2011 Winter - Senator John Heinz History Center
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2011 Winter - Senator John Heinz History Center
Volume 19 | No. 2| Winter 2010-11 makingHISTORY The Newsletter of the Senator John Heinz History Center Visitors Flock to Vatican Splendors History Center By The Numbers 592 Students in attendance at the second annual WPIAL Summit on Sportsmanship. Story, page 2. 19 Years of the annual History Makers Award Dinner. Story, page 3. 4 New virtual tours available at www.heinzhistorycenter.org this winter. Story, page 4. 100 Years of The Pittsburgh Courier commemorated with a new exhibition. Story, page 4. Since the Vatican Splendors: A Journey through Faith and Art exhibition opened on Oct. 2, the Senator John Heinz History Center has welcomed record crowds to see 2,000 years of art, history, and culture. Visitors have traveled to Pittsburgh from across the country, including states as far away as Arizona, Texas, and Maine, and thousands of ticket reservations have been made by religious congregations and groups from states such as Florida, Arizona, Michigan, Virginia, New York, and Kentucky. “The record-setting crowds visiting Vatican Splendors show the importance of this exhibition as a regional destination for groups and individuals,” said Andy Masich, president and CEO of the History Center. “We anticipate robust crowds during the holiday season and are encouraging visitors to purchase their tickets now to see this extraordinary exhibition before it leaves Pittsburgh.” Because of the increased attendance, the History Center strongly recommends that visitors purchase their tickets in advance. Generally, weekday afternoons are the least crowded time slots. Vatican Splendors, presented by Federated Investors, Inc. and UPMC, is a 10,000 square-foot exhibition that provides Americans with a rare opportunity to see nearly 200 unique items from the collections of the Vatican. The History Center is one of only three venues in North America to host the exhibition, which will be on view through Jan. 9. Included in the exhibition are original works by Michelangelo, Bernini, Giotto, and Guercino, alongside objects discovered at the tombs of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, a reliquary containing the remains of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, and a bronze Cast of the Hand of Pope John Paul II, which visitors are encouraged to touch as they exit the exhibition. See Vatican, page 6. Searching for the perfect gift this holiday season? Purchase a new History Center membership and receive at least one free ticket to see Vatican Splendors (depending on membership level) along with unlimited access to the History Center, Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, and Fort Pitt Museum all year long. Memberships start at just $57 and include a variety of additional benefits. For more details, please contact Megan Kuniansky at 412-454-6436 or [email protected]. Enjoy a special edition of the History Center’s Western Pennsylvania History Magazine, featuring stories from Vatican Splendors plus feature articles on local bishops, St. Anthony’s Chapel, St. Vincent’s brewing history, and a look at Bishop David Zubik’s favorite foods. The magazine is available in the History Center museum shop for $5.95 or online at www.heinzhistorycenter.org. page SPORTS Winter Classic: The Herb Drury Collection By: Anne Madarasz, Co-Director of the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum Playing outdoors is the true test of French town, Drury led the American the winter athlete, and when the Pencontingent, carrying the flag for his guins take to the ice at Heinz Field for adopted country. He had an incredthe Winter Classic on New Year’s Day, ible run at the Games, scoring 22 goals they recall other Pittsburghers who have and notching three assists, including triumphed in the elements. One such the only U.S. goal in the medal game athlete is United States hockey against the player Herb Drury, a twoCanadians. time Olympic silver medalist. Drury came Born in Midland, Ontario, home to PittsCanada in 1895, Drury came burgh with his to Pittsburgh in 1916, playsilver medal, ing for the Yellow Jackets at returning to Duquesne Gardens, before the Gardens to serving in World War I. play for the PiA naturalized citizen, he rates. When the represented the United States team moved in the 1920 Antwerp Olympic to PhiladelGames, where hockey was phia in 1930, added to the existing sumDrury went mer sports. The U.S. lost to along, playing Canada in the finals, earning the silver his final season in the NHL at age 35, medal. and then retiring to Pittsburgh until his After the Olympics, Drury returned death in 1965. to Pittsburgh and the Yellow Jackets His silver medal and a scrapbook of before joining the new NHL team, the pictures documenting his professional Pittsburgh Pirates. The scrappy defenand Olympic career were left to his seman was chosen for the Olympic nephew, Frederick Favo. The story of a squad again in 1924 and headed for the Canadian who made early hockey hisoutdoor rink in Chamonix, France to tory is now part of the Western Pennsylcompete. vania Sports Museum, recalling an age As the 258 athletes from 16 counwhen a Pittsburgh hockey player faced tries paraded