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History Center Opens Fort Pitt Museum Volume 19 | No. 3 | Summer 2010 makingHISTORYThe Newsletter of the Senator John Heinz History Center History Center Opens Fort Pitt Museum he Senator John Heinz History Center re- tion of the French & Indian War and American Revo- cently opened the new-and-improved Fort lution eras. In the fall of 2009, the History Center History Center By The Numbers Pitt Museum, located in downtown Pitts- assumed management of the Fort Pitt Museum from Tburgh’s historic Point State Park. the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission The Fort Pitt Museum is a two-floor, 12,000-square- (PHMC), who operated the museum since its incep- foot museum that tells the story of Western Pennsyl- tion in 1969. vania’s pivotal role during the French & Indian War, Visitors to the Fort Pitt Museum can experience 17,000Fans who took their photo with the Stanley Cup at the American Revolution, and as the birthplace of Western Pennsylvania’s early history through a variety the History Center this spring. Pittsburgh. The strategic location of the fort – at the of interactive stations, life-like figures, and recently Story, page 2. Forks of the Ohio River – helped to shape the course added artifacts, including: of American and world history. • Life-like figures of several 18th century charac- “First opened in 1969 in a reconstructed bastion, ters, including a new figure ofTamaqua (known the expanded Fort Pitt Museum provides visitors with to the British as King Beaver), a Delaware In- a rich understanding of the world-changing events dian diplomat who suggested the English build that occurred right here in Western Pennsylvania,” a fort at the Forks of the Ohio; Mister Rogers life-like figure featured inside1 the said Andy Masich, president and CEO of the His- • Updated interpretation of three recreated Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation exhibition. tory Center. “The addition of the Fort Pitt Museum rooms that detail life inside the Fort from the adds to the History Center’s museum system and 1750s, including a fur trader’s cabin, a casemate Story, page 4. helps to further reinforce our mission to present storage room for munitions, and a British sol- American history with a Western Pennsylvania diers’ barrack; connection.” • An enhanced object theatre with life-like The History Center’s museum system also figures representing the three-sided struggle includes Meadowcroft Rockshelter and His- for control of the Forks of the Ohio – a toric Village, the oldest site of human French fur trader, a British surveyor, and 30Professional appraisers scheduled to attend the habitation in North America locat- an American Indian family – along with "Pittsburgh's Hidden Treasures" event on Aug. 29. ed in Avella, Pa.; and the Western a 10-minute introductory video; Pennsylvania Sports Museum, • A number of 18th century artifacts, in- Story, page 5. a two-floor museum-within- cluding a recently acquired American Indian a-museum at the History powderhorn featuring an underwater pan- Center. ther – an ancient symbol of power – com- Through an array of exhi- mon to many tribes of the eastern half of the Opportunities to get an insider's3 tour of bitions and public programs, United States; Meadowcroft Rockshelter. the Fort Pitt Museum address- • Items from Gen. Braddock’s expedition, such es the important role our re- as musket balls and rifle locks, along with Gen. Story, page 6. gion played in the develop- Lafayette’s 1758 six-pounder cannon marked ment of the United States. “La Embushcade” (“The Ambusher”); Staff from the History • A newly displayed pewter writing desk in- Center and Fort Pitt Museum scribed with “Fort Pitt Province Store 1761” have been updating and sup- plementing the exhibits to See Fort Pitt, page 7. provide enhanced interpreta- SPORTS page Fans Flock to see Lord Stanley’s Cup More than 17,000 hockey fans swarmed the History Center this spring to get up-close-and-personal with the Stanley Cup, as part of a special display at the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum. Thanks to the generosity of the Penguins organization and the Hock- ey Hall of Fame, History Center visitors enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to pose alongside the Stanley Cup and 10 additional tro- phies earned by Penguins players through the years. Fans arrived early and often throughout the April 1-4 weekend to see hockey’s most prized trophy, while some visitors patiently waited in a three-hour line that wrapped around the block. History Center members enjoyed a special “fast-track” line, which allowed them quick access to Lord Stanley’s Cup. In fact, more than 1,200 new members joined the History Center, a record membership total for a weekend. Once they reached the front of the line, fans of all ages hugged and kissed the Cup, while babies as young as three weeks old posed in the bowl of the trophy. The special weekend attracted visitors from across