Volume 18 | No. 2 | Winter 2010

makingHISTORYThe Newsletter of the Senator John History Center

By George, 's Back.

For the first time in nearly 250 years, George • Decorative arts from the , in- Washington is returning to . cluding china and wine glasses along with a set of History Center By The Numbers From Feb. 19 through July 18, the Senator John pewter plates. will serve as the premier ven- • Surveying equipment, including a compass used ue on a nine-city national tour of Discover the Real by Washington, along with 18th century firearms : New Views from Mount Ver- such as a 1720s cannon from Fort Ticonderoga. non, which is made possible by the generous support • Five rare books from Washington’s personal library, of the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation. complete with his signature of ownership, that cover 1Stanley Cup Trophy that will visit the History This groundbreaking exhibition features highlights such topics as farming, botanical plants, and grist- Center this spring. from ’s world-class collection and pro- mills, along with Bible. Story, page 2. vides a new and refreshing perspective on Washing- • Original pieces of ’s jewelry. ton, his achievements and legacies, his family and times, and most importantly, his intellectual pursuits The exhibition also features several interactive activities and entrepreneurial ventures. that will allow visitors to: “Although Washington is one of the most recog- • Sit in a full-size replica of the Washington family nized of all historic figures, many visitors are less fa- pew from Pohick Church. WPIAL student-athletes that 523participated in the first miliar with the true personality and character of ‘The See Washington, page 7. annual Summit on Sportsmanship. Father of Our Country,’” said Andy Masich, presi- Story, page 2. dent and CEO of the History Center. The exhibition reveals the personal side Welcome Washington with These Events of Washington through a rich assortment George Washington Exhibition Premiere Party - Feb. 18 of nearly 100 objects. Highlights include: Join the History Center for a VIP preview of the new • An original set of Washington’s den- blockbuster exhibition, Discover the Real George 12Anniversary years of History Uncorked, tures, made of ivory, human teeth, and Washington: New Views from Mount Vernon. Pittsburgh's premiere young professionals event. animal teeth. History Center members will receive a special invitation in the mail. • Several original works of art, including Gilbert Story, page 3. Stuart’s classic Washington portrait. Colonial Faire - April 17, 2010 • Three full-size, life-like figures of Washing- Experience everyday life in the 18th century with artisans and craft ton based on the latest forensic research demonstrations, music, and food at the Heinz History Center. showing him: º As a teenaged, red-haired surveyor from Talk with Martha Washington - Spring 2010 Virginia just prior to the French & In- Ask Mrs. Washington about her life, her family, and of course her famous husband as part of this interactive family program. Years of the Pittsburgh100 Courier honored dian War; during a new exhibition. º As a Revolutionary War hero Slavery from Washington to the Civil War - June 2010 Story, page 4. atop his horse named Blueskin in Explore the history of slavery from George Washington to the Civil a snow-covered forest at Valley War as part of this provocative public program. Learn about slavery’s Forge; and beginnings and the effect on our region and nation during one of º During his official Presi- America’s most uncertain times. dential inauguration cer- emony at Federal Hall in To learn more about these upcoming George Washington events, New York City. visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org and click on “Events." SPORTS page

Lord Stanley to Visit the Sports Museum

By: Anne Madarasz, Co-Director of the Penguins fans won’t want to miss the opportunity to get up Western Sports Museum close and personal with the Stanley Cup as part of a special dis- play this spring. Thanks to the generosity of the Penguins organization any Penguins fans are familiar with the team slogan, and the NHL, the Stanley Cup will be on display at the “It’s a Great Day For Hockey,” used throughout last History Center and Sports Museum from April 1-4. Mseason’s Stanley Cup Playoff . Interestingly, the As part of the display, fans will also get a chance to saying originates from the coach of the team’s first championship, take their photo with 10 individual trophies earned by Bob Johnson. the Penguins throughout the years, including the Hart A native of Minnesota, “Badger Bob” climbed the coaching Trophy, the Art Ross Trophy, and the Prince of Wales ranks, first starting in local high schools and eventually earning the Trophy. head coaching position at the University of Wisconsin. Stay tuned to www.heinzhistorycenter.org for Johnson led the Badgers to seven NCAA tournament appearances complete details about the Stanley Cup’s visit to the and three National Championships during his 11-year career at History Center. Wisconsin. Following a five-year stint as for the NHL’s Calgary Flames, Johnson arrived in Pittsburgh, where he found immediate success, guiding the Penguins to their first Stanley Cup victory in 1991. Shortly after that magical season ended, Johnson discovered he had brain cancer. He WPIAL Tackles Sportsmanship During battled the disease, even preparing the USA Hockey Star-Studded Summit team for the Canada Cup from his hospital bed, but passed away in November 1991. Bob Johnson’s legacy en- dures in the optimism he brought to Pittsburgh and in the team’s inaugural Stan- ley Cup victory. Using Johnson’s now fa- mous saying, the Penguins won their third Stanley Cup Championship on June 12, A practice jacket worn by former Penguins’ coach Bob Johnson is 2009, exactly 19 years to on display at the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, along with the day of “Badger Bob’s” Steelers Hall of Famer speaks to high school student-athletes at the dozens of other items celebrating Penguins history. hiring in Pittsburgh. History Center about the role that good sportsmanship plays in athletics.

The Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League (WPIAL) partnered with the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum Members Only: Black & Gold Exclusives to host the first annual Summit on Sportsmanship this fall. During the three-hour session – themed “Respect the Game” – his fall, History Center and Sports Museum mem- more than 500 student athletes and athletic administrators from bers were treated to behind-the-scenes tours and more than 100 WPIAL schools learned about the importance of given access to the best of Pittsburgh sports, in- sportsmanship in athletics. cludingT everything from the inside scoop on recent sports Following a tour of the Sports Museum and workshops with lo- artifacts to tours of local TV sports studios. cal collegiate athletes, attendees enjoyed a star-studded lineup of Anne Madarasz, co-director of the Western Pennsyl- guest speakers that included: vania Sports Museum, led members on tours of the two- •NFL official Jerry Bergman; floor museum, highlighting the newest additions to the mu- •WPIAL and WNBA star, Olympic Gold Medalist and seum’s collection. current women’s coach at , As part of an ongoing partnership with FSN Pittsburgh, select Sports Museum members Suzie McConnell-Serio; and were randomly chosen to tour FSN’s North Shore studios. Members learned what it takes to •Steelers Hall of Famer, Franco Harris. produce a television show from conception to completion, and were invited to be part of a live Following the success of the program, the WPIAL and Sports TV audience for Stan Savran’s Penguins pre-game show. Museum plan to make the Summit on Sportsmanship an annual Please contact Megan Kuniansky at 412-454-6436 or [email protected] for informa- event. tion on other member’s-only events at the Sports Museum. 2 | The Newsletter of the Senator John Heinz History Center History Uncorked Celebrates the City of Champions History Center Announces 2010 History Maker Awardees The Eighteenth Annual History Makers Award Dinner is scheduled for Friday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Westin Convention Center Hotel. Presented by BNY Mellon and Citizens Bank, the History Makers Award Dinner honors outstanding men and women who have made a lasting impression on Western Pennsylvania and the world. The annual black-tie event, chaired by Robert P. Kelly, chairman & CEO, BNY Mellon, and Ralph J. Papa, president & CEO, Citizens Bank, provides vital funding for the His- oin nearly 2,000 of Pittsburgh’s finest young professionals at the 12th annual History tory Center's educational programs, exhibits, and collections, Uncorked, slated for Friday, Feb. 26, from 6:30–10:30 p.m. all of which connect visitors to the important history of our This year’s “party at the museum,” themed Black & Gold Celebration, will showcase community. JPittsburgh’s rich sports history and recent championships while commemorating the fifth The honorees of the Eighteenth Annual History Makers anniversary of the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum. Award Dinner are: History Uncorked tickets are available at www.heinzhistorycenter.org for $40 prior to the event, or can be purchased for $50 at the door. For $75, party-goers can purchase a VIP Arts & Letters ticket which includes admission to History Uncorked, a VIP reception with local sports ce- Patricia Prattis Jennings, retired principal lebrities, and a one year membership to the History Center and Sports Museum. keyboardist, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Admission includes three drink tickets, unlimited soft drinks, appetizers and desserts by local vendors, live entertainment, and access to all History Center exhibits, including the Sports Museum. Business & Industry Attendees will also have the opportunity to bid on many terrific prize packages during the Jeffrey A. Romoff, president and CEO, UPMC silent auction. For more information about History Uncorked, event sponsorship, in-kind contributions, or volunteer opportunities, please contact Sara Gaal at 412-454-6324 or [email protected]. Education Jared L. Cohon, Ph.D., president, Carnegie Mellon University

History Center Hosts 1879 Dinner Government On Friday, Dec. 4, the History Center hosted its annual 1879 Founders’ Circle The Honorable Cynthia A. Baldwin, retired Dinner. The event, hosted by Mrs. James F. Compton and Mr. & Mrs. Robert Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice and partner Barensfeld, honors the History Center’s Chairman’s Circle members, Founders’ Cir- at Duane Morris cle members, and special friends, whose generosity provides vital support for our Theater Arts educational programs, exhibitions, and services. F. Murray Abraham, Academy Award-winning More than 130 guests enjoyed the evening, which featured an appearance by Presi- actor, best known for his portrayal of Antonio dent and Mrs. Abraham Lincoln and special remarks by Andy Masich, president & Salieri in "Amadeus" CEO of the History Center, on abolitionist John Brown’s connection to Lincoln and the Civil War. The exhibition, Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War and For information about event sponsorship and tickets, please Lincoln Slept Here, appeared at the History Center through Jan. 3. contact Sara Gaal at 412-454-6324 or [email protected]. The History Center extends its sincere thanks to both Bob & Jan Barensfeld and Grace Compton for their steadfast support of this event.

Irene & Bob Bozzone President Abraham Lincoln with Bob Peirce, Dinner host Grace Compton with Arthur L. Baldwin and Nancy Hansen, and Joan Peirce Andy Masich The Honorable Cynthia A. Baldwin

Dinner hosts Bob & Jan Barensfeld with History Center Board Chairman Steve Tritch, Veronica & Lou Guarino with dinner host Andy Masich Andy Masich, Linda and Bill Roemer Grace Compton and Gracie Compton

Winter 2010 makingHISTORY|3 History Center Exhibit Celebrates 100 Years of the Pittsburgh Courier

