The Senator John Heinz History Center re-cently opened the new-and-improved Fort Pitt Museum, located in downtown Pitts-

burgh’s historic Point State Park. The Fort Pitt Museum is a two-floor, 12,000-square-

foot museum that tells the story of Western Pennsyl-vania’s pivotal role during the French & Indian War, the American Revolution, and as the birthplace of Pittsburgh. The strategic location of the fort – at the Forks of the Ohio River – helped to shape the course of American and world history.

“First opened in 1969 in a reconstructed bastion, the expanded Fort Pitt Museum provides visitors with a rich understanding of the world-changing events that occurred right here in Western Pennsylvania,” said Andy Masich, president and CEO of the His-tory Center. “The addition of the Fort Pitt Museum adds to the History Center’s museum system and helps to further reinforce our mission to present American history with a Western Pennsylvania connection.”

The History Center’s museum system also includes Meadowcroft Rockshelter and His-toric Village, the oldest site of human habitation in North America locat-ed in Avella, Pa.; and the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, a two-floor museum-within-a-museum at the History Center.

Through an array of exhi-bitions and public programs, the Fort Pitt Museum address-es the important role our re-gion played in the develop-ment of the United States.

Staff from the History Center and Fort Pitt Museum have been updating and sup-plementing the exhibits to provide enhanced interpreta-

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History Center Opens Fort Pitt Museumtion of the French & Indian War and American Revo-lution eras. In the fall of 2009, the History Center assumed management of the Fort Pitt Museum from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC), who operated the museum since its incep-tion in 1969.

Visitors to the Fort Pitt Museum can experience Western Pennsylvania’s early history through a variety of interactive stations, life-like figures, and recently added artifacts, including:

• Life-like figures of several 18th century charac-ters, including a new figure of Tamaqua (known to the British as King Beaver), a Delaware In-dian diplomat who suggested the English build a fort at the Forks of the Ohio;• Updated interpretation of three recreated rooms that detail life inside the Fort from the 1750s, including a fur trader’s cabin, a casemate storage room for munitions, and a British sol-diers’ barrack;

• An enhanced object theatre with life-like figures representing the three-sided struggle

for control of the Forks of the Ohio – a French fur trader, a British surveyor, and an American Indian family – along with a 10-minute introductory video;

• A number of 18th century artifacts, in-cluding a recently acquired American Indian powderhorn featuring an underwater pan-ther – an ancient symbol of power – com-

mon to many tribes of the eastern half of the United States;• Items from Gen. Braddock’s expedition, such as musket balls and rifle locks, along with Gen. Lafayette’s 1758 six-pounder cannon marked “La Embushcade” (“The Ambusher”);• A newly displayed pewter writing desk in-scribed with “Fort Pitt Province Store 1761”

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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.

Fans Flock to see Lord Stanley’s Cup

In celebration of Women’s History Month this March, the History Center honored local boxer Tika Hemingway’s world-class achievements with the unveiling of a special display at the entrance to the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum. Hemingway is the USA Boxing light heavyweight champion and is currently ranked #1 in the United States and #2 in the world in her weight class. As part of the festivities, Hemingway (in red) posed with the seventh grade class from Pittsburgh’s Ellis School.

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 exhibit, the Sports Museum will unveil a new life-like figure of Bill Mazeroski hitting his legendary homerun.

When the exhibit closes in January 2011, the Maz figure will become a permanent part of the Sports Museum.

For more information about the exhibit and related events, please visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org.

Beat ‘Em Bucs – The Story of the 1960 Pittsburgh Pirates

One of the people key to the success of the 1960 Pirates is native son Dick Groat. Born in Wilkinsburg, he built a reputation as a two-sport star in the 1950s while attending Duke University. There, he put together stellar numbers on the basketball court and the baseball dia-mond. Twice named an All-American in baseball, he was named the 1951 College Player of the Year in basketball and became the first Duke player to have his number, 10, retired.

After college, Groat played in 1952 for the Pitts-burgh Pirates, where he hit .284 his rookie year, and for the Fort Wayne Pistons of the NBL, averaging almost 12 points a game. He spent two years in the U.S. Army, then concentrated on baseball, playing for the Pirates through 1962. Along with teammates Roberto Clemente and Bill Mazeroski, Groat formed the nucleus that led the

Pirates from the cellar to success, winning a World Series championship in 1960 with Groat named the National League MVP. Along the way, Groat posted his first .300 plus season, hitting .315 in 1957. In ’59, he was named to the All Star team, the first of five appearances. Traded in 1962, Groat led the league in doubles and hit .319 for St. Louis the following season.

