Discover Ben Franklin – Founding Father, statesman, inventor, and humorist – as part

of the Senator John Heinz History Center’s new-est exhibition, Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World, presented by the Katherine Mabis McKenna Foundation, MSA, and UPMC Health Plan.

The 8,000 square-foot exhibition, which opens on April 16 and runs through July 31, immerses visitors in Franklin’s world and provides new in-sights on many previously unknown aspects of his amazing life.

“Ben Franklin’s experiments with electricity are well-known, but most visitors will be amazed by the totality of his accomplishments, ranging from his work as a writer and diplomat to his inven-tion of swim fins and bifocals,” said Andy Masich, History Center president and CEO. “Franklin’s astonishing achievements stemmed from his life-long desire to understand and improve the world around him. He remains one of the most remark-able and influential Americans of any generation.”

This engaging exhibition, which features more than 150 artifacts and nearly 30 hands-on inter-active activities, encourages visitors to discover the man behind the $100 bill and uncover the breadth and diversity of his world-changing ac-complishments.

Few people know that Franklin helped found the nation’s first hospital and volunteer fire com-pany; he charted the Gulf Stream and was a noted environmentalist; he was an avid writer and pub-lisher; and he even helped establish the nation’s first public library.

Although he completed just two years of formal education, Franklin served as unoffi-cial spokesman for the 13 colonies and became

Deputy Postmaster General for more than 20 years. He also helped found the University of Pennsylvania while earning honorary degrees from Harvard, Yale, William and Mary, and Oxford University.

Exhibit artifacts from Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World encompass personal objects and items related to Franklin’s inventions. Highlights include:

• A touchable electric generator in which visi-tors can create static electricity to make their hair stand up and sparks fly, along with correspon-dence from Franklin detailing his electrical ex-periments;• Franklin’s ledger book on loan from the Smith-sonian’s National Postal Museum, which helped to establish the U.S. Post Office, along with a signed copy of Franklin’s Bible;• Artifacts related to Franklin’s inventions, in-cluding bifocals, the Franklin stove, the armonica (glass musical instrument), and microscope, and

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Anniversary of the Civil War, commemorated this spring.

“Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.”

The History Center and Penn Brewery want to share the happiness at a members-only reception to welcome the arrival of Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World.

Join us on Wed., April 27 from 5 - 7 p.m. to get up close and personal with the many sides of Ben Franklin. Enjoy brews and tavern fare, and take a tour of the acclaimed exhibition.

This is a free event, but reservations are required. Members may bring guests commensurate with their membership level.

To make your reservation, contact Megan Kuniansky by Fri., April 15 at 412-454-6436 or membership@heinzhistorycenter.org.

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By: Anne Madarasz, Co-Director of the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum

Help your company receive valuable tax credits, while supporting the History Center’s education programs at the same time. By giving through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC), eligible businesses are awarded significant tax credits for their philan-thropic efforts.

For more details, please contact Natalie Taylor at 412-454-6325 or ngtaylor@heinzhistorycenter.org.

Assisting the History Center Through EITC

Swin Cash, History Maker

Get Pumped Up With New Sports Museum Virtual Tour

Take a journey through Pittsburgh’s sports history from the comfort of your own home with a new 360-degree virtual

tour of the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum. The virtual tour will help expand visitors’ in-museum experience

with fun and compelling video, audio clips, and images from the greatest athletes and moments in local sports history, such as the “Immaculate Reception,” Maz’s homerun, Stanley Cup victories, and much more.

Sports fans can control their virtual expe-rience by moving the camera up-and-down and side-to-side, as well as zooming in and out.

To begin your virtual experience, please visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org -> Exhibits & Collections ->Virtual Tours.

This fall, the History Center welcomed its largest exhibition in the organization’s

132 year history.Vatican Splendors: A Journey through

Faith and Art, presented by Federated Investors, Inc. and UPMC, attracted nearly 130,000 visitors to the History Center over the three-month period from Oct. 2, 2010 through Jan. 9, 2011.

The History Center set monthly atten-dance records in each consecutive month dur-ing the exhibition’s run and the total number of visitors reflects the museum’s most popular traveling exhibition of all time.

As part of these record-setting numbers, a total of 546 group tours visited the museum to see Vatican Splendors, with groups traveling from states such as Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, New York, and New Jersey.

More than 1,200 new members joined the History Center during Vati-

can Splendors and enjoyed discounted admission and membership perks.Visitors came to see 2,000 years of art, history, and culture from the col-

lections of the Vatican, including original works by Michelangelo, Bernini,

Nearly 1,500 young profession-als had a roaring good time

at the History Center’s 13th annual History Uncorked, chaired by Jared Sadowski.

Guests dressed the part for this year’s “speakeasy” themed event, wearing flapper dresses and zoot suits while dancing to 1920s jazz tunes. Several local restaurants and beverage vendors showcased Pitts-

Burke Foundations Grant Supports Educational Programs

The Burke Foundations recently honored the late Charles Burke, Sr. with a generous grant of $50,000 in support of children’s educational programs at the History Center. This gift commemorates Burke’s life, spirit of generosity, and his contributions to the City of Pittsburgh.