To commemorate the 100th tial weekly publication in the anniversary of one of our na- . tion's most prestigious news- In addition to the news papers, the History Center will headlines, America’s Best open a new exhibit, America’s Weekly highlights the person- Best Weekly: A Century of The alities who brought The Cou- Pittsburgh Courier. rier to life, including founder Slated to open on April 10 in Edward Nathaniel Harleston, the museum’s fourth floor Com- Robert L. Vann, and the re- munity Gallery, America’s Best porters, editors, columnists, Weekly chronicles The Courier’s and photographers that made century-long run of being the it the best weekly newspaper largest circulated African Ameri- of the century. can weekly newspaper. The exhibit will be accom- From its establishment in panied by a display of quilts, 1910, The Pittsburgh Courier handmade by Pittsburgh fi- covered news about and of in- ber artist Tina Brewer, each terest to African Americans na- focusing on a decade with tionwide. From the “ The 100th anniversary of The Pittsburgh Courier will be celebrated at the major stories and headlines History Center this spring. V” campaign of World War II from The Pittsburgh Courier. and the Civil Rights Movement, to the inte- For more information about America’s Best gration of professional baseball and President Weekly: A Century of The Pittsburgh Cou- EXHIBITIONS ’s historic election, The Courier’s rier, please visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org. timely news coverage made it the most influen-

Post-Gazette Exhibit Showcases the Iconic Photos from 2009

The Stories That Touch Our Lives: Images from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2009 captures the finest works from the pages of the P-G, from beautiful cityscapes and street scenes of our region, to two major sports championships and local and national politics. More than 25 images from the Post-Gazette’s top photojournal- ists are included in the exhibit, which marks the sixth year that the History Center and Post-Gazette have partnered to honor the top photographs of the year. The Stories That Touch Our Lives opens on Friday, Feb. 12 at the History Center and runs through the summer.

PITTSBURGH: A TRADIT I O N O F

Won't You Be My Neighbor? A pioneer in children’s television, Fred Rogers began his career as a puppeteer and on-air musician at Pittsburgh’s WQED in 1953. His work as an innovator in children’s programming will be recognized with the addition of a life-like figure inside the History Center’sPittsburgh: A Tra- dition of Innovation exhibition. Working with Family Communications, curators from the History Center have gathered film footage, photographs, and detailed informa- tion about Rogers that will be used in crafting the figure. While researching the project, curators discovered many fun facts about Mister Rogers, like his pride in maintaining his weight at 143 pounds as the numbers 1-4-3 correspond to the letters in the words “I love you.” The Mister Rogers figure will be unveiled on March 20 as part of the community-wide, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor Day” celebration. Visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org for updated information on the unveiling of the Mister Rogers figure. National Audiences Flock to Soul Soldiers Exhibit Museum Set to Reopen This Spring

Since its opening in 2008, the His- tory Center’s award-winning traveling exhibition, Soul Soldiers: African American and the Vietnam Era, has attracted an unprecedented number of visitors in five cities across the U.S. So far, nearly 250,000 visitors have experienced Soul Soldiers at the fol- lowing museums: • The DuSable Museum of African American History – Chicago • The African American Museum of Dallas • The African Ameri- Lifelike figures help to tell the story of the French & Indian War at the Fort Pitt Museum. can Museum History Center staff and volunteers continue to work toward a • The Virginia Historical Society – grand reopening of the Fort Pitt Museum this spring. Exhibitions on Richmond, Va. the first and second floors are currently being updated and improved • The Birmingham Civil Rights In- stitute - Birmingham, Ala. in anticipation of robust attendance and school group visitation. The Soul Soldiers is currently on view VIETNAM WAS THE LEAST Fort Pitt Museum showcases Western Pennsylvania’s critical role in the at the National Civil Rights Museum OF THEIR WORRIES. French & Indian War and the through hundreds in Memphis, Tenn., and is expected to of original artifacts, video presentations, and recreated settings of 18th travel to additional locations through- Relive the incredible stories, lives and heroism of soldiers who fought for freedom century life. To learn more or to inquire about volunteer opportuni- both at home and abroad. They put their personal struggles aside during the Civil out 2011. Rights Movement and put their lives on the line for America. Don’t miss Soul Soldiers: ties at the Fort Pitt Museum, please visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org To learn more about Soul Soldiers, pleaseAfrican visit Americans www.heinzhistorycenter.org and the Vietnam Era. Call 412-454-6000 or visit pghhistory.org.. or call 412-454-6000. Soul Soldiers: African Americans and the Vietnam Era is made possible through the support of The Pittsburgh Foundation, Citizen’s Bank Foundation, Maurice Falk Fund, Howard & Nell E. Miller Foundation, and Multicultural Arts Initiative. Media partners include WQED Multimedia and The New Pittsburgh Courier. is Closing…Again The boys of summer won't be back for a few more famous walk-off home run beat the New York Yankees in the seventh months, but baseball fans can still get up-close-and-per- game of the World Series. sonal with one of America’s favorite ballparks. Through Feb. 22, visitors to the Western Pennsylvania Sports Other highlights of the exhibit include: Museum can explore the Forbes Field: Celebrat- • 1910 baseball cards of and Ty Cobb ing 100 Years exhibition, commemorating the • An original uniform from the 1940s 100th anniversary of the iconic park. • Original Forbes Field signage, chairs and banners Through never-before-seen artifacts • The pitching rubber from the and photographs, baseball fans can relive some of the most memorable moments in Pitts- Fans can learn more about the history of the at burgh sports, from the legendary 1909 World the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum and check out a number of Series between the Pirates and Tigers, to the Forbes Field book titles, available for purchase in the Museum Shop. 1960 World Series, when Bill Mazeroski’s