He retired from baseball after the 1967 season, but maintained his association with sports, running a golf course and taking to the airwaves as play-by-play an-nouncer for the University of Pittsburgh basketball team. Native son and Bucco leader, Groat became one of the few to master sport across seasons. His jersey from 1960 will be featured in the Beat 'Em Bucs - The Story of the 1960

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On Feb. 18, donors and friends of the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, led byJim Rees, executive director of Mount Vernon, gathered for a private dinner hosted by History Center Board Trustee Nadine Bognar in the Library & Archives to celebrate the world premiere of the exhibition, Discover the Real George Washington: New Views from Mount Vernon. Bonnie Walker planned the elegant event which paid homage to George and Martha’s style with beautiful table dressings, a warm, candlelit décor and a meal fit for the "Father of our Country."

Discover the Real George Washington is generously underwritten by the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation and sponsored in Pittsburgh by PPG Industries, Inc.

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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-pacted Western Pennsylvania and the world.

Mr. Kelly emceed the event along with History Center Presi-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. Romoff, President and CEO, UPMC, for Business & Industry.

This year’s dinner was among the most successful to date, gen-erating vital support for the History Center’s educational programs and services.

History Center Honors Five History Makers

The History Center’s Seventh Annual Celebrity Golf Tour-nament is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 13, 2010 at the historic Allegheny Country Club. The tournament, presented by BNY Mellon, pairs golfers with sports celebrities for a fun day out on the links that benefits the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum.

The Celebrity Golf Tournament is chaired by Arnold Palmer, Steve Blass, Jerry MacCleary, Carol Semple Thompson, and Mike Wagner.

For more information, please contact Sara Gaal, development events manager, at 412-454-6324 or sagaal@heinzhistorycenter.org.

Register by June 30, 2010 for an early bird discount.

Celebrity Golf Tournament Set to Tee Off

Help your company receive valuable tax credits, while helping to support the History Center’s education programs at the same time. By giving through the Educational Im-provement Tax Credit Program (EITC), eligible businesses are awarded significant tax credits for their philanthropic efforts. For more details, contact Cara Lindberg at 412-454-6325 or calindberg@heinzhistorycenter.org.

Support the History Center While Earning Tax Credits

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, Jenny Wagner, Tamara Marker, Lucinda Young, Aimee St. Clair, Kelcy St. Clair, and Carly Baird

Allie Kimball, Andy Kimball, Val Williams, John Williams, Ashley Lemmon, and Justin Gottwald

Albert J. Neupaver, of Wabtec Corp., and Stephen R. Tritch, Westinghouse Electric Company

Robert Cindrich, Esq., Robert P. Kelly, The Honorable Cynthia A. Baldwin, F. Murray Abraham, Patricia Prattis Jennings, Jeffrey A. Romoff, Dr. Jared L. Cohon, and Andy Masich

Robert Cindrich, Esq., of UPMC, and The Honorable Cynthia A. Baldwin, 2010 History Maker

Richard P. Simmons, Andy Masich, and Frank V. Cahouet Steven Elliott, Beverlynn Elliott, and F. Murray Abraham, 2010 History Maker

Last year's winning foursome, Dick's Sporting Goods with celebrity golfer and former Steeler Louis Lipps.

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Peter and Jonathan Salk recently visited the History Center’s Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation exhibition to see the display of their late father, Dr. Jonas Salk. Peter and Jonathan, both doctors from California, visited Pittsburgh to see the world premiere of “The Shot Felt Round the World,” a documentary that aired in conjunction with the 55th anniversary of Dr. Jonas Salk's team's successful development of the Salk polio vaccination.

Joanne Rogers recently joined History Center President and CEO Andy Masich to help unveil a new life-like figure of Fred Rogers inside the Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation exhibition. The unveiling was part of the annual “Won’t You Be My Neighbor Day” celebration to commemorate Mister Rogers’ birthday.

Get up-close-and-personal with our nation’s first president in the new ex-hibition, Discover the Real George Washington: New Views from Mount Vernon, on view at the History Center through July 18.

Visitors can enjoy highlights from Mount Vernon’s world-class collection and experience the personal side of George Washington.

A rich assortment of objects – including life-like figures of Washington, architectural models, decorative and fine art items, maps, manuscripts, and paintings – bring "The Father of Our Country" to life.