Burke helped establish The Grable Foundation with a mission to make Pittsburgh one of the nation’s best places for children.

A stainless steel time capsule dedicated to his memory will be placed in the foyer of the McGuinn Gallery for Smithsonian Exhibi-tions, honoring his active participation and enthusiastic support of the History Center.

Vatican Splendors Sets New Attendance Mark

History Uncorked 2011: A Speakeasy Celebration

Giotto, and Guercino, alongside a reli-quary containing the remains of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, and a bronze cast of the Hand of Pope John Paul II.

Also on display with the interna-tional treasures inside Vatican Splen-

dors was a special collection of Western Pennsylvania artifacts, including more than 70 seldom seen religious items and paintings from churches, chapels, and cathedrals throughout the region.

Visitors who missed Vatican Splen-

dors, or are interested in reliving their experience, are encouraged to visit the

History Center’s virtual tour of the exhibition, featuring 360-degree views of key artifacts along with enhanced audio and video features.

The virtual tour can be found under the Exhibitions tab at www.heinzhistorycenter.org.

Additional copies of the Vatican Splendors special edition of the West-ern Pennsylvania History Magazine are also available online and in the History Center’s museum shop for $3.00.

burgh’s culinary prowess while five floors of the History Center boomed with music, activities, and a silent auction.

At a VIP reception, sponsored by Tiffany & Co., guests mingled near a display case featuring an original copy of Pittsburgh’s first liquor license from 1933.

Proceeds from the event benefit-ted the History Center.

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Smart Steps Coming to History CenterThe History Center will encourage its visitors to climb the stairs and

blend health and history when Smart Steps, a new fit and fun exhibit spon-sored by UPMC, premieres this June.

Visitors who forego the elevator and take the steps to explore the His-tory Center’s six floors of exhibit space will be treated to colorful murals with health and wellness tips, information on how many calories they have burned, and unique facts about Pittsburgh history that will help encourage them on their way to fitness. Make sure to check out Smart Steps this sum-mer for a healthier way to enjoy history!

Save the Date!Senator John Heinz History Center

Eighth Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament

Join Celebrity Golf Tournament co-chairs Arnold Palmer, Steve Blass, Jerry MacCleary, Carol Semple Thompson, and Mike Wagner for the eighth annual Celebrity Golf

Tournament on Mon., Sept. 12, 2011 at the historic Allegheny Country Club.

For more information, please contact Natalie Taylor at 412-454-6325 or ngtaylor@heinzhistorycenter.org.

Bocce Tournamentand Festival

Sat., Aug. 20, 2011Proceeds benefit the History Center’s Italian American Program.

To sponsor a team, please contact Natalie Taylor at 412-454-6325.

Save the Date!

The 2011 History UncorkedCommittee, in front of an original “speakeasy” door.

Partygoers dressed in zoot suits and flapper dresses enjoyed the

“speakeasy” theme.

Guests enjoyed the music and entertainment alongside History Center

exhibits throughout the night.

Having lived up to the promise of her first name, Swintayla, which means

“amazing woman,” Swin Cash has achieved at every level of basketball, an achievement recognized by the History Center in naming her a 2011 History Maker.

Born in McKeesport, Pa., Cash grew up as a self-described, “skinny, bowlegged girl with a dream about playing basketball.” She excelled at McKeesport High School, averaging 30.4 points and 16.9 rebounds per game her senior year.

In 1998, Cash earned high school All-America first team honors from Parade Magazine and was named the Ga-torade Pennsylvania Player of the Year. Cash also excelled in track and field, finishing third in the state in hurdles her senior year, before continuing her winning ways at the University of Connecticut.

Her UConn teams won the 2000 and 2002 NCAA National Champion-ships and Cash was named a first team All-American by Kodak/WBCA and the U.S. Basketball Writers Association in 2002.

Selected number two overall in the 2002 WNBA Draft by the Detroit Shock, Cash averaged 14.8 points and 6.9 rebounds her rookie year. An All-Star in 2003, Cash helped lead the Shock to its first WNBA Championship. The following year, she was chosen to represent the United States on the 2004 Olympic basketball team, earning a gold medal.

Again a WNBA All-Star in 2005, Cash contributed to the team’s second league championship in 2006. She continues to play today with the Seattle Storm and was chosen as the MVP of the 2009 WNBA All-Star Game.

Visitors to the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum can see Swin Cash’s game-worn jersey from the 2004 gold medal Olympic team.

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Meet Pittsburgh’s Innovators in New Virtual Tour

Come face-to-face with Western Pennsylvania’s world-changing innovators with a new 360-degree virtual tour of the History

Center’s Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation exhibition.The online tour begins 16,000 years ago at Meadowcroft

Rockshelter in Avella, Pa., and navigates through Pittsburgh’s 21st century role as a leader in medicine, education, and robotics.

Along the way, visitors will encounter never-before-seen photos, video and audio clips, and fun facts about local innovators, including George Westinghouse, Rosie the Riveter, Mr. Rogers, and more.

