History Center by the Numbers

Volume 20 | No. 2| Fall 2011

makingHISTORYThe Newsletter of the Senator John Heinz History Center

History Center By The Numbers e pledge allegiance to it, we parade it, and we bars” Confederate flag, funeral flags, and a handmade Wdisplay it on occasions both solemn and cel- flag created by American soldier Joseph Fennimore on ebratory. loan from the Smithsonian. The American flag represents the nation and its peo- Other unique items include a flag created by Betsy ple, patriotism, and pride, but has also served as a divi- Ross’s granddaughter (Rachel Albright), a two-sided 123Steps in the new UPMC SmartSteps exhibit sive symbol during times of war and strife. 36/37-star flag, and flags representing key moments in This fall, the Senator John Heinz History Center will early American history, such as the Battle of Bull Run. Story, page 2. open a new exhibition, Stars & Stripes: An American Posters from WWI and WWII and an original Un- Story, which details the more than 200 year history of cle Sam costume worn by an East Liberty war bond one of our most enduring symbols. salesman will show the role of the flag during war- The exhibit opens at the History Center on Sept. time as the preeminent symbol of our nation, both 10, during the 10th anniversary weekend of the terror- for our allies and our enemies. Flags representing the “Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures” shows that9 will air on KDKA-TV beginning this fall ist attacks on the U.S. Civil War and the civil unrest of the 1960s and 70s Story, page 3. Featured in the History Center’s first floor McGuinn See Flags, page 7. Gallery, this 7,000 square foot exhibit will include a variety of objects, images, and archival materials from the History Center’s collections, as well as items on loan Stars & Stripes: An American Story from the Smithsonian Institution and The National Opening Day Commemoration and Member Preview 365Days of making history recapped in the Sept. 10, 9:00 a.m. Gallery of Art, along with private collectors, includ- History Center’s annual report ing noted flag expert and Pittsburgh native, Dr. Peter As part of the opening commemoration activities for Stars & Story, page 4. Keim. Stripes: An American Story, the History Center will unfurl a giant Beginning with the nation’s first flag, Stars & 60 foot American Flag on the façade of the museum, with the Stripes: An American Story will help unravel the help of local first responders, including police, fire, and EMS myths and reality surrounding its creation. A Grand professionals. Union flag and a selection of 13-star flags from the A local band will perform patriotic music along with the national Rare Civil War images400 in a new book to be Keim collection will offer a look at the inspiration for published by the History Center anthem and “The Pledge of Allegiance.” History Center members early flags. The exhibit also features the story of the will be invited to the outdoor event, along with local first Story, page 7. War of 1812 and the writing of the “Star Spangled responders, and elected officials. Banner” by Francis Scott Key. Highlights include a fragment of the Star Spangled Following the ceremony, members will be invited inside the History Banner from the Smithsonian’s collection and an early Center to be the first to see theStars & Stripes: An American Story exhibition. Light refreshments will be provided. edition of the song’s sheet music from 1814. Additional areas of the exhibit will examine the The commemoration will take place from 9-10:00 a.m. on flag during times of conflict, as a symbol of pride and Sat., Sept. 10. See page 3 for more details. power to some and a symbol of oppression to others. Featured flags will include examples of the “stars and Nearly 1,500 Visitors Bring Their Prized Possessions to Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures

baseball signed by legendary slugger Babe Ruth and a rare powder

page A horn from the Revolutionary War era were among the thousands of SPORTS items brought to the History Center as part of the fourth annual “Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures: An Antiques Appraisal Show” event. sports artifact Nearly 1,500 visitors came to the History Center with their most prized New Sports Museum Display Explores Local Roots of Mixed Martial Arts possessions and met with nearly 50 professional appraisers from a variety of SP tlight By: Anne Madarasz, co-director, Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum disciplines. The visitors also received important preservation tips from Gail Joice, an expert conservator from the Smithsonian Institution. rofessional baseball, football, and what has been identified as the first MMA match of its kind in KDKA-TV’s Dave Crawley and History Center President and CEO Phockey can all trace their early the United States. Andy Masich roamed the museum to get the inside story on visitors’ items, history to Western Pennsylvania. But Caliguri and Viola developed rules and regulations to guide which ranged from paintings and militaria to sports memorabilia and much most local sports fans will be sur- their “Tough Man Contest,” described as “the martial arts way more. prised to learn that our region is also of fighting as it’s done in the Orient.” The most unique items from the event will be featured as part of special KDKA’s Mary Robb Jackson and appraiser Michael Kraus discuss a visitor’s military medals and diary. the birthplace of Mixed Martial Arts The Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum recently unveiled 30-minute programs on KDKA beginning this fall, hosted by Andy Masich (MMA). a new display on the early roots of Mixed Martial Arts featuring and KDKA’s Ken Rice. The first “Battle of the Tough uniforms and protective gear as well as original programs, post- For more information on “Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures,” please visit Guys” took place at the New Kens- ers, photographs, and ticket stubs. www.heinzhistorycenter.org. ington Holiday Inn on March 19, Bill Viola, Frank Caliguri, Mike Murray, and Dave Jones unveil the new The collection, donated by Murray and Viola, provides docu- Mixed Martial Arts display at the Sports Museum. 1980. Promoted by Bill Viola, a black mentation of the organization of the sport, as well as the promo- belt karate instructor, and Frank Caliguri, also a black belt and owner of the tion of competitive amateur events in the early 1980s. Academy of Martial Arts, the first bout of their multi-day event featured car For more information on the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, please “Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures” will air on salesman Mike Murray against laborer Dave Jones in the lightweight divi- visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org and click on the Sports Museum tab. the following Mondays at 7:30 p.m. on KDKA-TV: sion. Jones defeated Murray by technical knockout in the third round in Oct. 10, 2011 March 12, 2012 New SmartSteps Exhibit Encourages Health and History Ready for Some Football? The Sports Museum Has Nov. 14, 2011 April 16, 2012 You Covered! Dec. 12, 2011 May 21, 2012 Jan. 23, 2012 June 11, 2012 ootball is back and the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum is the Feb. 20, 2012 History Center President and CEO Andy Masich learns the story behind a Fbest place to get ready for the upcoming season. visitor’s rare coin. Visitors to the Sports Museum will rediscover the incredible tradition of Western Pennsylvania football, from the Friday Night Lights of high History Center Members - We Want You! school football to the Super Bowl Steelers on Sunday. Mark Your Calendar! Check out the “Cradle of Quarterbacks” section to learn about more embers are invited to celebrate the opening of Stars & Stripes: An than 50 professional signal-callers from our region, including Johnny Uni- MAmerican Story and reflect upon our nation’s most enduring symbol tas, Joe Namath, Joe Montana, and Dan Marino. as we open the exhibit on the 10th anniversary weekend of the terrorist at- Tackle the Pittsburgh Steelers’ six championships by tacks on our nation. trying on a Super Bowl ring, making a perfect pass to History Uncorked On Sat., Sept. 10, the History Center will Feb. 2012 Lynn Swann and John Stallworth, or getting up- open at 9:00 a.m. for members and special guests Senator John Heinz History Center close with the Steel Curtain. to be a part of a meaningful commemoration cer- Don’t miss Steelers items you won’t find anywhere emony (see page 1 for details) and have a first else, such as the field turf and Franco Harris’ cleats look at our newest exhibition. History Center President and CEO Andy Masich joins UPMC Health Plan Chief Financial Officer Scott Lam- from the “Immaculate Reception,” Ben Roethlis- A members-only hospitality lounge will be mie and Steelers Quarterback Charlie Batch at the starting line of the new SmartSteps exhibit. berger’s glove from Super Bowl XL, or the full-size stationed near the exhibit from 9-11:00 a.m. 20th Annual History Makers Award Dinner black and gold car from “The Ultimate Steelers Fri., April 13, 2012 he History Center recently partnered with UPMC Health Plan to launch Renowned flag historian, Peter Keim, will be Fan.” For more information, call 412-454-6000 or Westin Convention Center Hotel SmartSteps, a fun and fit new exhibit that blends health and history in the on hand inside the exhibit to answer mem- T visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org. museum’s stairwell. bers’ questions from 10-11:00 a.m. SmartSteps features colorful murals, artifacts, health information, and fascinat- For additional questions or information For more information about these events, ing facts about Western Pennsylvania history on each of the History Center’s six about becoming a History Center member, including sponsorship and tickets, please contact Alexis Tragos floors. please contact Megan Kuniansky at at 412-454-6324 or [email protected]. Visitors can keep track of their step count through several numbered steps that 412-454-6436 or correspond to notable Pittsburgh facts and figures. For instance, step #3 highlights [email protected]. the three rivers, step #21 denotes Roberto Clemente, and step #57 is for Heinz. The exhibit is part of the national initiative “Let’s Move! Museums & Gardens,” started by First Lady Michelle Obama and the Institute of Museum and Library Assisting the History Center Through EITC Special Thank You Services (IMLS). The campaign is designed to provide opportunities for museum Help your company receive valuable tax credits, while supporting the Three major gifts were recently awarded to the History Center visitors of all ages to learn about healthy food choices and to promote physical History Center’s education programs at the same time. By giving through for 2011 including a generous gift of $300,000 from the Richard activity through interactive exhibits and programs. the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC), eligible busi- King Mellon Foundation, $200,000 from an anonymous donor, and The SmartSteps exhibit also ties into the History Center’s health and fitness nesses are awarded significant tax credits for their philanthropic efforts. $150,000 from the Eden Hall Foundation. Pirates legend Al Oliver joined Sean Gibson, president of the Josh Gibson Foundation, and Steelers For more details, please contact Natalie Taylor at 412-454-6325 or Andy Masich, president and CEO, recognized the generous steadfast initiatives, which include healthier eating options at MixStirs Café, a Health and Hall of Famer Franco Harris at the Sports Museum to help kick off a year-long celebration marking the Body section inside the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, a new curator of the 100 year anniversary of Josh Gibson’s birth. As part of the commemoration, the Sports [email protected]. support of these major donors and extended the grateful appreciation of food and fitness, and the upcoming “History and Fit” tours set to debut in 2012. Museum will unveil a new life-like figure of Josh Gibson along with a new Negro League baseball the History Center’s Trustees and staff in making these gifts possible. exhibit next spring.