Highlights of Discover the Real George Washington in-clude:

• An original set of Washington’s dentures, made of ivory, human teeth, and animal teeth.• Several original works of art, including Gilbert Stu-art’s classic Washington portrait. • Five rare books from Washington’s personal li-brary, complete with his signature of ownership,

that cover such topics as farming, botanical plants, and gristmills, along with the Wash-

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Get up-close-and-personal with an original set of Washington’s dentures, made of ivory, human teeth, and animal teeth.

• S u r v e y i n g equipment, in-cluding a com-pass used by Wash ington , along with 18th century firearms such as a 1720s cannon from Fort Ticonderoga.• Three full-size, life-like figures of Washington based on the latest forensic research showing him:

-As a teenaged, red-haired surveyor from Virginia just prior to the French & Indian War;-As a Revolutionary War hero atop his horse named Blueskin in a snow-covered forest at Valley Forge; and -During his official Presidential inauguration ceremony at Federal Hall in New York City, which also includes life-like figures of Robert L. Livingston and Samuel Otis.

• Decorative arts from the Washington family, including china and wine glasses along with a set of pewter plates.

Don't miss your chance to see George at the History Center. For exhibi-tion information, including photo slideshows and videos, please visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org.

Vatican to Visit History CenterOne of the largest Vatican collections to ever tour

North America is coming to the History Center this fall.

On Oct. 2, Vatican Splendors: A Journey through Faith and Art, a 10,000 square-foot exhibition pre-senting 2,000 years of art, history, and culture, will open at the History Center – one of only three venues in North America to host the extraordinary exhibi-tion.

Presented by Federated Investors, Inc. and UPMC, Vatican Splendors features nearly 200 unique items from the Vatican – some that have never left Rome – including:

• Original artworks by Michelangelo and Bernini;• A reliquary containing the remains of Saint Peter and Saint Paul;• Original 13th century frescoes; and • A bronze Cast of the Hand of Pope John Paul II, which visitors are encouraged to touch during their visit.

The History Center is also working closely with Bishop David Zubik and the Diocese of Pittsburgh and others to exhibit rarely seen regional artifacts and historical documents.

Tickets for Vatican Splendors will be made avail-able through Ticketmaster, online, or on site at the History Center later this summer. The History Center is currently accepting group tour reservations.

For more information, please call 412-454-6370 and stay tuned to www.heinzhistorycenter.org.

Thousands Join History Center’s Social Networking Sites

Since the launch of the History Center’s social networking sites last spring, thousands of fans from around the world have joined our Face-book, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, and Blogger pages.

In fact, the History Center’s Facebook page has already attracted more than 1,100 fans while the Twitter page has nearly 2,500 followers.

The History Center is constantly updating its social networking pages with slideshows of the latest History Center events and exhibition open-ings, links to the latest videos and articles from local media partners, spe-cial event invitations, membership promotions, and fun gift-giving ideas.

The History Center’s social networking pages allow visitors to get the inside scoop on upcoming exhibits and events before the general public, while creating a community of history fans eager to share personal stories about their connection to Western Pennsylvania history.

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Did you uncover a family heirloom or discover a potentially valuable item while spring cleaning your attic or garage?

Then mark your calendar for Sunday, Aug. 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the History Center’s third annual “Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures, An Antiques Appraisal Show” event.

Visitors to the popular event are encouraged to bring their prized posses-sions to the History Center and meet with professional appraisers as KDKA-TV cameras roam the museum. The most unique items will be featured as part of special 30-minute programs on KDKA later this year hosted by KDKA's Ken Rice and History Center President and CEO Andy Masich.

Appraisers from a variety of disciplines will assess the historic significance of your items and provide a verbal assessment of potential monetary value.

Third Annual Hidden Treasures Appraisal Event Set For Aug. 29Among the areas of expertise discussed by appraisers:

• Civil War, World War I, and World War II items• Political and presidential memorabilia• Books and documents• Antique coins and jewelry• Household items (glass, China, silver, vases, etc.)• Classic toys• Textiles (wedding dresses, quilts, etc.)• Fine arts• Furniture• Historic photographs

Whether your item has great monetary or sentimental value, Smith-sonian and History Center curators will provide suggestions and tech-niques related to the care, upkeep, organization, and storage of your prized possessions.

Last year, nearly 2,000 visitors flocked to the History Center for “Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures,” which provided enough content for nine televised shows on KDKA.

The “Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures” event is free for members and is included in the regular History Center admission price for non-mem-bers: $10.00 for adults, $9.00 for seniors, $5.00 for children ages 4-17 and students with valid ID, and free for children under age three.