Visitors can control their virtual experience by moving the camera up-and-down and side-to-side, as well as zooming in and out.

To begin your virtual experience, please visitwww.heinzhistorycenter.org -> Exhibits & Collections ->Virtual.

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r-eJoin nearly 2,000 visitors for the History Center’s fourth annual

“Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures, An Antiques Appraisal Event,” slated for Sun., July 17.

Visitors are encouraged to bring their prized possessions 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 a special nine-part series hosted by KDKA’s Ken Rice and History Center President & CEO Andy Masich on KDKA later this year.

Appraisers from a variety of disciplines will assess the historic sig-nificance of visitors’ items and provide a verbal assessment of poten-tial monetary value. Areas of expertise to be discussed by appraisers include:

• Civil War and World War II items• Political and presidential memorabilia• Books and documents• Antique coins and jewelry• Household items (glass, china, silver, etc.)• Classic toys

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the History Center’s affiliation with the

Smithsonian Institution.As a key component of the partnership, the

History Center has a contract with the world’s largest museum to have Smithsonian artifacts on site and collaborate on a wide variety of exhibitions and public programs.

Over the past 10 years, the History Center has hosted Smithsonian traveling exhibitions, including the popular First Ladies exhibit, and developed exhibitions that were later shown at the Smithsonian museums in Wash-ington, D.C., such as the Clash of Empires

After a record-setting 2010, Meadow-croft Rockshelter and Historic Vil-

lage is set to open its new season on Sun., May 1.

Meadowcroft Rockshelter, the oldest site of human habitation in North Amer-ica, broke previous attendance records by welcoming more than 15,000 visitors last year from 41 states and nine different countries.

The National Historic Landmark, locat-ed in Avella, Pa., in Washington County, features a massive, 16,000-year-old rock overhang used by our earliest ancestors for shelter.

In addition to ancient history at the Rockshelter, visitors can also step back in time at Meadowcroft’s Historic Village, which carefully recreates all of the charm-ing qualities of an Upper Ohio Valley Village from the mid-19th century.

Meadowcroft is poised for another exciting season in 2011, featuring several new events and updates this summer:

American Rifleman Exhibit Shoots Off at Fort Pitt Museum

From Daniel Boone to Daniel Day-Lewis, the image of the buckskin clad, rifle toting backwoodsmen has been an American icon for more than 150

years. Within the last 50 years, riflemen have been immortalized in popular TV shows, movies, and novels.

The American Frontier Rifleman: Tall Tales & Truth, a new exhibit that opens Sat., April 30 at the Fort Pitt Museum in Point State Park, will examine this American legend, including their material culture, way of life, and place in American history.

The exhibit will include new life-like figures of famous frontiersmen Mi-chael Cresap and Native American rifleman, Buffalo James Smith, who traded out of Fort Pitt. A number of unique artifacts, including several Kentucky rifles, will also be showcased along with costumes and clothing worn by rifle-men, and a rare powder horn belonging to William Waller, one of Daniel Morgan’s rifleman during the American Revolution.

• Textiles (wedding dresses, quilts, etc.)• Fine arts (paintings, prints, sculpture, etc.)• Furniture• Historic photographs“Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures” is free for members and is included

in the regular History Center admission price for non-members. History Center members will also gain special early access to the event and front-of-the-line privileges.

Visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org for additional event information and a visitor guide.

exhibit.Numerous History Center staff

members have participated in training programs at the Smithsonian, in areas ranging from collections management to museum marketing, and the History Center regularly collaborates with the Smithsonian on educational programs, such as the innovative Ability Pittsburgh event.

Throughout 2011, the History Center will host Smithsonian-related events, including the Freedom Riders Teen Town Hall this past Feb. and the nineteenth annual History Mak-ers Award Dinner in April, and add artifacts

History Center Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Smithsonian Partnership

from the Smithsonian to each major exhibition, including America’s Best Weekly and Benjamin

Franklin: In Search of a Better World. Stay tuned for future exhibitions and events

related to the 10th anniversary, as we celebrate “the Smithsonian’s home in Pittsburgh!”

• Throughout the spring, Meadowcroft will begin the construction of two 1770s-era cabins that will help to spotlight the similarities and differences between the ev-eryday lives of European settlers and Native Americans in the Upper Ohio Valley.

• On June 18-19, Meadowcroft will host its annual Atlatl Competition, where visitors can try their hand using the atlatl, a spear-thrower used by prehistoric hunters. This two-day contest, for all ages, genders, and skill levels is free to enter with Meadow-croft admission.

• Meadowcroft’s Independence Day Cel-ebration on July 2-3 will celebrate the spirit of 19th century rural America with old-fash-ioned summer games, open hearth cooking demonstrations, and a pie-eating contest.

Throughout the summer, visitors will enjoy an improved Visitors Center which includes a new admissions area and museum shop, along with new public rest rooms. The improvements to the Visitors Center were made possible by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Washington County Local Share Account, and various private funders.

For more information on Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, please visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org/meadowcroft, or call 724-587-3412.