18th Century Area Enhances Lights, Camera, Action at Meadowcroft

Meadowcroft’s Offerings Through a generous grant from the Colcom Foundation, teams from Meadowcroft and the History Center are developing The Peopling of Thanks to a grant from the Claude Worthington Ben- America, an interactive kiosk that shows the growth of American popula- edum Foundation, Meadowcroft has begun developing a tion over the past 16,000 years. new area designed to represent the 18th century frontier in Visitors to Meadowcroft will be able to explore an interactive timeline Western Pennsylvania. and map that shows major factors that affected population, as well as mul- The new section will become part of Meadowcroft’s trail tiple video presentations that provide a glimpse of what life was like for the through 16,000 years, showing how people lived on the land first Ameri- using the natural resources. cans. Plans for the new 18th century frontier include a log The Peo- cabin and other buildings typical of a frontier farm of the pling of predominantly Scotch-Irish settlers to this region. Each of America ex- the buildings and surroundings will be built with tools and hibit is slated techniques appropriate to that time period. to debut at Meadowcroft’s educational team is also developing tours Meadowcroft and curriculum focusing on the interaction between Euro- on May 1, to pean settlers and Native Americans in the upper Ohio Val- coincide with ley. the opening The addition of the new 18th century frontier area will of the sum- complement the prehistoric Indian village, which was also mer visitation created through the generous support of the Benedum season. Film crews and historical actors work to recreate life over the past 16,000 Foundation. years as part of the new Peopling of America kiosk at Meadowcroft.

Winter 2010 makingHISTORY|5 Pittsburgh's Hidden Treasures Hosted by History Center President and CEO Andy Masich and KDKA-TV news anchor Ken Rice, the 30-minute "Pittsburgh's Hidden Treasures" program high- lights collectibles and family heirlooms that nearly 2,000 members and visitors brought to the History Center for appraisals last fall. We sat down with Andy and Ken to get their thoughts on the popular program:

What has been your favorite item discovered on Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures? only worth a few dollars, but that minie ball piqued my interest in American history and eventually led me to the museum field. Ken Rice: Without question, the Pittsburgh toilet. Some viewers - all the way from New Castle, I believe - dug up and brought in an ancient commode with an engraving that read "Pittsburg." They suspected this dated it to What do you think it is about Pittsburghers that make this show so popular? the early 1900's, when Pittsburgh was sometimes still spelled without the Ken Rice: We value our history here. Our past has meaning. Many 'h.' I believe this remains the only plumbing artifact we've had appraised. Pittsburghers live in the same homes their parents and grandparents lived Andy Masich: The George Sotter painting valued at $250,000 was really in, or on the same blocks. Other cities have cut ties to their heritage. We impressive. The family discovered it on a trash heap and it ended up not only maintain ours, we embrace it. being worth more money than their house. It goes to show, one man’s Andy Masich: Pittsburghers love their city and their neighborhood. We are trash is another man’s treasure. connected to our past because so many families have lived here for generations. All of us are What's your favorite item in your own personal collection? interested in the stories behind our family histories – and of course, if we have any Ken Rice: We have an antique piano that similary says valuable items sitting in our attics. "Pittsburg." Unlike the New Castle toilet-toters, however, I have no intention of bringing it in to be appraised. I couldn't sell it, anyway - it sounds great, and my 9-year-old son is learning to play on it. Upcoming air dates for Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures on KDKA-TV include: Andy Masich: When I was 10 years old, I found a powder white minie ball in the attic of my grandfather’s Monday, Feb. 15 home in Chatauqua, NY. I was fascinated Monday, March 15 by that Civil War bullet and when no one Monday, April 12 could tell me more about it, I wrote to the Monday, May 10 Smithsonian to learn more. Armed with Monday, June 14 a sense of wonderment, I converted my bedroom into “Andy’s Civil War Museum,” Stay tuned to www.heinzhistorycenter.org or check complete with paper mache helmets, bullets and local television listings for additional information. even a mimeographed brochure. It’s probably

Go Behind-the-Story with Local Authors • Fort Pitt Foundry The History Center hosted the Seventh Annual Holiday Book • Broadway star Gene Kelly Fair this winter, featuring more than 50 authors from throughout • Legendary astronomer John Brashear the region. • The NFL’s first cheerleaders, the Pittsburgh Steelerettes If you missed it, don’t worry! Log on to the History Center’s • The “grandfather of the American Oil Industry” Samuel Kier Web site to see exclusive footage of dozens of local authors, includ- • The Steelers’ XLIII victory

Histor-e ing , Jr., Jennifer Antkowiak, Jim O’Brien, and Eleanor • Pittsburgh’s Wolverine Toy Manufacturing Co. Schano, telling their stories and memories of Pittsburgh. To watch, visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org and click Click History Center -> Interact! -> Audio. History Center -> Interact! -> Videos.

Seen At The History Center Were you spotted at the History Center? Visitors to www.heinzhistorycenter.org can now view slideshows from a variety of recent History Center events. Check to see if you or your family are featured enjoying one of our popular public programs or exhibits.