through the streets of the both the elements and his opponents on the Olympic ice. Seventh Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament A Hole in One More than 100 golfers turned out for the Senator John Heinz History Center’s Seventh Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament on Monday, Sept. 13, 2010 at the historic Allegheny Country Club, sponsored by BNY Mellon. Proceeds from the event benefitted the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum. Dick’s Sporting Goods team with celebrity golfer Craig Patrick 2 | The Newsletter of the Senator John Heinz History Center Tournament Co-Chair Mike Wagner, BNY Mellon Honorary Chair Don Heberle, Tournament Co-Chairs Jerry MacCleary and Steve Blass, and History Center President & CEO Andy Masich Need a holiday gift for the sports fan on your list? The History Center re! Maz, You re Up cently released “Maz, You’re Up!,” a heart-warming new children’s book commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1960 World Series. Written by Bill Mazeroski’s daughter-in-law, Kelly Mazeroski, “Maz You’re Up!” features original watercolor illustrations from Pittsburgh artist Judith Lauso, as well as photographs and images from the History Center’s and Pittsburgh Pirates’ archives. The book is available for $12.95 at the History Center museum shop and e-store at www.heinzhistorycenter.org. For more information, please contact Deborah Rhoads at 412-454-6374 or [email protected]. roski Written by Kelly Maze Lauso Illustrated by Judith Sports Museum Hosts Second Annual Summit on Sportsmanship The Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League (WPIAL) partnered with the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum to host the second annual Summit on Sportsmanship this fall. Nearly 600 student athletes along with athletic administrators from 120 WPIAL schools learned about the importance of sportsmanship in athletics. Following a tour of the Sports Museum and workshops with local collegiate athletes, attendees enjoyed learning about sportsmanship from a star-studded lineup of guest speakers, including the University of Pittsburgh’s women’s basketball coach, Agnus Berenato (pictured above). Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski and former Penguins’ General Manager Craig Patrick History Center Announces 2011 History Makers Awardees Robert P. Kelly, Chairman & CEO, BNY Mellon, and Ralph J. Papa, President and CEO of Citizens Bank, chairmen of the 19th Annual History Makers Award Dinner, are pleased to announce this year’s honorees. Robert P. Kelly Ralph J. Papa The 19th Annual History Makers Award Dinner will take place on Friday, April 8, 2011 at the Westin Convention Center Hotel. Presented by Citizens Bank and BNY Mellon, the History Makers Award Dinner honors outstanding men and women whose contributions are judged to be of lasting importance to Western Pennsylvania and the world at large. This annual black-tie event provides vital funding for the History Center’s educational programs, exhibitions, and collections. For information about event sponsorship and ticket purchases, please contact Audrey Brourman at 412-454-6404 or [email protected]. History Uncorked: Speakeasy Celebration Did you know that the term “speakeasy” is said to have originated in McKeesport, when a local saloon owner would quiet her rowdy customers by whispering, “Speak easy, boys! Speak easy!” This winter, turn back the clock to the roaring 20’s with dancing, drinks, and great music at History Uncorked: Speakeasy Celebration on Friday, Feb.18, from 6:30-10:30 p.m. at the History Center. History Uncorked offers young professionals an opportunity to become involved in the History Center’s mission while mingling with up-andcoming entrepreneurs, connecting with colleagues in their fields, and building a broader professional network. Chaired by Jared Sadowski, History Uncorked will feature top-notch entertainment, food, and beverages from local vendors, and the ever-popular silent auction. Tickets are $40 prior to the event or $50 at the door and include three drinks, admission to the History Center and Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, unlimited soft drinks, appetizers, desserts, live entertainment, and more. Sponsorship and in-kind contribution opportunities are available and donors receive a variety of benefits. Please contact Sara Gaal at 412-454-6324 or [email protected] with any questions and to purchase your tickets. Business & Industry J. Brett Harvey, President & CEO, CONSOL Energy, Inc. Entertainment Michael Keaton, Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actor Government The Honorable Justin M. Johnson, Pennsylvania Superior Court Judge (Ret.) The Honorable Livingstone M. Johnson, Court of Common Pleas, Fifth Judicial District Judge (Ret.) Innovation Gerald E. McGinnis, Founder, Respironics Science & Research Herbert W. Boyer, Ph.D., Co-Founder, Genentech, Inc. Sports Swin Cash, WNBA Player and Olympic Gold Medalist Vatican Splendors opens with a Sera de Celebrazione This past fall, distinguished guests Monsignor Roberto Zagnoli, curator of the Vatican Museums in Rome, and the Most Reverend David A. Zubik, Bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, gathered with exhibition donors and sponsors