Join the Fort Pitt Museum for these upcoming events:

Civil War 150 Commemoration WeekendSat., May 7 - Sun., May 8Held in conjunction with the inaugural showing of the PA Civil War 150 Road Show at the History Center (see page 6), this event will allow visitors to see – and hear – how soldier armaments during the French & Indian War era compared to the firearms and uniforms used during the Civil War. A free shuttle will be available all weekend between the History Center and Fort Pitt Museum.

Venture Outdoors FestivalSat., May 21Visit the Fort Pitt Museum to enjoy 18th century fishing demon-strations and hands-on activities throughout this day-long outdoor festival.

Fourth at the FortSat., July 2 - Mon., July 4Join the Fort Pitt Museum and the Three Rivers Regatta to celebrate Independence Day weekend with living history demonstrations and public readings of the Declaration of Independence all weekend long.

For more information, please call 412-281-9284 or visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org and click on the Fort Pitt Museum tab.

History Goes Social: Follow Us! Want to be the first to learn about upcoming History Center exhibits, events, and contests?

Then join the more than 6,000 virtual fans already following the museum’s social networking pages!

Facebook – www.facebook.com/senatorjohnheinzhistorycenter Twitter – www.twitter.com/historycenter

History Center Website Becomes Hub for Pittsburgh Facts

As part of the History Center’s long-term virtual initiatives, the History Center’s website – www.heinzhistorycenter.org – provides a wealth

of content related to Western Pennsylvania people, places, and events to a worldwide audience.

Visitors can now access hundreds of video and audio clips about Pittsburgh history throughout the pages of the History Center’s website. Just look for the new video and audio buttons to access hundreds of multimedia features on the site.

Make sure to tune in to upcoming episodes of “Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures” on KDKA-TV:

Mon., April 18, 7:30 p.m.Mon., May 23, 7:30 p.m. Mon., June 13, 7:30 p.m. Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village Kicks Off 2011 Season

MeadowcroftPeopling of America

Meadowcroft recently created two interactive kiosks that will focus on the “Peopling of America” and migration pat-terns that populated our region centuries ago. One kiosk will be featured at the Meadowcroft Visitors Center while the other is on display at the Pittsburgh International Airport.

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Save the Date for Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures

Featuring a “Debate & Diplomacy” theme, nearly 450 students participated in this year’s National History Day, sponsored by Bayer Material Science. Students from 33 regional schools submitted projects in categories ranging from exhibit displays to high-tech websites and documentaries relating to the historic theme. Pictured here is Jerry MacCleary, Bayer’s senior vice president, along with students from St. Joseph High School in Natrona Heights.

Museum AccessionsMary Kay AbdulovicCarmella AcreKari AdamsRegina AddisonMolly AittaniemiPatricia AlbaceteTies AllersmaLynn AlstadtBarb AmadioEric AmberChrista AndersenCasey AndersonBonnie AndrewsNita AnggraeniSteve AngusLinda AntinHarry AntonMary Jane AppelFrances M. ArmstrongJoe ArnoldAmanda ArthurJames ArthurJames BabcockSusan BabjackAnnette BaderAngelo BaiocchiMichelle BairdAmy BakerSteven BakerTom BalcevekKathy Ann BaldaufLori BarbourWilliam BarchJanet BaronTom BaronKimberly BaroneRichard BarrLori BarranteVirginia BarryLorrie BartonVicki BattaliniRobert BauerCarl BaughmanTracy BauldingDavid BealeCarol BeamJenny BeckerKristine BeckersElizabeth BeileRobert BellRichard BelliRenee BennJohn BeranBeth BeringerGeorgia BernekLinda BestGary BeukeAudrey BezillaHenry BiaggiTim BidlackJeff BishopMark BittcherClaudia BlakeRachael BlankRon BolsterJo Ann BonenbergerJason BorkowskiFrank BorsukKathleen R BorzMiriam BotkinDominick BovalinaKevin BowersJoseph BowmanElise BoyasPatricia BoyleJames BozigarMelinda BrackenJulie BrandArlene BrennanLindell BridgesPatrick BroderickMichelle BroskovichJoseph BroskyJennifer BrowneJanice BrusoskiGail BuchananSally BucheleWalt BumgarnerAdam Burau

Susan BurkeAllen BurnettDonna BurnsJanice BurnsJean BurnsRobert BurnsSeth BurnsDarla BurtonMardell ByrnesMaryanne ByrnesJim CampRhonda CampanellaTonya CampbellLori CangillaChris CaprioBonnie CarlinSue CarlinGregory CarlsonCasey CarrJoanne CarradeneDyann CarrollYvonne CarrollMatthew CarulliAlaina CauchieClarence CaulfieldAnna Marie CaulkinJulie CecchiniMelissa CennaJennie CerconeGary ChabalaMark ChachulaLauren ChandlerDiego Chaves-GneccoRichard ChesnickMary Beth ChesterMichael ChickAmy ChittesterLarry ChobyLalit ChordiaNick ChottaJohn CindricAndi CipaCarmella ClarkCheryl ClarkLinda ClarkJoseph CodoriCindy CoffinFaye CohenJohn ColatchSteven CollierRobin ComoMatthew ConnorKathryn ConradPatricia ConroyDavid CosnekLynn CoyleMaureen CoyneDaniel CozzoAnn CraigNicolene CravottaPhillip CresswellBeth CroninSusan CulybaAlan CumbeyKaren CumminsJames CunninghamMatthew CunninghamToni-Ann CunninghamJohn CurrieJoseph CzemerdaColleen D’AndreaMargaret DacorosMark DahlBonnie DakeHeth DaleyTracey DaughertyCharlie DavidsonMary DavidsonTeresita De AlasCynthia DeAlmeidaNancy DeanJames DeAngeloLance DefranciscoGisella Del FratePaula DellMatthew DelSignoreR.Anthony DelucaSean DemnyanLiz DeMoss