Want To Learn Pittsburgh History in 60 Seconds? Check back often as new slideshows are posted frequently. Celebrate 250 years of Pittsburgh innovations with KQV Radio’s Click History Center -> Interact! -> Slideshows. “History Minutes,” featuring History Center President & CEO Andy Masich. From August Wilson to Zambelli’s Fireworks, visitors Send Us Photos from Your Visits to the History Center to www.heinzhistorycenter.org can listen to quick Western Penn- Have a great family photo from a recent trip to the History Center sylvania history sound bites covering more than 100 topics, includ- or Sports Museum? We would love to add it to our online slideshows. ing the newest additions: Please send your favorite History Center photos to • The world’s first bagpiping major at Carnegie Mellon University [email protected]. • Former Pittsburgh Mayor David L. Lawrence

6| The Newsletter of the Senator John Heinz History Center John Albrighton Mr. Thomas Butler Mr. Matt Delsignore Ms. Lisa Fisher Mr. Joseph Guzzardi Mr. Bill Jensen Ms. Fran Kraus Ms. Jean Luoni Ms. Susan Mitchell Mr. Paul M. Pohl Ms. Jessica Semenko Mr. David Traymar Mr. John Allen Mr. Carl Campbell Ms. Ava Demarco Mr. Michael Flaherty Ms. Ina V. Haefen Mr. Jerome Johns Mr. Max Ghadah Makoshi Ms. Khadra Ms. Kristen Pontello Ms. Kathleen Shook Mr. Thomas Tupitza Ms. Betsy Austin Mr. Robert J. Casey Mr. Richard Ms. Marissa Fouser Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Ms. Sarah A. Johnson Kuniansky, Jr. Mr. Dave Marmarelli Mohammed & Mr. Ms. Anna D. Porter Mr. David Shortt Mr. & Mrs. Museum Accessions Mr. Dennis Austin Mr. William Cassell Jr. Demnovich Mr. Brian Fulton Hajdukiewicz Mr. Brandon Jones Mr. Damon Ms. Wendy Martin Kevin White Ms. Elizabeth Ms. Ann Shuman Craig Ulmer Samuel Black Mr. Lawrence Banks Mrs. Dolores Cavic Ms. Shirley Dent Ms. Rebecca Gaida Mr. Leland Hall Ms. Diane Jozwiak Kurpakus Ms. Diane Martz Ms. Stephanie Moore Pultorak Mr. Joseph Skalniak Mr. Paul Volkman Marker from the Wadsworth Stone & Paving Company, Pittsburgh, Pa. Ms. Anne Barnes Mr. & Mrs. James C. Mr. Richard N. Mr. John Gantz Mrs. Mary F. Hanna Mr. William Mr. Donald Kushner Mr. Matt Masich Ms. Cora Mosholder Ryan Regis Ms. Cheri Smith Mr. Richard Weber Vitasta Bazaz Chaplin IV Dervin Mr. Samuel N. Mr. John Harper Kagarise Jr. Mr. David LaSota Mr. Max Masich Ms. Clara Lou Moul Ms. Mary Rhoads Ms. Jennifer Stanisha Mr. Joseph & Mrs. Valerie Keenan Boukhari Ms. Cathy Bell Mr. Fred Claus Mr. Calvin Dilworth Gibson Ms. Susan Hascall Ms. Carol Kaplan Ms. Connie Lederer Ms. Ellen Mazo & Mr. Robert E. Mr. Ira Rock Mr. Sam Stojanovic Rosalyn Wein Three bowling balls from the Rogue Alley (Rowgalley) in Finleyville, Pa. Ms. Megan Berger Ms. Claudia Clemente Mr. Dan Dorgan Ms. Crystal Glover Mr. Steven Headrick Mr. David Kaup Mrs. Lynette R. Ms. Susan McCallum Wilson Mr. Thomas Rodgers Ms. Ellen Swank Mr. Thomas F. Weir Mr. Faieclice Bey Mrs. Meg Colafella Ms. Rachelle M. Mr. Bennett Ms. Joyce Henderson Yukiko Kawai Lederman Mr. & Mrs. Ms. Leslie Mr. & Mrs. Mrs. Daralynne Mr. Ronald Welker Jerry Contristano Jr. Ms. Kirsten Bilbie Ms. Teresa Conn Duffy Goldstein Ms. Marjorie Hird Mr. & Mrs. Ms. Kimberly Lee Jack McElroy Nettelmann Sydney Rollock Swartwout Mr. Terry B. Wells Ice tongs, Jerry the Ice-Man sign. Ms. Susan Bonello Ms. Ann Councill Mr. William Durkin Mr. Charles Mr. G. Daniel Brendan Kelley Ms. Jeanne S. Mr. Dennis McIntyre Ms. Nell Niren Mr. Jack Rosen Ms. Susan Sweeney Mr. Charles West Mr. Joseph Bozzo Reverend Mr. Dan Durkos Goodwin Hommel Ms. Nancy Kelly Lenhart Ms. Ellen McLean Jean Norman Ms. Beth Ms. Donna Swider Dr. David Whaley New Members New Cynthia Fox Mr. Russell D. Tracey G. Cowan Mr. Mike Evanko Mr. & Mrs. Mr. Chris Hughes Ms. Agnes Kinard Mr. Paul Lennert Mr. Christopher Ms. Kathleen Novak Rosing - Hinkle Ms. Megumi Szwarc Ms. Kari A. Wiles A pendant watch and necklace donated by a Westinghouse descendent. Brautigan Mr. Bill Daugherty Mr. Michael F. Fabus Fred C. Goodwin Ms. Ellen Hulnick Mr. Dave Klaber Ms. Deborah Lewis Mellon Mr. Nancy Park Ms. Karen Rozeck Mr. & Mrs. Mr. Dave Williams Mr. Martin Breznik Moira Davenport Mr. Brian Ferrier Mr. Joseph R. Mr. Richard Hurey Mr. Allan Knoch Mr. Richard Lipovich Ms. Mary Miccichi Mr. Alan Pawloski Mr. Keith & Mrs. James Terrell Mr. Brian Yeager Rev. James W. Garvey Ms. Nancy Bromall Mr. Daniel Davison Ms. Dorothy Fields, Gordon Ms. Margaret Ikerd Ms. Tricia Koehler Ms. Noelle Lotano Ms. Kathryn Miller Mr. Frank Persia Deborah Rust Mr. Stavros Thomas Mr. Dan Yerina Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill, 125th Anniversary glass plate. Mr. Ron Brosky Mr. Greg Delaney Ph.D. Dr. Mark Gottlieb Mr. Timothy Jancel Ms. Sandy Kopp Ms. Carol Love Ms. Valerie Miller Mr. Thomas Petro Ms. Jeanne Sadler Ms. Mary J. Ms. Rose Bryson Mr. Ralph A. Delorme Ms. Sue Figgins Mr. Dave Graver Ms. Patricia Prattis Ms. Louise Kramer Mr. Robert Lucas Ms. Deborah Ms. Mary Placeway Mr. Henry Scully Tortorelli Seth Gernot Jennings Mitchell Cycling jersey worn by donor on the PNC Legacy Trail Ride.