Special Members-Only Access History Center members are invited to visit the History Center begin-

ning at 9:00 a.m. on Aug. 29, one hour before the museum opens to the public, to attend a “members only” appraisal session.

Throughout the day, History Center members will also have access to a fast-track line that will expedite their opportunity to meet with ap-praisers.

For more information about becoming a History Center member, please contact Megan Kuniansky at 412-454-6436 or membership@heinzhistorycenter.org. Representatives from the History Center’s membership department will also be on-hand at the event.

Stay tuned to www.heinzhistorycenter.org for additional informa-tion and a detailed list of appraisers scheduled to attend.

Come join the fun!History Center social networking sites:www.facebook.com/senatorjohnheinzhistorycenterwww.twitter.com/historycenterwww.flickr.com/heinz_history_centerwww.youtube.com/heinzhistorycenterwww.senatorjohnheinzhistorycenter.blogspot.com

New And Improved Fort Pitt Museum Joins History Center Website

The History Center recently launched a new section on the www.heinzhistorycenter.org website dedicated to the Fort Pitt Museum, which includes:

• Details on how to plan your trip to Fort Pitt Museum, including a downloadable parking guide, directions, and admission prices;• Museum highlights, including photo galleries of must-see artifacts and life-like figures;• Information on scheduling educational field trips; and• Facility rental details to plan your next business lun-cheon, family reunion, or wedding reception in the mu-seum’s unique downtown location.

Throughout the year, the History Center will continue to add content to the new Fort Pitt Museum web pages, including a vir-tual exhibition tour, historical video and audio files, and much more.

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On the heels of last year’s successful 40th anniversary, Meadowcroft Rock-shelter and Historic Village kicked off its 2010 summer season with improve-ments and additions to enhance the visitor experience.

Upon arriving at Meadowcroft, visitors will notice a new-and-improved Visitors Center with a new admissions area and museum shop, along with new public restrooms, courtesy of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Wash-ington County Local Share Account, and various private funders.

The updated Visitors Center also features a new, interactive kiosk that tells the story of the peopling of America – from the small bands of prehistoric people 16,000 years ago to the 300 million people of 21st century America. An interactive timeline provides images and information about key discoveries and innovations, while brief videos illustrate some of the major population-affecting events in America.

Visitors to the Rockshelter, a National Historic Landmark, will now enjoy a new audio-visual experience to learn about the oldest site of human habitation in North America. An introductory video - airing on two large, mounted moni-tors inside the Rockshelter - will coordinate with the lighting system to better provide information about specific areas inside the excavation. The video also features footage from the original excavation in the 1970s and interviews with the site’s principal archaeologist, Dr. James Adovasio.

Just an hour’s drive from Pittsburgh, Meadowcroft is the ideal trip for fami-lies to experience the outdoors and step back in time to enjoy 16,000 years of history in one day.

Rock Out at Meadowcroft This Summer

To help kick off the summer season, the site has officially changed its name to Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village. The site was for-merly known as Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Museum of Rural Life, but after a series of visitor surveys, the new name was determined to better reflect all of Meadowcroft’s offerings, including the 16,000 year-old Rockshelter, 19th century rural village, and 16th century Indian village.

Meadowcroft: New Name, Same Great Place

19th Century Independence DaySun., July 4 – 12 to 5 p.m. Experience old-world American traditions and celebrate Independence Day in classic 19th century style. Enjoy open hearth cooking demonstrations, take your turn at a pie-eating contest, and play old-fashioned summer games like “graces” or “cup and ball.”

Insider Tours of the RockshelterSat., Sept. 11•Sat., Oct. 9 •Sat., Nov. 13Experience the oldest and deepest parts of Meadowcroft Rockshelter with lead archaeologist James Adovasio, Ph.D. Dr. Adovasio will share his experiences and explain what life was like for our region's earliest inhabitants more than 16,000 years ago. Advanced registration is required. To register, or for more information, please call 724-587-3412.

39th Annual Washington & Greene Counties Covered Bridge FestivalSat., Sept. 18 – 12 to 5 p.m. • Sun., Sept. 19 – 1 to 5 p.m. Meadowcroft’s Pine Bank Bridge, the oldest surviving covered bridge in the region, is featured as part of this signature, two-county event. Stroll across the 1871 bridge to enter Meadowcroft’s recreated 19th century village, complete with a one-room school, log houses, and a working blacksmith shop.