2 | The Newsletter of the Senator John Heinz History Center Fall 2011 makingHISTORY|3 The History Center recently completed its 2011 fiscal year. Over the next two pages, please enjoy a quick look back at some of the highlights from the past twelve months. With blockbuster exhibitions, award-winning events, and educational outreach, History Center Year End Report the History Center continues to reach new and diverse audiences, with much more to come over the next year! History Center visitors - a new record! Students with disabilities who Security Fiscal Year 2011 Building 5% 350,000 attended the second annual Total Operating Budget: $8.4 million Maintenance Visitors to Soul Soldiers during a seven 517 “Ability Pittsburgh” event 3% city museum tour across the U.S.

Investment 7% 252,955 Marketing 7% Exhibits & Collections Government 19% 11 % Students and visitors who 1,379 Attendance 36,301 Attendees at student attended National History Day Visitors to the fourth annual Membership & and youth programs at 1,438 “Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures” event Development the History Center 13% Contributions 59% Earned Income Programs 23% 22%

Building Operations 129,323 16% General Services Visitors who enjoyed 200 93 1,407 15% the Vatican Splendors Original media Artifacts from the Vatican as New History Center 546 exhibition this fall stories showcasing Group tours from 13 states

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Years of the PA Civil War 150 Raised by the 19th Annual History 12 New exhibits launched this year 150 commemoration (2011-2015) $7 million $345,000 Makers Award Dinner Raised for the History Center this year

Years commemorated with the America’s Best Weekly: U.S. Department of Education Stairs in the new Exhibits 157 Artifacts featured in the Ben Franklin: In A Century of the Pittsburgh Grant earned to support the SmartSteps exhibit 123 Search of a Better World exhibition Courier exhibition 100 upcoming From Slavery to Freedom exhibition Contributions $400,000

Bridal party photos in the Racer car Weddings held at the History Center Facebook fans Twitter followers 35 New virtual exhibit 508 31 tours available at 21,250 2,100 5,117 5 e-newsletter subscribers Rental events and meetings www.heinzhistorycenter.org

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20 Attendees at the 13th annual Members attended 10 History Uncorked 35,355 the Ben Franklin 1,429 Tavern Reception 3 Rental event attendees 714 National design awards earned by Western Pennsylvania History magazine

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he Golden Age of t sportswriters Wedding ceremony held inside the Pittsburgh’s oakmont Country Club Students who attended Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum the second annual WPIAL 1 Memberships Summit on Sportsmanship 19,478 purchased by UPMC Awards National History Day competition winner who also 592 Visitors to Fort Pitt Museum Health Plan won the local competition at the History Center, at the Sports Museum Membership 600 1 sponsored by Bayer Material Science