for a private dinner to celebrate the premiere of Vatican Splendors: A Journey through Faith and Art. Hosted by History Center Board Trustee Nadine Bognar and planned by Bonnie Walker, the exquisite event décor paid tribute to the majesty of the Vatican while guests enjoyed a Roman-inspired dinner prepared by Common Plea. In addition to the private dinner, a Sera de Celebrazione was held in the fifth floor Mueller Education Center, where guests enjoyed traditional Italian fare while being serenaded by strolling musicians. All distinguished guests were invited to take private tours of the Vatican Splendors exhibit, prior to the public opening the following day. Vatican Splendors is generously sponsored by Federated Investors, Inc. and UPMC. Co-chaired by Martin G. McGuinn and Christopher Donahue, the Vatican Splendors Cabinet includes: Nadine E. Bognar; Joseph L. Calihan; Charles J. Dougherty, Ph.D., Duquesne University; Robert P. Kelly, BNY Mellon; Kenneth R. Melani, M.D., Highmark Inc.; Thomas H. O’Brien; Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development; Jeffrey A. Romoff, UPMC; David Shapira, Giant Eagle; The Most Reverend David A. Zubik, D.D. Ann and Martin G. McGuinn Andrew E. Masich, Bishop David A. Zubik, and Monsignor Roberto Zagnoli Andy Masich, Nadine Bognar (seated), and Ritchie Scaife The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh provided a fitting introduction to the exhibition opening Winter 2010-11 makingHISTORY|3 What’s On Tap History Center Celebrates 100 Years of The Pittsburgh Courier Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures Air Dates Announced To commemorate the 100th anniversary of one of the nation’s most prestigious newspapers, the History Center will open a new exhibition, America’s Best Weekly: A Century of The Pittsburgh Courier. Beginning Feb. 11, America’s Best Weekly chronicles The Courier’s century-long run as the leading African American weekly newspaper in the country. From its establishment in 1910, The Pittsburgh Courier has covered news pertaining to African Americans nationwide. From the “Double V” campaign of World War II and the Civil Rights Movement, to the Rodney King riots in Los Angeles and President Barack Obama’s historic election, The Courier’s timely news coverage has made it the most influential publication of its kind. In addition to the headlines, America’s Best Weekly highlights the personalities who brought The Courier to life, including founder Edward Nathanial Harleston, Robert L. Vann, and the hundreds of reporters, editors, and photographers that made The Courier so recognizable. Exhibition sponsors include The Pittsburgh Foundation, the Falk Foundation, and the University of Pittsburgh. For more information about America’s Best Weekly: A Century of The Pittsburgh Courier, please visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org. “Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures, An Antiques Appraisal Show” highlights collectibles, heirlooms, and other prized possessions nearly 2,000 members and visitors brought to the History Center for appraisals this fall. Visitors met with more than 40 professional appraisers for a verbal assessment of potential monetary value of their prized paintings, antique toys, sports memorabilia, and much more. Expert Smithsonian conservator Don Williams was on hand to provide visitors with tips on the care and upkeep of their treasures. KDKA-TV camera crews roamed the History Center in search of the most unique items to be included in the highly successful nine-part television series, hosted by History Center president and CEO Andy Masich and KDKA-TV news anchor Ken Rice. Make sure to tune in to upcoming episodes of “Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures” on KDKA-TV : Mon., Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m. Mon., Jan. 24, 7:30 p.m. Mon., Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m. Smithsonian conservator Don Williams (center) and History Center CEO Andy Masich chat with a visitor at “Pittsburgh’s Mon., March 14, 7:30 p.m. New Exhibition Presents an Electrifying Look at Ben Franklin’s Life Set to open April 14, 2011, the History Center’s upcoming exhibition, Ben Franklin: In Search of a Better World, explores the personal side of the legendary statesman – from his upbringing in 18th-century Boston, to his vast political career in Philadelphia, and his extraordinary legacy in the United States and throughout the world. This award-winning exhibition, developed by the Minnesota History Center, includes one-of-a-kind artifacts and more than 25 hands-on interactive stations, allowing visitors to gain a personal understanding of Ben Franklin’s enduring desire to understand and improve the world around him. Ben Franklin: In Search of a Better World features artifacts related to Franklin’s inventions including bifocals, the Franklin stove, the armonica (glass harmonica), and microscope – and his diverse interests related to publishing, firefighting, postal service, libraries and education, abolition of slavery, and government. Also on display will be artifacts and documents from the Revolutionary War period, including an original copy of the United States Constitution with notations from Founding Father John Dickinson. For more information