Phillip DenBleykerShirley DerbisGary DernusDavid DerryDamian DeSantoJason DevanNicole DiceCarolelinda DickeyDanielle DiehlLisa DiehlChuck DiNunzioStephen DitchKim DolanPatti DonahueWalt DonnellanPatricia DoubleKerri DouglasJean DouttJack DoyleLeslie DoyleWilliam DoyleTim DreierLindsey DuderoEva DuncanJohn DuschDiane DwulitMarigold EdwardsRuth ElderPeter ElishFaith EmatausSara EscobioRichard EsoldoAndrea EvanchoJennifer EvansJennifer EwingShannon EwingKim FajerskiAnthony FalgioneDeemer FamilyLori FarnsworthJeanne FehlJamie FeldsteinRobert FenkFifth Third BankNancy FikoBernadette M. FinckeMoses FinderRuth FiniganRichard FisherKathleen FlanneryKevin FlanneryJames FlannickMary FlynnElaine FordMary ForePhillip ForemanJudith FosterMartha FrankSteven FrankWendy FrankDebbie FredburgDeborah FreedKate FreedMatthew FreibergMary Ellen FreilinoLauri FreundGail FriedmanJohn P FrielAnnie L FroustSharon FunderlichDuane FunkTimothy GaichasRoger GalbraithKevin GallagherMary Ellen GallagherNancy Lou GansterCarole GarberChelsea GarberPaul GedeonCharles GehoJohn GeierJoanne GermanosNicklas GerstelDiane GeubtnerRana GhoshJoy GielMelinda GigliottiWendy Gilbert

Arlyn GilboaSusan GilesLillian GillesGregory GilletteRenee GilpatrickSandy GiottoGeorge GleesonBarbara GlennMary Ann GluntPatti GomolaPat GoodDavid GottliebBernice GourleyVictoria GrahamNancy GrandovicMary Ellen GreacenMark GrebinoskiElizabeth GreenJanet GreenbergBarrett GreenleeDavid GrisnikDoris GrivnaBrian GroarkGrogan GroganPeter GrondziowskiRobert GrossNancy GroverMichael GruberRobert GualazziJoan GumpJoseph GurskiMichele GuzellLinda HaganBrian HallKaren HaluckKathryn HandronVirginia HarbisonKathy HarenskiElmer HarkemaHenk HarkemaPat HarperRobb HartlageJack HartmanEd HartshornRosemary HathawaySarah HaysDon HeckenstallerDana HeggenstallerSue HeilmanJudith HeinsbergChuck HeirySusan HeissBeth HenryCarol HeppnerRobert HerkoFrances HessPatrick HigginsSarah HinesJan HoffmanStephen HoffmanTom HogbenJoy HohnJanice HolbertEdgar HoltzAmie HomaAnnette HorevayMatthew HorvatinJennifer HoutzEleanor HoweDru E. HoytDeanna HritzRuckyard HsuEmanuel HudockJennifer HuffmanGeraldine HundertmarkTin Kan HungCassandra HunterGeorge HunterDarren HvizdashLisa HylandThomas IsaacJohn JakubecJeffrey JamesMark A JamesKaren JarekBecky L JaroldDonna Jenkins

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The following are some of the books recently added to the collection:

I was a Negro in the South. Gift of Elenore Seidenberg.

East Liberty 1964 Telephone Book. Gift of Elenore Seidenberg.

Company/Company Town Wilmerding. Gift of Elenore Seidenberg.

Intercession of the Holy Virgin Russian Orthodox Centennial. Gift of the Church.

George Croghan and the Western Movement. Gift of Samuel Gibson.

Fiftieth Anniversary of KDKA. Gift of KDKA.

Congregation Beth Shalom 80th Anniversary. Gift of Beth Shalom.

Church of the Seven Dolors. Gift of Heather Schwickrath.

Mount St. Peter Church Centennial, New Kensington. Gift of Anne Madarasz.

Turtle Creek Valley History. Gift of Kathleen Ferri.

Official Directory of the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Gift of James W. Garvey.

Glass House Boys of Pittsburgh. Purchase.

Cascade Park. Purchase.