Native Heritage WeekendSat. Sept. 25 • Sun., Sept. 26 Celebrate Western Pennsylvania’s rich Native American heritage at Meadow-croft. Visitors exploring Meadowcroft’s recreated Monongahela Indian Village will encounter native artisans dressed like their 16th century ancestors. Ex-plore the interior of a wigwam, inspect carefully recreated prehistoric artifacts, learn about Native American agriculture, and try the atlatl, an ancient spear thrower.

Meadowcroft Events

For more information on these events, please visit the Meadowcroft tab at www.heinzhistorycenter.org or call 724-587-3412.

Andy Masich Recognized with Keystone Society InductionGovernor Ed Rendell recently honored History Center President

& CEO Andy Masich for his induction into the Keystone Society of Tourism. Masich was recognized with the prestigious leadership award, the highest honor Pennsylvania can confer to a leader in the tourism industry, presented to an individual “whose career exemplifies inspira-tion, ceaseless innovation, entrepreneurial vision, and remarkable en-terprise.” Tourism is the second largest industry in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Masich was nominated by Neighbors in the Strip for his involve-ment in a variety of high-profile programs, including the Pittsburgh 250 celebration, the G-20 Summit, and his representation of Pitts-burgh as part of an international delegation to its sister city in Wuhan, China. Masich and the History Center have also collaborated with VisitPittsburgh, the Allegheny Conference on Community Develop-ment, and the Pa. Department of Community and Economic De-velopment on a wide variety of projects that have generated positive impact for statewide, national, and international tourism.

Mickey Rowley, Commonwealth Deputy Secretary for Tourism, Andy Masich,Rep. Thaddeus Kirkland, Chairman, Tourism & Recreational Development Committee, Pa. House of Representatives

National History Day Pittsburgh Inspires Local Students

Museum Accessions

Library & Archives AccessionsThe following books have recently been added to the History Center’s collections:

Homesteader, 1956, 62 (Yearbook). Gift of Mark Fallon.

Dedication of the United States Court House and Post Office, 1934. Gift of Margaret Rychik.

One hundred and sixty books on the Civil War. Gift of William R. Hawkins.

One hundred and fifty books on sports and railroads. Gift of Don Lancaster and Faye Bradwick.

St. Michael the Archangel Orthodox Church. Gift of the Church.

First Methodist Church of Braddock, 50th, 75th and 100th anniversary books. Gift of Edith McElfish.

Sixty books on glass. Gift of Don and Ellen Roberts.

Ghost Trails v. 3-6. Gift of William Cole.

Oliver Hazard Perry and the Battle of Lake Erie. Gift Patricia Leipert.

St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church 75th Anniversary. Gift of R. Todd Phillips.

Eighteen of the new accessions that have been added to the archival collection from April 2009 to December 2009 are described below.

Martha L. Berg for the Berg Family: Photograph album depicting various aspects of the Jones & Laughlin (J&L) Aliquippa Works, c. 1917.

Ruth Byrd-Smith: James Walter Carter, Sr., and family papers and photographs, 1900 - 1990.

Concordia Club: Their records and photographs.

Richard A. Drum: Photographs documenting the Roy S. Morton and City Deposit Bank basketball teams and “See America First” campaign, c. 1920s.

Ronald G. Fuchs: Fuchs family papers and photographs.

Bill Gallagher: Bill Gallagher papers and photographs, 1915-1992. The collection documents Gallagher’s Pharmacy in Duquesne, Pa. and other aspects of that city’s history.

Lloyd E. Gluck: His papers and photographs, 1942-1946, which document his military service during WWII.

Dan Graham: John Gray papers and photographs. Gray, from the North Side, served in the Navy during WWII.

Hadassah Greater Pittsburgh Chapter: Their records, 1940s-2010.

The Historical Society of Mount Lebanon: Photograph depicting Stewart’s Station (railroad station) in Trafford, Westmoreland County, PA, c. 1890.

Frank Jansen: D. L. Clark Company records and photographs, 1923-1992.

Edwin A. Kittel: A full script for the television version of the “The Piano Lesson” by August Wilson, 1994.

Connie Kocis: Photographs of the Shippingport Atomic Power Station, c. 1960s.

Sally McGinnis Jones Rodgers, Charlotte Dressler, and Jane Ellenberger: Edward A. & Erma A. McGinnis papers and photographs, 1909-1932, which primarily documents their beauty salon business named McGinnis’.

Richard Mitchell: Papers and photographs, 1933-1969, which documents his football playing days at Ramsay High School in Mt. Pleasant, Pa. and high school football officiating career.