H.J. Heinz Company Prototype of the Heinz “Easy Squeeze” bottle, Heinz “stay clean cap Members Only bottle," and two samples of the 2009 Heinz ketchup bottle. We Want to Hear From You Thomas Kearns Celebrate local history this Pittsburgh Railways Company token, c. 1940. Attention new and longtime History Center members: do Mrs. Henry Koerner winter with a number of Drawings of Pittsburgh Pirates players and manager Danny Murtaugh you have questions about any facet of your membership? by donor. member-only events at the Phyllis and James O. Koschik (in memory of May Carrick Delbridge) From your Smithsonian membership, to where to park eyeglasses with case, comb, beaded purse, commemorative ribbon and History Center: two quilts related to the Carrick/Delbridge family. MagnaCard when you visit the History Center, we want to know what's Collection of magnetic wallpaper.

on your mind! George S. Magovern Jr. George Washington Exhibition A white doctor’s “lab coat” worn by the donor. Patrick Panasko (in memory of Raymond Panasko) Premiere Party – Feb. 18 A high water mark plaque from the 1936 flood.

We welcome your questions and comments anytime at Commission Join the History Center for a A collection of artifacts that document the history of the Pennsylvania [email protected] or by calling 412-454-6436. Turnpike. VIP preview of the new block- Joan Pettler buster exhibition, Discovering the A collection of Heinz bracelet charms. We look forward to seeing new and longtime History Cen- Jeff Plowey Real George Washington: New Views from Mount Ver- Two 20-pound ANM41 fragmentation bombs made at the Spang ter and Sports Museum members this spring. Chalfant Company. non. Members will receive a special invitation in the mail. Diane Rafle World cup jacket, shoes, shin guards, trophies and other soccer materials highlighting the career of Nicholas DiOrio. Member Survey Feedback Repasky Tuesday Teas with the Library & Archives A Pop Warner National Championship Team award for the Junior Thank you to the hundreds of members who recently re- Bantam Division. The History Center recently launched a new series of "Tues- James B. Richardson III sponded to our membership survey – your input is invalu- A large collection of spear and arrow points from the Upper Ohio Valley. day Teas," which share the Library & Archives’ vast archival Richard J. Scarton (by his wife Nancy R. Scarton) A sign from A.E. Masten & Co., a Pittsburgh brokerage firm. able to our efforts. collection with members: Ken Schwartz Westinghouse linen hat and war bonds banner. Among our findings: Donald J. Sentner March 2 at 3:00 p.m. – Collection highlights will focus on Model of MESTA machine punch press. • The most popular topics mentioned by our members Lida Stell World War II Era items, specifially the Barsky family Hat pins, various decorative pins and medals, grooming set, dress, shawl, for history programs and exhibitions included early bodice, man’s suit with derby hat, and scarf. papers. Visitors will also get a glimpse into the History Edward Theis Pittsburgh history, ethnic history, the Civil War, art and United States Steel pencil, salt and pepper shaker from 1939-40 New Center's extensive map collection. York World’s Fair. Joanne and Bernard Vavrek architectural history in Pittsburgh, and Smithsonian ex- A collection of 50 salt-glazed, stoneware crocks and jars from the Greens- hibitions. boro, Greene County and New Geneva areas. April 6 at 3:00 p.m. – Visitors will learn about items from • The most popular member benefit was free admission, the Don Lancaster collection, along with the History followed by our publications, including Smithsonian Center’s census and chronology sections. and Western Pennsylvania History magazines. • History Center members are overwhelmingly support- Please RSVP to the “Tuesday Teas” events by contacting ive of arts and culture in Pittsburgh, with nearly every Library & Archives Accessions Megan Kuniansky at 412-454-6436 or The following books have recently been added to the History Center’s respondent supportive of the History Center in addition collections. [email protected]. Admission is free for History Cen- Holiday Park United Methodist Church. Gift of Jack Piper. to other local non-profit organizations and cultural at- ter members. Ukrainians of Western Pennsylvania. Gift of Stephen Haluszaczak. tractions. This is Blaw Knox. Gift of Sharon Nagy. Keystone Driller Company. Gift of Ed .

Altoona Curve Media Guides (1999-2003). Gift of Don Lancaster and Faye Broderick. Washington, from page 1 Sebastian Mueller. Field gathered. Mad Anthony (Waynesburg College yearbook) 1956. Gift of Kay • Inspect large-scale 3-D models of Fort Necessity and French forces building forts in the Ohio Country (pres- Zabrowski. the Mount Vernon estate. ent day Western Pa.), which was claimed by the British, St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church (Homestead). Gift of Renee Falbo. Food and Fashions of 1935. Gift of Jeffrey Diehl.