Maz, You re Up! School children who visited 8,235 Meadowcroft Rockshelter & Historic Village 2,000 Images digitized and added to the Historic 12 15,659 Pittsburgh website $88,000 Visitors to Meadowcroft Rockshelter & Written by Kelly Mazeroski Number of countries Illustrated by Judith Lauso Historic rifles showcased in the visitors came from Historic Village Awarded by the Historical American Frontier Rifleman exhibition Publications and Records 8 Commission to catalog more than 600 collections over the Fort Pitt Museum 9Uniform number of Bill Number of states $15,000 next two years Mazeroski, the Sports Museum’s visitors came from Awarded by the $12.95 Meadowcroft Cost of the new children’s book, newest life-like figure Jewish Federation of “Maz, You’re Up!” published with author Stars and stripes featured on the Fort Pitt Museum’s Greater Pittsburgh

Kelly Mazeroski Library & Archives new 80-foot tall garrison flag for education outreach Western Pennsylvania Sports Pennsylvania Western Museum 13 45

6 | The Newsletter of the Senator John Heinz History Center Fall 2011 makingHISTORY|5 Beth Abriatis Michael Brock Kathi DeRosa Deborah Galson Denise Hoecker Eileen Kraus- Judi Miller John Penderville Elizabeth Russell Margaret Taczak Mark Williams Roxane Agostinelli Harry Burns Vicky DeRose F. J. Garcia Julve Sue Holzer Dobratz Sally Mizerak Andrea Pergar Moshe Russell James Taggart Mary Ann Wilson AlphaGraphics Butler Area Jr. High Mary L. Devlin David Gebhardt Kelli Houser Roxanne Kressley James Montana Jacqueline Pfeiffer Stephen R. Sales Mimi Thomas- Amber Wingerson Museum Accessions Jerome Altobello School Willis Dickmann James Geiselhart Caroline M. Kathleen Krisko Rona Moody Jeanne Pfeilsticker Dolores Samuels Brooker Richard Witchko Patriotism on Display: Visitors Help Special Events Highlight Fall Season Beverly Antis Sheila Caffrey Dallas DiLeo Janice Geniviva Huffmyer Helen Krizner Richard A. Mooney Louis A. Piccoli Gregg Sawl Tammy Tinkey- Monica Wojcicki Kathleen Boldy Jerry Aufman Betty Caligiuri James Dillon John Gerbec Richard Hughes Jennifer Kuenzel Mary Katherine David Piesik Gregory Schaffer Saylor Janet Wood A wood sign reading “Hazelwood Coke/Clean as a whistle” Daniel Augenstene Elissa Caligiuri George M. Doddy Richard J. Getty Ben Ivey Susan Kwan Moravek Nancy Pitzer William A. Anthony Tomasic Robert Wozniak Mary Aukerman John Carey Jodie Eckenrod Sandy Giotto Maggie Jasko Bernadette Jennifer Morris Rosemary Plesha Schempp Nicole Toney Margaret Wrabley Janet Davis Raise New 36-foot American Flag at Meadowcroft Mel Baer James E. Carvlin Ellen Eline David Gittleman Connie Jerich LaGamba Gary Motor Edward Plowey Lixlee Schroyer Barbara Wade Wycoff Quilt, late 19th century Debra Bailey Kirk Chambers Freda Ellis Leo Grogan Diane M. Jozwiak Roy S. Lahet Jane Mulvanny John Pollock Michael Schultz Trachtenberg John Yakim Robert Bailie Laureen Chandler James Erbrecht Carolyn Grubb Scott Kagarise Charles A. Larsen Nancy Nestor Tim Prosser Linda Sciulli Letty Tregembo Judith Yang Richard M. Fantazier Susan Baker Calvert E. Chesleigh Paul Ermlich Judy Grystar Frederick Kapp Karen B. Lauer Richard Nieuwstad Ward Prostejovsky Deborah Z. Virginia Valentine Steve Yates Mine Safety Appliance hand operated carbon monoxide indicator/ everal hundred visitors including local Boy Scouts, representatives eadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, a museum of the His- MembersNew Lois Bamford Richard Chesnick Deena Etienne Guardian Self Kathleen Karazsia Shelia LoGreco Douglas Nixon Jeanette Pyle Seewald Judy Velgich Sandra Young tester and case Christina Barmada Amy Chismar Mary E. Farrell Storage Betty Karleski John A. Lucarelli Kim Nordquist Victor Quaglia Ron Senerius Michael Wahlen Amy Zukauckas Edward Barr Amy Chittister Jonathan Fehl John Habel Carole Katz Sarah Lyons Dolores Nypaver Charles Quinlan Stephanie Shannon Donald L. Waite Fredrick Favo from the History Center, Daughters of the American Revolution, tory Center, will host its popular American Indian Heritage Week- Donald Baum Elizabeth Clay Tammie Ferraro Lynda Hagan Jeanne M. Keenan Michael Mallinger Michael Joseph Raffaele Craig Sharer Edward Wallace