Port Authority of Allegheny County: Twelve monthly bus passes from 1992-1995, including two celebrating the Penguins Stanley Cup Championship victories and one issued in conjunction with the 1994 U.S. Open.

St. Edmund’s Academy: United States Steel educational film for school-aged children entitled “Jonah and the Highway,” dated 1956.

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Richard BarclayMetal cake box c. 1950

Les Becker1911 T205 Owen Wilson Pittsburgh Pirates tobacco baseball trading card

Eileen Berman and Madeline MillerCharles Linford landscape painting, collection of stoneware jars

William G. BissellA Pittsburgh Railways token from the 1920s

Braddock Carnegie Arts Program & Pure Water for AllCeramic water filter and receptacle made at the Braddock Carnegie Art’s Program

Craig BritcherCollection of Pittsburgh Pirates baseball trading cards

Andrea BullockWorld War II Etiquette Medal awarded to Morris B. Gaddie

Gary CarrollWolverine Toy Company baseball game named after famous Wolverine toy “Sandy Andy”

Judy ColferCanvas briefcase, shoes, and Guardian Angel pin, worn by Judy Colfer on September 11, 2001

Liz CutoneZoar Home (for mothers, babies and convalescents) pin

Greg Ficery Collection of Pittsburgh Pirates baseball cards

Edward FooteTwo buttons, “Luv Ya Black & Gold” and “Steelers-Super Bowl Champs-IX< X< XIII< XIV”

William J. GeyerItems from Christopher Schroll, who served in WWI. They include a bag, razor, gas mask and bag, helmet, two DVA pins and a pipe most likely found or purchased in France.

Carol GrubbWWII uniform complete with ribbons, batches, buttons, pins, garrison cap, necktie, shirt, jacket, canteen, and footlocker belonging to Fred A. Lepant

Jane HarvarthShawl worn by Maria Koblik (Belanicova) when she immigrated, WWI ditty bag from donor’s uncle Aloysius C. Cusic

Peggy LeadinghamJ.C. Swearingen ink bottle

George LostettorAll-American Aviation model made by the donor

Joseph MalineQuality Control Calibration Lab sign from Westinghouse Electric.

JoAnn Walters ManiquisA Westinghouse employee ID badge worn by Anthony Sharp Walters, Sr

Andy MasichItems collected by donor at Super Bowl XLIII, including an ID badge, com-memorative coin and seat cushion

Walter MastropaoloHand-blown Westinghouse and Edison light bulbs

Richard McMaughan for City of Pittsburgh-Bureau of Emergency Medical ServicesCollection of Civilian Defense Emergency Medical Supplies from a Civilian Defense Mobile Hospital in Pittsburgh

Walter PattonHeinz ketchup bottle from Uganda; United States Steel, Duquesne Works patch

Pam SimmonsT-shirt and socks of Derby Demons traveling team The Steel Hurtin’ and helmet, knee-pads and skates belonging to “Busty Brawler”

Max Starks Pair of sneakers worn by Steeler Max Starks, 2005

Patricia TannerSteelerette uniform worn by Patricia Tanner from 1965-1968

Thomas Jefferson High School2008 game-worn helmet, 2008 PIAA game-used, team signed football, and a 2007 state championship ring

William Winters, James CarusoGreg Hopkins Los Angeles Avengers bobble head doll

The History Center is a proud affiliate of the Smitso-nian Institution, with all members receiving unlimited admission to all Smithsonian Museums, the History Center, Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, Mead-owcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, and the Fort Pitt Museum. Members also receive a one-year subscrip-tion to Smithsonian and Western Pennsylvania History magazines, as well as invitations to members-only events, discounts in our museum shop, and more.

Stanley Cup UpdateThanks to passionate Penguins fans, the History Center experienced an historic surge of new members during the Stanley Cup’s four-day stay in April.

More than 1,200 new members joined the ranks of his-tory and enjoyed fast-track line privileges throughout the record-setting weekend.

Now with more than 5,000 members, the History Cen-ter looks forward to offering its new and current mem-bers one-of-a-kind benefits throughout the summer, in-cluding the following exclusive events:

4 Museums. 2 Magazines. 2 Memberships.

that belonged to Josiah Daven-port, Ben Franklin’s nephew and a local fur trader authorized to receive American Indian captives returned to Fort Pitt at the end of the French & Indian War; and• The recently conserved 16-foot diorama showing Pittsburgh and Fort Pitt in 1765 that has been restored to its original grandeur.