• Watch eight new videos, one of which helps to un- French, and Indians. British Empire Before the Revolution (10 vol. signed). Gift of Joseph cover the latest forensic research on Washington, much The following year on July 3, 1754, he fired the first Makarewicz. Emsworth United Presbyterian Church Centennial. Gift of Todd of which took place at the . shots of the French & Indian War and was forced to Philips. Glasshouses and Glass Manufacturers of the Pittsburgh Region. Gift of In addition to the world-class artifacts, the exhibition surrender his entire command at Ft. Necessity, approxi- the National American Glass Club.

uncovers Washington’s roles as an entrepreneur, farmer, mately 30 miles south of present day Pittsburgh. Sixteen of the new accessions that have been added to the archival and businessman who adapted new technologies to grow In 1755, Washington rallied General Braddock’s de- collection from April 2009 to December 2009 are described below. Frank A. Bittner: Two photographs depicting the Pittsburgh Branch of the William J. Moxley, Inc., Company, sellers and distributors of his business, such as the grist mill and the distillery. feated army on the banks of the Monongahela and with butterine, c. 1914.

Martha Washington, who brought prestige and so- General Forbes in 1758, finally captured Ft. Duquesne Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh: Their records and photographs primarily document the organization’s broom-making phistication to George in addition to her role as political at the Point and named the settlement of Pittsburgh. process. John D. Domer, Jr.: Photographs documenting the explosion and fire advisor, is also discussed as is the deification of Washing- “Were it not for George Washington’s youthful ex- that destroyed the five-deck excursion steamer the "Island Queen" while ton and his legacy after death. periences in Western Pennsylvania during the French docked on the in September of 1947. Clifford Fair: Lew Mercur’s Harlem Casino, Pittsburgh, Pa. menu, & Indian War, the outcome of the American Revolu- c. 1940. George’s Imprint on Western Pa. Faith Fleurant: Papers and photographs of Civil War soldier Captain tion might have been very different,” Masich said. “In Anderson Faith, 1850s–1910.

George Washington became a legend – and touched Western Pennsylvania, George Washington learned to Cindy Helffrich & Becky Rodgers: John “Jack” Helffrich papers and photographs, 1950s-1990s. Jack Helffrich was the official scorer for the off the first world war – right here in Western Pennsyl- persevere even in the face of hardship and overwhelm- North Allegheny High School wrestling team. John C. and Charles W. Hollister: Jack Hollister (1901-1977) papers vania. ing odds – lessons he applied during the American and photographs, 1974-1977. The donor’s father Jack Hollister had a “It seems only appropriate to open this important ex- struggle for independence 20 years later.” 50-plus-year career in the Pittsburgh radio and newspaper business. hibition in a part of the country where George Washing- Discover the Real George Washington: New Views Anthony Kambic: Anthony Kambic photographs, 1970s-1980s. Ralph C. Lincoln: Campaign poster for Senator John Heinz, c. 1982. from Mount Vernon ton first made a name for himself as a remarkable soldier, is presented by PPG Industries, Ruth Markowitz: Records of the Jewish Association on Aging Ladies and at a very young age, became one of the most famous Inc. Exhibition co-sponsors are The Fine Foundation Auxiliary (previously Jewish Home for the Aged). R. Todd Phillips: West View Park photographs, c. 1970s, and a minute men in the colonies, if not the world,” said James C. Rees, and Katherine Mabis McKenna Foundation. Honor book for the Congregational Welsh Church in East Birmingham (South Side), Pa., c. 1868-1955.

executive director of the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Associa- Roll sponsors include The Courtney Babcock Borntrae- Michael Teach: Two ledger books, one for Kloman & Carnegie tion. “We’ve always found that people who live in the ger Foundation, Dominion Foundation, The Double Brothers, 1875-1881, and another for Carnegie Brothers, 1882-1884. H. Woodruff Turner: Booklet entitled “Recipes for washing Pittsburgh area have a special fondness for George Wash- Eagle Foundation, Edward B. Dunlap, Jr. Foundation, automatically with your Westinghouse ‘Laundromat’,” copyrighted 1948.

ington, and we’re looking forward to opening one of the and our Chairman’s Circle Members. Janis Waitkus: Advertisement for “It’s a Small World,” part of The Children’s Corner television program, by Josie Carey and Fred Rogers, largest and most dynamic exhibitions that has ever been Visitors can learn more about the exhibition, in- 1954.

mounted on a Founding Father.” cluding photo slideshows and updated event informa- Patricia Ward: Photograph depicting the interior of a Dimling Candy Shop, c. 1900. www.heinzhistorycenter.org As a 21-year old in 1753, Washington nearly drowned tion, by visiting . Peter Zama for the Zama Children: William Zama papers, 1943. The collection includes William’s contract with the for in the while on a mission to confront 1943, a 1943 schedule for the Pittsburgh-Philadelphia “” team, and related newspaper clippings.