Olympic silver medal and pin from the 1924 Olympic Winter Games S M Ralph Beatty Brad Craft Brian Filardi Angela Hamm Samantha Keenan Daniel Mamula O’Mahoney Rachel Rampa Michelle Silverman Carol Warner Pennsylvania DCNR, end and insider tours with Dr. James Adovasio this fall. Linda Beck Maureen Cromie Sandi Fisher Carrie Hanbury Daniel Keener Paul Martinchich Marilyn Okonak Lisa Rasmussen Susan Skelly Matthew Watson Gregg Ficery Mike Benna Cory Cullen Susan M. Fisher Linda L. Harrison Ricarda Kelly- Bonnie McCarthy Viola Omlor Kaye Reiber Nancy Sloan Brett Weinheimer A collection of Pirates baseball cards Allyn Berger Merle Culley Von Fisher Janet Hartley Walrond, V.M.D. William Mc- Catherine Onufer Matthew Reinhold Anita Smith John Wetenhall and the National Flag The National Historic Landmark, located in Avella, Pa. in Washington Jennifer Bett Laurie Cunningham Tawni Fleck Samantha Hawkins Angela Kendera Cutcheon Rich Overmoyer Paul Robinson Darin Smith Christine Ted R. Harhai Angela Birnesser Christopher Cynkar Mark Freeman Tamara Hayes John Kight Ron McMullen Lori Painter Sandra Rosen D. Grahame Smyth Whiteman T-shirts, “glad rags,” and fan towels for the Pittsburgh Gladiator arena Sam Blackburn Judy Davis Janet W. Frisch Bea Herbeck Susan King Tamara Mearig Constance Luke Rosenberger John Sowers Robert R. league team Foundation helped County, features a massive, Thomas J. Bogdewic Karen A. Davis Marlowe Futrell Belnap Lois Kirk Richard Mendt Patterson Francis Royer Donald Steward Wichmann Joanne Borgesi Debra Delach John Galbreath Jaclyn Herring Thomas Donald Messner Julie Peck Carole Ruderer Julia Swartzen- Kathleen Wieczorek Suzan Holt the Fort Pitt Museum 16,000-year-old rock over- Ken Brennan Darlene Delaini Christina Galia Pete Hoch Kosakowski Brian Meyer Beth Pellegrini Jessica Rudmin truber Joseph D. Wiley Two tins of Zatek Cocoa and a Union Club Olives glass bottle Denny Korker raise a new 36-foot hang used by the region’s Folding metal chair from Forbes Field Susan Kuecker American flag in earliest inhabitants for shelter. Unseen Civil War Images Featured in Upcoming Book T-shirt and towel from Penguins last win at Mellon Arena, May 8, 2010 Point State Park on In addition to ancient history at the Rockshelter, visitors can also step back Martin and Linda Kuzmkowski new book published by the History A piece of stanchion from first event held at the Civic Arena the Fourth of July. in time at Meadowcroft Historic Village, which carefully recreates all of Center this spring will feature rare and John and Clare Larkin A Plaque from East River Tunnel, 1914 More than 50 the charming qualities of an Upper Ohio Valley Village from the mid-19th Macy I. Levine, M.D. rarely seen images from the Civil War. “The Spencer microscope, physician parking tag, and dermographometer, all volunteers helped century. Civil War in Pennsylvania: A Photographic used by donor in his medical practice Judy Hemma Marston to hoist the 13-star Visitors to Meadowcroft’s annual American Indian Heritage Weekend History” will feature 400 images gathered by Steelerettes sweater Bernard Matthews garrison flag, which on Sept. 24-25 will experience a variety of activities in the recreated 16th authors Michael G. Kraus, David M. Neville, St. Canice state championship trophy, 1955 is the same size and century Indian Village. Judge John McBride and Kenneth C. Turner from private collec- Souvenir plates star pattern as the flag Native artisans dressed like their ancestors will demonstrate hands-on ac- McKeesport Heritage Center tions. Collection of nine medals and three buttons documenting Pittsburgh Volunteer Firefighting conventions that originally flew tivities that show how the region’s The large-format book, funded by the Barry Mitnick Collection of performance pieces belonging to Aspinwall based over Fort Pitt more early inhabitants lived. Visitors Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic magician Harry Albacker Harriet Naser than 200 years ago. can explore the interior of a wig- Carnegie Steel Company bell and gavel used to call the board meetings Development, the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corpora- to order