Citizen Environmentalists. Purchase

Archival Accessions from Nov. 2010 through Feb. 2011:

David and Allyne PittleAlliance for Consumer Protection Records and Photographs, 1970-1975

William S. Huff William S. Huff Papers, 1954-1981

Darren MillerDarren Miller Papers and Photographs, 2010

Dr. William C. FrederickWilliam C. Frederick Slides, c.1969-1975

Clifton HoodTitle: Lettie Dodds Diary, 1880

Kim WeinerAbe Weiner Papers and Photographs, c.1941-c.1991

Jeffrey A. FavoriteFrancis A. Favorite Papers and Photographs, c.1942-c.2009

David MancoSamuel A. Liberto Collection, c.1938-c.1960

John W. Eichleay, Jr.Eichleay Company Records, c.1890-1970

Jewish ChronicleJewish Chronicle Records and Photographs, c.1967-2010

Ann ArthurJohn M. Arthur Scrapbooks and Papers, 1966-2008

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Norma Laughner AdamsKaufmann’s shoe horn

Alcoa, Inc.Alcoa LvL ONE forged aluminum all-purpose commercial wheel

Susan BroomeWedding gown, c. 1875

Cordelia E. CarterCollection of items from her family

Jean CrawfordItems related to military career of Sol Michael, his duffle bag, insignia, and dog tags

Jason DeanCollection of clothing that belonged to hairstylist Alfred “Deano” Dean

Marilyn De MatteisCollection of items from her family including a wine press and oil jug

Kaye Dick Pittsburgh Pirates pennant, “Pirates/1960 Champions”

Gregg FiceryFour Pittsburgh Pirates trading cards dating from 1933-1936

Jeanne FlahertyWWII helmet and Marine duty officer’s uniform

Katherine Simon FrankA Senator John Heinz History Center, “Medal of Innova-tion,” awarded to Herb Simon on April 4, 2008

Tika HemingwayCollection of items related to donor’s boxing career

William HimmelsteinPlaster framed WWI portrait and military issue sewing kit of William Himmelstein

Frank JansenClark candy company collection; Morningside Bulldogs jacket, 1954

Lawrence W. Knapp IIICivil War cartridge box, stamped inside is H. W. Oliver, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Carmella Kuster and Pat Romanelli Pitcairn Mohawks football league jacket

James C. McAdooFrank & Seder tag collected to document this downtown department store

Richard MitchellMt. Pleasant Ramsey High School football jacket, 1933; WPIAL PIAA officials jacket; Wilkinsburg High School WPIAL AA championship football jacket, letter sweater and trophy, 1957

Kathleen MulcahyGlass sculpture from local artist

Pittsburgh PenguinsTwenty four hockey sticks used during the 2008-2009 championship season and sticks and jerseys from the 2009-2010 season

Francine PorterPin backed button, pink with words “Code Pink/ Women for Peace/codepinkalert.org,” three protest t-shirts from the G20 protests

Edward VogedingAir Force officer summer weight and winter weight uniforms

Stephen WardsinskiKensington Ware aluminum binder and note pad cover

Charles WrightMilitary issue jungle hammock, “I Like Ike” button, “Congressman John Heinz ‘72” button

Dolores JenningsTravis JenningsD. JohnsonLMK JohnsonSarah Streett JohnstonTammy JohnstonDafyd JonesJanine JonesGeorge JustMary Jo KaczynskiRobert KaelinCharlotte KalafutCarol KameenMichael KapaldoCarolyn KashurKen KatancikJared KaufmanJessica KavanaghMelissa KehlSusan KeimAlison KelleyTim KellnerCindy KellyKerry KeltyRebecca KemmererMary KenesPatricia KenneyMichael KernsJoshua KiblerDan KieferTheodore KilykAllen KimbleCarolyn KimmerlingCharles KingDarlenea KingTom KingAnne KisakDenise KiserValerie KlauscherBrad KlingensmithLinda KlingmanAllen KnappRaymond KnerrConrad KochMary Ann KochThomas KollarCaranina KoloshinksyCarol KoontzJulie KoteckiSarah KotlinskiGrace KoucheravyNancy KovachTricia KreitzerErin KrhovskyCarol KristofikJoe KuhnLorrie KunySharon KuraHoward KutcherKristy KwisnekCarol KyselBeth LafaceBernadette LaGumbaDreamalee LambertiKarlin Lamberto- BillimackMJ LaMond- DunbarSteve LandisStanley LangLanxess CorporationJoan LarkinElizabeth LashDawn LawTim LawsonJoshua LedererKaren LeeJudith LehnowskyPeter LeoDenise LeskoJohn LeszcynskiSheila LevineRobert LevinoGerald LiberatoreMike Lickert

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The History Center and the Fort Pitt Museum will feature re-enactors,

demonstrations, and musicians that will transport visitors back to the Civil War era as part of a special weekend com-memorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War in Pennsylvania, May 6-8.

The Civil War 150 Commemoration Weekend, an event endorsed by the PA Civil War 150 committee, will mark the inaugural showing of the PA Civil War 150 Road Show, a new 53-foot trailer exhibit that examines the significant role that all Pennsylvanians played during the War Between the States.