The Fort Pitt Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Regular admis-sion is: $5 for adults, $4 for seniors over 62, $3 for students with ID and children ages 4-17, and free for children under 3. History Center members also receive free admission.

For more information, including slideshows, artifact highlights, and much more, please visit the Fort Pitt Museum section of the History Center’s website at www.heinzhistorycenter.org.

Behind the Scenes at FSN PittsburghIn connection with the opening of the Beat 'Em Bucs exhibit (see page 2 for details), 10 lucky History Center members will be chosen at random for a special behind-the-scenes tour of FSN Pittsburgh's North Shore studios this August. Selected members will be contacted later this summer.

Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures Antiques Appraisal Event – On Sun., Aug. 29, History Center members are invited to the annual "Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures" antiques appraisal event in partnership with KDKA-TV. Bring your family heir-looms and collectibles for professional appraisal and beat the lines in the Members-Only fast-track line. This event is free to members. (See page 5 for details.)

Tuesday Teas – The History Center’s Library & Archives is pleased to welcome members to an ongoing series of in-sider discussions related to our collection.

This summer’s lineup of Tuesday Teas includes: • Tues., July 6 – Western Pennsylvania Jewish Cemetery Project & Pittsburgh Jewish Newspaper Website• Tues., Aug. 3 – First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh through the records

Tuesday Teas take place from 3-4:00 p.m. and are free to History Center members.

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History came alive for more than 400 students who packed the History Center during this spring’s annual National His-tory Day Pittsburgh competition presented by Bayer MaterialScience LLP.

The students, ranging from sixth through 12th grades, prepared historical projects re-lated to the theme of “Innovation in His-tory: Impact and Change.” First, second, and third place winners at the regional level advanced to the state competition.

This year, King Family Awards for Ex-cellence in History provided cash prizes for first, second, and third place winners and their teachers in the Historical Papers cat-egory and to all first place winners and their teachers in the Junior and Senior divisions.

The Western Pennsylvania Council for the Social Studies presented the Albert Goldsmith Awards for “Best Local History Exhibit” to first place winners in the Junior and Senior division exhibits categories.

Congratulations to all participants, teachers, and families!

The History Center was proud to present Carol Cochenour of New Castle with this official framed Stanley Cup on Ice Celebration Photo, compliments of the Penguins. Individuals who joined the History Center in the weeks leading up to the Stanley Cup weekend were eligible for this special prize. Congratulations Carol! We look forward to crowning more winning members during future promotions.

Jerry MacCleary of Bayer Material Science LLP with the first place senior group performances winners Michael Connelly, David Fioravanti, Joseph Staniszewski, and Conor Lynch of St. Joseph High School in Natrona Heights.

For more information on any of these programs, or to register, please contact Megan Kuniansky at 412-454-6436 or membership@heinzhistorycenter.org.

Sponsored by Bayer Material Science LLP

Several contributor-level History Center members joined host FSN – as well as Andy Masich, Steve Blass, and Ellis Cannon – in the FSN Suite at PNC Park. Part of the History Center’s membership mission is to provide behind-the-scenes access to the best people and places in Pittsburgh sports.

Andy Masich Recognized with Keystone Society Induction

Civili-TeasSun., June 271:30 to 4 p.m.

As part of the History Center’s newest exhibition, Discover the Real George Washington: New Views from Mount Vernon, visitors are invited to savor tea and refreshments during an event that highlights Washington’s book, “Rules of Civility.” Visitors will receive a free copy of the book, and enjoy a chance to try English country dancing. Registration is required. To register, or for more information, please contact 412-454-6373 or EducationPrograms@heinzhistorycenter.org.

Marching Through History Sun., July 410 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Celebrate Independence Day in 18th century-style at the History Center. Visitors can join in military marches throughout the museum, while live bands perform period music. Participants will learn about the history of the American flag, and enjoy hands-on activities with a special military review by the first Commander-in-Chief himself, George Washington.

For more information, please contact 412-454-6373 or EducationPrograms@heinzhistorycenter.org.

Third Annual “Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures, An Antiques Appraisal Show” EventSunday, Aug. 2910 a.m. - 4 p.m.

More than 30 professional appraisers will be on hand to provide a verbal assessment of your items' potential monetary value. Experts from the History Center and Smithsonian Institution will also be on-site to provide visitors with the best ways to preserve their family heirlooms. (See page 5 for details.)