the country and Canada throughout the Cup’s four-day stay. Beat ‘Em Bucs – The Story of the 1960 Pittsburgh Pirates This summer, the History Center and Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum will welcome a new exhibition commemorating the 50th anniversary of one of baseball’s most famous teams. Beat ‘Em Bucs – The Story of the 1960 Pittsburgh Pirates will allow visitors to re-live the Pirates’ improbable World Series win against the heavily-favored New York Yankees and Bill Mazeroski’s shot heard ‘round the world. Fans will enjoy a number of one-of-a-kind artifacts, including: • The pitching rubber and first base from the seventh game of the World Series; • Signed baseballs from each member of the 1960 Pirates team; • More than 50 iconic photographs from the Associated Press, Time Life, and private collections; • Fan memorabilia, such as pennants, banners, and ticket stubs; and • Audio and video clips that help tell the story of the Pirates’ first World Series championship in 35 years. In conjunction with the opening of the Beat ‘Em Bucs In celebration of Women’s History Month this March, the History Center exhibit, the Sports Museum will unveil a new life-like figure honored local boxer Tika Hemingway’s world-class achievements with the of Bill Mazeroski hitting his legendary homerun. unveiling of a special display at the entrance to the Western Pennsylvania When the exhibit closes in January 2011, the Maz figure Sports Museum. Hemingway is the USA Boxing light heavyweight champion will become a permanent part of the Sports Museum. and is currently ranked #1 in the United States and #2 in the world in her For more information about the exhibit and related weight class. As part of the festivities, Hemingway (in red) posed with the events, please visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org. seventh grade class from Pittsburgh’s Ellis School. One of the people key to the success of the 1960 Pirates from the cellar to success, winning a World Series Pirates is native son Dick Groat. Born in Wilkinsburg, he championship in 1960 with Groat named the National built a reputation as a two-sport star in the 1950s while League MVP. Along the way, Groat posted his first .300 act attending Duke University. There, he put together stellar plus season, hitting .315 in 1957. In ’59, he was named to numbers on the basketball court and the baseball dia- the All Star team, the first of five appearances. Traded in tif mond. Twice named an All-American in baseball, he was 1962, Groat led the league in doubles and hit .319 for St. named the 1951 College Player of the Year in basketball Louis the following season. and became the first Duke player to have his number, He retired from baseball after the 1967 season, but tlight 10, retired. maintained his association with sports, running a golf After college, Groat played in 1952 for the Pitts- course and taking to the airwaves as play-by-play an- ts ar burgh Pirates, where he hit .284 his rookie year, and for nouncer for the University of Pittsburgh basketball team. the Fort Wayne Pistons of the NBL, averaging almost 12 Native son and Bucco leader, Groat became one of the few By: Anne Madarasz, Co-Director of the Sports Pennsylvania Western Museum points a game. He spent two years in the U.S. Army, then to master sport across seasons. His jersey from 1960 will concentrated on baseball, playing for the Pirates through be featured in the Beat 'Em Bucs - The Story of the 1960 1962. Along with teammates Roberto Clemente and Pittsburgh Pirates exhibition, opening this summer. spor SP Bill Mazeroski, Groat formed the nucleus that led the 2 | The Newsletter of the Senator John Heinz History Center History Center Honors Five History Makers The History Center recently celebrated its 18th annual History Makers Award Dinner at the Westin Convention Center, chaired by Robert P. Kelly, president and CEO of BNY Mellon, and Ralph J. Papa, chairman of Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania. Presented by BNY Mellon and Citizens Bank, this year’s dinner honored five remarkable individuals whose achievements have im- Robert P. Kelly, Andy Masich, and Ralph J. Papa 84 Lumber Company/Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa table: Lori Baird, Deborah St. Clair, Ciminy St. Clair, pacted Western Pennsylvania and the world. Jenny Wagner, Tamara Marker, Lucinda Young, Mr. Kelly emceed the event along with History Center Presi- Aimee St. Clair, Kelcy St. Clair, and Carly Baird dent & CEO Andy Masich. The 2010 History Makers included F. Murray Abraham, Academy Award-winning actor, for Theater Arts; The Honorable Cynthia A. Baldwin, Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice (Retired), for Government; Dr. Jared L. Cohon, President, Carnegie Mellon University, for Education; Patricia Prattis Jennings, Principal Keyboardist for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (Retired), for Arts & Letters; and Jeffrey A.
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