Visitors can post and send informa-tion online as well as share artifacts and family stories related to the Civil War

A new History Center exhibition takes an in-depth look at the most influential African American

newspaper of the past 100 years. America’s Best Weekly: A Cen-

tury of The Pittsburgh Courier features rare photos, artifacts, and videos which illustrate the Cou-rier’s significant impact on social change and American journalism.

Founded in 1910, The Pitts-burgh Courier evolved from a small start-up publication to the most prominent weekly news source for African Americans. At the height of its popularity in the 1950s, The Courier produced 21 national editions for distribution across the globe – all printed at its offices at 2628 Centre Ave. in the Hill District – and was read by more than one million

Considered the most visible symbol of our union, the American Flag can be a

source of strength, pride, security, and free-dom.

As our nation’s history has evolved, so has the meaning of the flag, providing different interpretations to different people, especially in times of conflict and war.

Scheduled to open on Sept. 11, 2011, the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on our nation, the History Center is planning a major exhibition examin-ing Americans’ relationship with the flag and how it has changed over time.

Using objects and archival materials from the History Center’s collection, as well as loaned objects from institutional and private collections, especially the collection of former Pittsburgher Dr. Peter Keim, the exhibition will trace the interwoven story of key events in American history and the evolution of the flag.

Stay tuned to www.heinzhistorycenter.org for more exhibition details.

The Jewish Chronicle, Pitts-burgh’s only Jewish weekly

newspaper since 1962, recently donated a large collection of historic documents and photographs to the Rauh Jewish Archives at the History Center.

The U.S. Department of Education recently awarded the History Center a $400,000 grant to support its upcoming exhibition, From Slavery

to Freedom: The Underground Railroad and the

Legacy of Freedom in Western Pennsylvania.Slated to open in late 2012, this new long-term

exhibition will chronicle the local African American experience over the past two centuries through arti-facts, videos, and more than 50 freedom papers that shed new light on slavery and the regional abolition-ists who fought for African American liberation.

For more information on the exhibition, please contact curator Samuel W. Black at 412-454-6391 or swblack@heinzhistorycenter.org.

Jewish Chronicle Donates Collection to Rauh Jewish ArchivesThe Chronicle’s archives include

nearly 50 years of newspapers, hundreds of photographs, meeting minutes, correspondence, long-range plans, and reader surveys.

The collection is important to the Rauh Jewish Archives as it continues

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The Courier became one of the first publications in the nation to extensively highlight black athletes. Its coverage of boxer Joe Louis aided his rise to fame. The boxing gloves used by Louis in his famous 1936 fight against Max Schmeling are included in the exhibit, on loan from the Smithsonian Institution.

Other highlights of the exhibit include the oldest-known copy of The Pittsburgh Courier from Nov. 5, 1910; a powerful display on the Courier’s coverage of the Civil Rights Move-ment and war time issues; a camera belonging to legendary photographer Charles “Teenie” Har-

ris; and a detailed look at the Courier’s founders, Edward N. Harleston and Robert L. Vann.

For more information, including exhibit videos and photos, visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org.

America’s Best Weekly Highlights 100 Years of The Pittsburgh Courier

Road Show Weekend Shines Spotlight on 150th Anniversary of Civil War

with a state-of-the-art multimedia room included as part of the exhibit, which will be located across the street from the His-tory Center.

At the Fort Pitt Museum, visitors will see and hear how armament and equip-ment from the French & Indian War era compare with the firearms and uniforms from the Civil War. A free trolley will take visitors to and from the History Center and Fort Pitt Museum throughout the weekend. The History Center, Fort Pitt Museum, and the PA Civil War 150 Road Show will be open from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

For more information, visitwww.heinzhistorycenter.org or www.PACivilWar150.com.

Department of Education Awards Grant to History Center for Upcoming Exhibit

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to preserve and document Jewish his-tory in Western Pennsylvania.

For more information on the Rauh Jewish Archives, please contact Susan Melnick at 412-454-6406 or smmelnick@heinzhhistorycenter.org.

The Story of the American Flag Coming to the History Center

From Franklin, page 1.items related to his activities in publishing, firefight-ing, postal service, libraries, education, diplomacy, and government;• Personal objects such as books, a chess set, china, furniture, coins, and other possessions which are rarely displayed to the public;• An original copy of the 1787 U.S. Constitution, with annotations from John Dickinson; and• A print shop setting including some of Franklin’s 18th century printing equipment and an original sign from the Blue Ball candle-making shop owned by Franklin’s father.

Local Items Recognize Franklin’s Western Pa. AdventuresIn addition to these items, a special section of the exhibit

is dedicated to an incident during the French & Indian War known as “The Wagon Affair.” In 1755, Franklin obtained nearly 150 wagons from farmers throughout Pennsylvania that were used during General Edward Braddock’s failed attempt to capture Fort Duquesne from the French.

Included in this section is a Robert Griffing painting titled “The Wounding of General Braddock,” numerous artifacts from the Braddock Expedition, an 18th century military encampment, and a recreated 18th century farm-er’s wagon, designed and built by students at Burgettstown High School.