The flag currently flies wam, inspect carefully recreated Tom Oslick Jr. tion, and the National Endowment for the Humanities, is being Kaufmann’s credit card, Horne’s credit card next to the Fort Pitt prehistoric artifacts, learn about published as part of Pennsylvania Civil War 150, the state’s four Pittsburgh Glass Center A glass bowl made at the request of President Obama as a gift to the Blockhouse and will American Indian agriculture, and year (2011-2015) commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Finance Ministers for the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh The History Center recently unveiled a new Mike Sabo eventually become a permanent fixture of the Pittsburgh skyline. try their hand at using an atlatl, a A glass dental tray made by the H.C. Fry Glass Company Civil War. Pennsylvania Historic Marker on the site of As part of the ceremony, the Fort Pitt Museum also raised historic prehistoric spear thrower. Beverly Scott and Eileen Scott Harrington The History Center will publish a second book in early 2013 the former Westinghouse Air Brake Company. GAR medals, buttons, and tin box French and British flags, In Oct., Meadowcroft Rock- Located outside the Pittsburgh Opera building Slippery Rock University Foundation titled, “The Civil War in Pennsylvania: The African American A donation of Catholic sisters habits and health care equipment at the corner of 25th St. and Liberty Ave. in representing the three- shelter will host two exclusive Jean W. Thomas Experience,” which will examine the stories of African American the Strip District, the new marker recognizes Hard hat and safety glasses from UN visit to US Steel’s Homestead sided struggle for con- tours with lead archaeologist Works, June 12, 1977 soldiers and civilians during the war. Westinghouse’s invention of the air brake, which University of Pittsburgh Basketball and net from the 2009 City Game trol of the Forks of the James M. Adovasio, Ph.D., who For more information on these books and other Civil War com- greatly improved rail safety. A full collection of Westinghouse items can be found at the History William Watt Ohio during the French achieved international acclaim Seven auto racing trophies memoration activities at the History Center, please visit Center. Steve Weiner & Indian War. Costumed colonial re-enactors fired a musket volley during his excavation of the Rock- www.heinzhistorycenter.org/civilwar. Isaly’s skyscraper scooper Jean Woods as “Chester” and “The Star Spangled Banner “were played to honor shelter in 1973. A collection of garments belonging to the donor’s late mother, Louise Irwin Woods America on its 235th birthday. Dr. Adovasio will present a lecture and lead a behind-the-scenes tour of The Fort Pitt Museum, a museum of the History Center, enjoyed the Rockshelter at 10:00 a.m. on Sat., Oct. 1, and Sat., Oct. 29. New Underground Railroad Exhibition to Open in 2012 record breaking attendance over the Fourth of July weekend. To make your reservation for either tour, please contact Frances Skariot at rom Slavery to Freedom: The Underground States Army during the Civil War. For more information on upcoming events at the Fort Pitt Mu- 724-587-3412 or [email protected]. Railroad and the Legacy of Freedom in Western In addition to the exhibition, the History seum, please visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org and click on the Fort For more information, please visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org and click F Pennsylvania is an upcoming long-term exhibition Center is developing a variety of public programs, Pitt Museum tab or call 412-281-9284. on the Meadowcroft tab or call 724-587-3412. that will open in Nov. 2012 and highlight the history curricula, and publications in partnership with Library & Archives Accessions The following books have recently been added to the History of abolitionism, the Underground Railroad, and the Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Center’s collections: impact of 19th century activism on the quest for Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Public Schools, the Echo (Stowe High School yearbook) 1966. Gift of Michael Truby. Interact with History Without Leaving the House civil and human rights in Western Pa. Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Student as Soldier. Gift of Allegheny College. Early Methodist Circuits. Gift of Helen Clear. ecently, the History Center released a humorous “Ben Walking” YouTube The From Slavery to Freedom exhibit will Society, The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, PA Germanic Genealogy. Gift of Julian Falk. feature nearly 60 documents from the Al- Civil War 150, and a variety of scholars. Fisherman’s Cause: American Commerce in the Revolution. Gift Rvideo - similar to late-night talk show host Jay Leno’s “Jay Walking” seg- of Marianne Magra. ments - in conjunction with the recent Benjamin Franklin: In Search of legheny County recorder of deeds, currently From Slavery to Freedom is funded with My Life as a Juggler. Gift of Joseph Pegnato. Pennsylvania’s Revolution. Gift of Penn State Press. housed in the History Center’s Library & Ar- support from the U.S. Department of Educa- a Better World exhibition. Black Book of Localities whose Jewish Population was chives, that will shed new light on the profile tion Underground Railroad Program. Exterminated by the Nazis. Gift of the Jewish Chronicle. History Center President and CEO Andy Masich hit the streets of Parchmans in America. Gift of L. Gerald Parchman. Pittsburgh to find out how much (or how little) people know about our of slavery and freedom in Allegheny County. For more information about the exhibit, Peaceable Kingdom Lost: The Paxton Boys. Gift of Oxford University Press. country’s beloved Founding Father. Also featured will be a new lifelike museum please contact Samuel Black, curator of the To watch the video, visit www.youtube.com/heinzhistorycenter and figure of Martin Delany, a local abolitionist, African American collection, at Archives Accessions from May 2011 through July 2011: doctor, publisher, and soldier who became the [email protected] or Robert Chamovitz please share the link with friends and family! Chamovitz-Eger Papers and Photographs If you missed the Benjamin Franklin exhibit, make sure to check out first African American field officer in the United 412-454-6391. R. Bruce Williamson C. Doyle and Dianne Steele Family Papers and Photographs, c. 1827-1999 the virtual tour on the History Center’s website. Judith Stauffer Basso (Mrs. Alessandro) Judith Stauffer Basso Family Papers, c. 1785-c. 1870 From Flags, page 1. Enjoy enhanced video and audio clips, photographs, and Franklin Francine Talamo James J. Lynch Photographs, 1941-1942

