC SmartSteps Gridiron Glory Kickoff and Pep Rally Senator John Heinz: A Western Pennsylvania Legacy Sat., Oct. 6, 2012 • 10 a.m. – Noon Kidsburgh (mezzanine) See page 2 for details. Vintage Vehicles

Steelers’ Hall of Fame Busts SECOND FLOOR Oct. 2012 Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation See page 2 for details. Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum

Members-Only Gridiron Glory Night THIRD FLOOR Wed., Oct. 24, 2012 • 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum See page 2 for details. Discovery Place Rediscovering Lewis & Clark: NFL PLAY 60 Training Camp A Journey with the Sun., Nov. 11, 2012 • 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Prine Collection of Woodworking Planes See page 2 for details. Outdoor Advertising

Pittsburgh Steelers’ 80th Season Celebration FOURTH FLOOR Sat., Nov. 17, 2012 NEW! Art of the Steelers (opens Oct. 6, 2012) See page 2 for details. NEW! Year in Pictures: Images from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette in 2011 Steelers’ Six Super Bowl Trophies Special Collections Gallery Nov. 23-29, 2012 Glass: Shattering Notions See page 2 for details. Heinz 57

1879 Founders’ Circle Dinner FIFTH FLOOR Fri., Nov. 30, 2012 Clash of Empires: The British, French, See page 3 for details. & Indian War, 1754-1763

“Books in the ’Burgh” Event SIXTH FLOOR Sat., Dec. 1, 2012 • 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Wrought Metal Treasures from the Blum Collection See page 4 for details.

An Immaculate Reception: The 40th Anniversary of the NFL’s Greatest Play Sat., Dec. 22, 2012 See page 2 for details. For updated event and exhibit information, visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org.