WinterFall 2010 2009 makingHISTORY|7 makingHISTORY|7 SENATOR JOHN HEINZ HISTORY CENTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES Stephen R. Tritch, Sandy Mellon Chairman, Board of Trustees Terrence J. Murphy John F. Bitzer, Jr., Ralph J. Papa A Museum of the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees Robert N. Peirce, Jr., Esq. Ron Davenport, Sr., Jack B. Piatt Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees The Honorable John R. Pippy 1212 Smallman Street Paul O’Neill, Jr., Paul M. Pohl Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4200 Treasurer, Board of Trustees Dan D. Sandman Beverlynn Elliott, Lynne Schmidt Secretary, Board of Trustees Carol Semple Thompson Andrew E. Masich, Margaret Snavely President & CEO, Senator John Kaveri Subbarao Heinz History Center Joe William Trotter, Jr., Ph.D. H. Woodruff Turner, Esq. Arthur L. Baldwin The Honorable Mike Turzai Esther L. Barazzone, Ph. D. Auditor General Jack Wagner Susie Barbour The Honorable Don Walko David E. Barensfeld Dennis A. Watson, Esq. Nadine E. Bognar Bruce Wiegand Commissioner J. Bracken Burns, Sr. Robert Cindrich Estelle F. Comay, Esq. Emeritus Trustees & Mrs. James F. Compton Honorary Trustees The Honorable Jay Costa, Jr. Robert Barensfeld Charles J. Dougherty, Ph.D. Frank V. Cahouet The Honorable Brian L. Ellis Joseph Calihan Sigo Falk John P. Davis, Jr. The Honorable Mike Fisher Stephen W. Graffam, Esq. Timothy O. Fisher * Alvaro Garcia-Tunon Maxwell King Stan Geier William C. King Laurence Glasco, Ph.D. Robert B. Knutson* Chuck Hammel The Honorable Frank J. Lucchino Matthew G. Harbaugh David McCullough Franco Harris Martin G. McGuinn Donald J. Heberle The Honorable Tim Murphy Tod Hunt The Honorable * F. Michael Langley The Honorable * First Floor Gerald F. MacCleary NEW! Discover the Real George Washington: New Views from Mount Vernon (opens Feb. 19); John Heinz: A Andrea T. Mahone Western Pennsylvania Legacy; Kidsburgh (mezzanine); Vintage Vehicles; Pittsburgh At 250 Glen T. Meakem * Honorary Trustee Second Floor Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation; Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum makingHISTORY is the newsletter of the Senator John Heinz History Center. Associates of the History Center include the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, EXHIBITS Third Floor the Library & Archives, Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Museum of Rural Life, and Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum; Discovery Place; Prine Collection of Woodworking Planes; Fort Pitt Museum. The History Center operates legally as the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania. The History Center is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institu- Rediscovering Lewis and Clark: A Journey with the ; Outdoor Advertising tion and funded in part by the Allegheny Regional Asset District and the Pennsylva- nia Historical and Museum Commission. Fourth Floor NEW! Stories That Touch Our Lives: Images From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2009 (opens Feb. 12); Phone: 412-454-6000 | fax: 412-454-6031 | www.heinzhistorycenter.org NEW! America's Best Weekly: A Century of The Pittsburgh Courier (opens April 10); Forbes Field: A Century of CENTER Ned Schano, Director of Communications Memories (through Feb. 22); Special Collections Gallery; Glass: Shattering Notions; Heinz 57; The Darkest Month Jessica Rae Silay, Designer/Editor Mike Mackin, Communications Manager Fifth Floor Lisa Dundon, Manager of Multimedia Communications Clash of Empires: The British, French, and Indian War, 1754-1763

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Discover the Real George Washington: New Views from Mount Vernon National Accreditation Member opening - Thurs., Feb. 18 Exhibit opening - Fri., Feb. 19 This fall, the American Association of Muse- ums (AAM) awarded accreditation to the History History Uncorked: Black and Gold Celebration Center. This recognition is no small accomplish- Fri., Feb. 26 ment. 6:30 - 10:30 p.m. Of the estimated 17,500 museums in the United States, only 781 are accredited, meaning they meet VIP reception the highest standards and set the best practices in our 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. profession. It’s fitting that this honor comes during the 130th anniversary of the See page 3 for details. History Center, Pittsburgh’s oldest cultural institution. Girl Scout Night at the History Museum “The AAM’s accreditation is further proof that our work is making a positive Fri., March 26 - Sat. March 27 contribution as a model for other museums and history organizations across the 7:00 p.m.- 7:30 a.m. country,” said Andy Masich, president and CEO of the History Center. “Our board leadership and extraordinary community support combined with our staff’s dedica- Stanley Cup at the History Center tion and professionalism have made all the difference.” April 1 - 4 In addition to AAM accreditation, 2009 was a banner year for the History Cen- See page 2 for details. ter, as the museum witnessed unprecedented attendance growth. The History Cen- ter has responded to the “staycation” trend and the interests and priorities of our 18th Annual History Makers Award Dinner diverse audiences. Thanks to a strong exhibit and event schedule, robust educational Fri., April 16 programs, and strategic partnerships, 6:30 p.m. Westin Convention Center the History Center experienced a nearly See page 3 for details. 20% increase in overall attendance. Ford Bell, president of the AAM, America's Best Weekly: 100 Years of The Pittsburgh Courier called the museum’s performance “truly Exhibit Opening exceptional,” and praised the History Sat., April 10 Center’s “creative, engaging programs See page 4 for details. that make it a civic asset, in every sense of the word.” Pittsburgh's Hidden Treasures Air Dates on KDKA-TV at 7:30 p.m. Congratulations to all who have Mon., Feb. 15 helped make the History Center such Mon., March 15 a special place – a place that connects Mon., April 12 us to the past while inspiring future Mon., May 10 generations. Mon., June 14 Visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org for the latest information on upcoming events.