fun facts by moving the camera up-and-down and side-to-side, as well as will illustrate the flag as a divisive symbol as Americans help bring the symbolism of the flag to life for visi- St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church Photographs, 1927-1992

zooming in and out. battled over unpopular wars and issues of equality at tors. Highlights include touch interactives on materi- Debra Bailey and Jodi Linder Leonard Schwartz Papers and Photographs, 1944-2000 To coincide with the opening of Stars & Stripes: An American home. als used to create flags, patriotic and protest photos Field Gather Story, the History Center will also launch a microsite and virtual tour of Modern depictions of the flag are also included, from the 1860s and 1960s, and an interactive area on Glenshaw Glass Company Photographs, c. 1900, 1931 Joe Negri Joe Negri Collection, 1970-2008

Histor-e the exhibition. such as the “Moonwalk” pop artwork from Andy War- proper flag etiquette. Joseph D’Andrea To begin your virtual experience, please visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org. hol and a unique lead relief flag created by Jasper Johns. For updated exhibit information and related events, Italian Sons and Daughters of America Records, 1930-1986 Joan Zelkowicz, President Throughout Stars & Stripes: An American Story, please visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org/flags. Pittsburgh Concert Society Records, 1948-2000 several interactive stations and video presentations will

6| The Newsletter of the Senator John Heinz History Center FallFall 2010 2009 makingHISTORY|7 makingHISTORY|7 SENATOR JOHN HEINZ HISTORY CENTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES Robert J. Cindrich, Ralph J. Papa Chairman, Board of Trustees Robert N. Peirce, Jr., Esq. Stephen R. Tritch, Jack B. Piatt A Museum of the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania Past Chairman, Board of Trustees The Honorable John R. Pippy Beverlynn Elliott, Paul M. Pohl Vice Chair, Board of Trustees Art Rooney II 1212 Smallman Street Joe W. Trotter, Jr., Ph.D., Dan D. Sandman Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4200 Vice Chair, Board of Trustees Lynne Schmidt Paul O’Neill, Jr., Carol Semple Thompson Treasurer, Board of Trustees The Honorable Matthew Smith Sigo Falk, Margaret Snavely Secretary, Board of Trustees Stephen R. Tritch Andrew E. Masich, H. Woodruff Turner, Esq. President & CEO, Dennis A. Watson Senator John Heinz History Center Bruce Wiegand Dennis Yablonsky