A Museum of the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania

1212 Smallman StreetPittsburgh, PA 15222-4200

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First FloorNEW! Discover the Real George Washington: New Views from Mount Vernon (through July 18); John Heinz: A Western Pennsylvania Legacy; Kidsburgh (mezzanine); Vintage Vehicles; Pittsburgh At 250

Second FloorPittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation; Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum

Third FloorWestern Pennsylvania Sports Museum; Discovery Place; Prine Collection of Woodworking Planes; Rediscovering Lewis and Clark: A Journey with the Rooney Family; Outdoor Advertising

Fourth FloorNEW! The Stories That Touch Our Lives: Images From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2009; NEW! It Happened: The Courier was There - A Fiber Art Retrospective by Tina Williams Brewer (closes Sept.); NEW! Beat 'Em Bucs - The Story of the 1960 Pittsburgh Pirates (opens this summer); Special Collections Gallery; Glass: Shattering Notions; Heinz 57; The Darkest Month (closes June 30)

Fifth FloorClash of Empires: The British, French, and Indian War, 1754-1763

Sixth FloorWrought Metal Treasures from the Blum Collection

SENATOR JOHN HEINZ HISTORY CENTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Stephen R. Tritch, Chairman, Board of Trustees

John F. Bitzer, Jr., Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees

Ron Davenport, Sr., Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees

Paul O’Neill, Jr., Treasurer, Board of Trustees

Beverlynn Elliott, Secretary, Board of Trustees

Andrew E. Masich, President & CEO, Senator John Heinz History Center

Arthur L. BaldwinEsther L. Barazzone, Ph. D.Susie BarbourDavid E. BarensfeldNadine E. BognarCommissioner J. Bracken Burns, Sr.Robert CindrichEstelle F. Comay, Esq.Mrs. James F. ComptonThe Honorable Jay Costa, Jr.Charles J. Dougherty, Ph.D.The Honorable Brian L. EllisSigo FalkThe Honorable Mike Fisher Timothy O. FisherAlvaro Garcia-TunonStan GeierLaurence Glasco, Ph.D.Chuck HammelMatthew G. HarbaughFranco HarrisDonald J. HeberleTod HuntF. Michael LangleyGerald F. MacClearyAndrea T. MahoneGlen T. Meakem

Sandy MellonTerrence J. MurphyRalph J. PapaRobert N. Peirce, Jr., Esq.Jack B. PiattThe Honorable John R. PippyPaul M. PohlDan D. SandmanKenneth G. SawyerLynne SchmidtCarol Semple ThompsonMargaret SnavelyKaveri SubbaraoJoe William Trotter, Jr., Ph.D.H. Woodruff Turner, Esq.The Honorable Mike TurzaiAuditor General Jack WagnerThe Honorable Don WalkoDennis A. Watson, Esq.Bruce Wiegand

Emeritus Trustees & Honorary Trustees Robert BarensfeldFrank V. CahouetJoseph CalihanJohn P. Davis, Jr.Stephen W. Graffam, Esq. Teresa Heinz*Maxwell KingWilliam C. King Robert B. Knutson*The Honorable Frank J. Lucchino David McCullough Martin G. McGuinnThe Honorable Tim MurphyThe Honorable Dan Onorato*The Honorable Luke Ravenstahl*Ambassador Dan Rooney

* Honorary Trustee

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

Phone: 412-454-6000 | fax: 412-454-6031 | www.heinzhistorycenter.org

Ned Schano, Director of CommunicationsJessica Rae Silay, Designer/EditorMike Mackin, Communications ManagerLisa Dundon, Manager of Multimedia Communications

Publication of makingHISTORY is underwritten in part by the James O’Hara Denny III Memorial Fund.

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Visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org for the latest information on upcoming events.

Make your contribution to history by becoming a volunteer at theHistory Center, Fort Pitt Museum, or the Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village in Avella, Pa.

Volunteers are needed to:• Serve as greeters and tour guides for adult and school groups, as well as special events• Provide customer service as ticket takers and information guides at the Admissions Desk and as retail assistance in the Museum Shop• Assist with seasonal indoor and outdoor activities at Meadowcroft and Fort Pitt Museum• Catalog and research objects in our museum collections• Research and organize photographs and papers in the Library & Archives • Provide library reference assistance• Help with clerical and other office activities

The History Center offers many benefits to volunteers including discounts on mem-bership and in the museum shop, seasonal gatherings, and free parking while volunteering.

To apply to become a History Center volunteer, visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org to fill out an online applica-tion.

For more information, please contact volunteer program director Sandra Baker at 412-454-6412 orslbaker@heinzhistorycenter.org.

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