Today, Franklin’s image is ubiquitous and his achieve-ments are legendary. The conclusion of the exhibit high-

lights pop culture references related to Frank-lin, featuring

everything from Franklin advertising campaigns, cloth-

ing, action figures, lottery games, and even bobbleheads.

“Franklin’s charming blend of curiosity, wit, and wis-dom helped him to become one of the first international celebrities,” said Masich. “Franklin wasn’t perfect – he liked to buy fine things, occasionally ate to excess, and was a flirt – but he always wanted to improve himself. We hope Franklin’s amazing accomplishments will in-spire visitors to continually contribute to the betterment of society.”

The exhibition was originally created in celebration of the 300th anniversary of Ben Franklin’s birth in 2006 and enjoyed by 750,000 visitors at six venues on two continents. The Minnesota History Center redesigned the exhibit two years ago and the History Center is the third venue of a five-city tour.

For more information about Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World, please visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org/franklin and enjoy updat-ed event details, photo galleries, and videos.

Visitors can also follow the History Center on Face-book and Twitter to receive the latest news.

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S First FloorNEW! Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World (April 16 through July 31); John Heinz: A Western Pennsylvania Legacy; Kidsburgh (mezzanine); Vintage Vehicles

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 Floor NEW! America’s Best Weekly: A Century of The Pittsburgh Courier (through Oct. 2); NEW! The Stories That Touch Our Lives: Images from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010 (through Aug. 2011); Angels of Mercy - Sisters in Healthcare in Western Pennsylvania (through Oct. 1); Special Collections Gallery; Glass: Shattering Notions; Heinz 57

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 Robert J. Cindrich, Chairman, Board of TrusteesStephen R. Tritch, Past Chairman, Board of TrusteesBeverlynn Elliott, Vice Chair, Board of TrusteesJoe W. Trotter, Jr., Ph.D., Vice Chair, Board of TrusteesPaul O’Neill, Jr., Treasurer, Board of TrusteesSigo Falk, Secretary, Board of TrusteesAndrew E. Masich, President & CEO, Senator John Heinz History Center

Arthur L. BaldwinEsther L. Barazzone, Ph. D.Susie BarbourDavid E. BarensfeldCharles W. BitzerNadine E. BognarCommissioner J. Bracken Burns, Sr.Steven H. CohenEstelle F. Comay, Esq.The Honorable Jay Costa, Jr.Charles J. Dougherty, Ph.D.The Honorable Brian L. EllisThe Honorable D. Mike Fisher Alvaro Garcia-TunonStan GeierLaurence Glasco, Ph.D.Chuck HammelFranco HarrisDonald J. HeberleTod HuntGerald F. MacClearyJames C. Martin, Esq.Sandy MellonRalph J. Papa

Robert N. Peirce, Jr., Esq.Jack B. PiattThe Honorable John R. PippyPaul M. PohlArt Rooney IIDan D. SandmanKenneth G. SawyerLynne SchmidtCarol Semple ThompsonMargaret SnavelyKaveri SubbaraoH. Woodruff Turner, Esq.Bruce WiegandDennis Yablonsky

Emeritus Trustees & Honorary Trustees Robert BarensfeldJohn F. Bitzer, Jr.Frank 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

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Calendar of Events

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

David McCullough Book Launch Event Set for June 11Ben Franklin Tavern NightApril 27, 5 - 7:00 p.m.See front page for details.

Franklin Family Fun DayApril 30, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Families will enjoy special hands-on activities related to Benjamin Franklin’sscientific, political, and personal interests.

Civil War 150 Commemoration Weekend and PA Civil War 150 Road Show May 6 - 8See page 6 for details.

History Center Affiliates Program Mini-ConferenceMay 20, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Hallowed Ground Conservation in Chartiers CemeteryMay 22, 1 – 5:00 p.m.

Live and Learn WeekendThis weekend-long program will focus on The Pittsburgh Courier’s influence on race relations and civil rights in Pittsburgh and throughout the nation.

June 17, 7 - 9:00 p.m.Includes discussion of the book “Great Speeches by African Americans” by James Daley.

June 18, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Saturday panel discussion on the power of race.

Pittsburgh’s Hidden TreasuresJuly 17, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.See page 4 for details.

The History Center will welcome two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author and Pittsburgh native David McCullough for a special

book launch event on Sat., June 11.McCullough, the author of

books related to topics including the Johnstown Flood, Panama Ca-nal, Harry S. Truman, John Ad-ams, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the American Revolution, will discuss his newest book, “The Greater Jour-

ney,” which chronicles the American experience in Paris.Born and raised in Pittsburgh, McCullough has a long-term con-

nection with the History Center. He served as the honorary campaign chairman prior to the History Center’s dedication of its Strip District building in 1996, is a past recipient of a History Makers Award, and served as the keynote speaker for the Pittsburgh 250 History Makers Gala.

On June 11, McCullough will present a special talk about “The Greater Journey.” Attendees will be able to purchase pre-signed copies of the new book.

Advanced registration will be required, and ticketing information will be released soon.

For updated details about the event and ticketing information, please visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org or contact Megan Kuniansky at 412-454-6436 or mtkuniansky@heinzhistorycenter.org.