Arthur L. Baldwin Susie Barbour Emeritus Trustees & David E. Barensfeld Honorary Trustees Charles W. Bitzer Robert Barensfeld Nadine E. Bognar John F. Bitzer, Jr. Commissioner J. Bracken Burns, Sr. Frank V. Cahouet Steven H. Cohen Joseph Calihan The Honorable Jay Costa, Jr. John P. Davis, Jr. Charles J. Dougherty, Ph.D. Stephen W. Graffam, Esq. The Honorable Brian L. Ellis Teresa Heinz* The Honorable D. Mike Fisher Maxwell King Shawn Fox William C. King Alvaro Garcia-Tunon Robert B. Knutson* Stan Geier The Honorable Frank J. Lucchino Laurence Glasco, Ph.D. David McCullough Chuck Hammel Martin G. McGuinn Franco Harris The Honorable Tim Murphy Donald J. Heberle The Honorable Dan Onorato* Tod Hunt The Honorable Luke Ravenstahl* First Floor William M. Lambert Ambassador Dan Rooney NEW! Stars & Stripes: An American Story (opens Sept. 10); John Heinz: A Western Pennsylvania Legacy; Gerald F. MacCleary James C. Martin, Esq. Kidsburgh (mezzanine); Vintage Vehicles Tom McMillan * Honorary Trustee Sandy Mellon Second Floor Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation; Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum

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Phone: 412-454-6000 | fax: 412-454-6031 | www.heinzhistorycenter.org EXHIBITSCENTER Glass: Shattering Notions; Heinz 57; The Stories That Touch Our Lives: Ned Schano, Director of Communications Images from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010 (through Nov. 2011) Jessica Rae Silay, Designer/Editor Brady Smith, Communications Manager Fifth Floor Lisa Dundon, Manager of Multimedia Communications Clash of Empires: The British, French, and Indian War, 1754-1763 Publication of makingHISTORY is underwritten in part by Sixth Floor the James O’Hara Denny III Memorial Fund.

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Visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org for the A RADical Deal: Free Admission for All Visitors Calendar of Events latest information on upcoming events. on Oct. 1 Opening Day Commemoration - Stars & Stripes: An American Story Sat., Sept. 10, 9 - 10:00 a.m. n Sat., Oct. 1, the History Center See page 1 for details. Oand Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum will open their doors for free American Indian Heritage Weekend admission as part of the Regional Asset District’s annual RADical Days Sat., Sept. 24, 12 - 5:00 p.m. celebration. In addition to the free admission, a variety of local perform- Sun., Sept. 25, 1 - 5:00 p.m. Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village ing arts groups will entertain visitors in the History Center’s Great Hall. See page 6 for details. The following day on Sun., Oct. 2, the Fort Pitt Museum will celebrate RADical Days with free admission. Live and Learn Weekend For more information, visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org or call Fri., Oct. 14, 6 - 8:00 p.m. 412-454-6000. Sat. Oct. 15, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Explore the connection between our past and our present through book discussions and a visit to a historic library. This Live and Learn Weekend features the book “Con- federates in the Attic” and a trip to the Carnegie Free Library in Carnegie to visit the Celebrate the Holidays with the History Center GAR Espy Post. Join us for these holiday themed events: New Orleans Steamboat Marker Dedication Sat., Oct. 15, 2:00 p.m. Heritage Holidays Commemorate the 200th anniversary of the historic first voyage of the steamboat Sat., Nov. 12 - Sun., Nov. 13 New Orleans from its city of origin, Pittsburgh, with the dedication of a Pennsylva- Enjoy hands-on activities, ethnic music and dancing, live nia State Historic Marker. entertainment, and food sampling as we celebrate all the different holiday traditions in Western Pennsylvania. CCAHA Connecting to Collections Workshop Tues., Oct. 25 Book Fair Join us for a CCAHA (Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts) sponsored Sat., Dec. 3 Best Practices Collections Workshop for museum volunteers and professionals. Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the History Center’s Book Fair. Finish all of your holiday Fifth Annual Quilter’s Weekend Sat., Jan. 21 shopping in one trip while enjoying Sun., Jan. 22 hot chocolate and meeting with more than Join us for the fifth annual Quilter’s Weekend and enjoy quilting displays, demon- 50 local authors. strations, and hands-on activities.