about Ben Franklin: In Search of a Better World, please visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org. Histor-e Visit Vatican Splendors Without Leaving Home Experience Vatican Splendors: A Journey through Faith and Art like never before. The History Center recently launched a 360-degree virtual tour of the new exhibition, allowing visitors to explore 2,000 years of art, history, and culture from the comfort of their own computer screen. Visitors can control their virtual experience by moving the camera up-and-down and side-to-side, as well as zoom in and zoom out. Artifact “hot spots” throughout the tour will reveal unique content, including additional images and information that will expand visitors’ in-museum experience. Virtual tours of Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation and the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum will premiere later this winter. To begin your virtual experience of Vatican Splendors, visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org -> Exhibits & Collections -> Virtual Tours. 6 | The Newsletter of the Senator John Heinz History Center Stay Connected With History Center Happenings Interested in learning more about upcoming History Center exhibits and events? Then join the museum’s E-newsletter mailing list. E-newsletter subscribers enjoy the latest updates on new exhibitions, educational programs, events, publications, membership, and more at the History Center. Sign up at www.heinzhistorycenter.org -> Our Organization -> E-newsletter. Fort Pitt Museum Kicks off Junior Great Race This fall, staff and volunteers from the Fort Pitt Museum helped kick off the 15th annual Junior Great Race with a bang. Check out more photos of this event and other Fort Pitt Museum happenings on the History Center’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SenatorJohnHeinzHistoryCenter. Hidden Treasures.” History Center to Host Fourth Annual Quilter’s Weekend On Jan. 22-23, the History Center will host the fourth annual Quilter’s Weekend, showcasing the unique history of quilting in Western Pennsylvania while encouraging families to share the tradition together. Visitors will enjoy hands-on activities along with quilting displays and demonstrations while having the opportunity to visit quilting vendors and guilds from throughout the region. Featured speakers Marty Ressler and Jan Myers Newbury will discuss this year’s theme of “Old & New” while sharing their quilting knowledge of past techniques and modern additions to the quilting world. The weekend will also feature the Western Pennsylvania Quilt Documentation Project that helps to catalog the history of Southwestern Pennsylvania’s quilts. To make an appointment for the quilt documentation project, please contact Brenda at [email protected] or 724-775-1848. Quilter’s Weekend is free with History Center admission. For more information, please contact Erin Murray at 412-454-6314 or [email protected]. Event details are available at www.heinzhistorycenter.org. Honor Your Family’s Legacy at the History Center Four Major Photograph Collections Go Digital Recently, family and friends gathered to celebrate the 80th birthday of Joseph Stevan Werlinich, Jr. To mark the special occasion, the family decided to create a time capsule in Joe’s name at the History Center. The time capsule, to be opened by family members on Aug. 8, 2088, includes a patch of the Serbian flag, a statue of St. George (the patron saint of the Werlinich family), Joe’s birth and baptismal certificate, photos of family and friends, newspaper articles, and a video of Joe’s life. During a special ceremony, Joe and his family helped place and seal the capsule into the wall at the History Center, where it will wait for future generations of Werlinichs to discover and learn more about their family history. To honor your family’s memory, or for other exciting commemorative opportunities available at the History Center, please contact Erin Engel at 412-454-6321 or [email protected]. Over the past year, nearly 500 images from four archival collections have been digitized and posted online on the Historic Pittsburgh Image Collection website. The collections include the Otto Suburban Dairy; Jewish Sports Hall of Fame of Western Pennsylvania; the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne, and Chicago Railroad Company; and the Hebrew Institute. To view these unique collections, please visit http://digital. library.pitt.edu/images/pittsburgh/. For more information on the Historic Pittsburgh collection, please contact Matt Strauss at 412-454-6362 or [email protected]. Winter 2010-11 makingHISTORY|5 New Members Vatican, from page 1. Many of the items have never been on view outside of the Vatican. Extended Hours Provide Additional Access To accommodate its record-setting crowds, the History Center will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. seven days a week through Jan. 9. Extended evening hours will also be in place during the final weeks of the exhibition and surrounding the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. “The History Center’s extended hours provide even more opportunities for visitors throughout the region to enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime exhibition,” said Masich. “In conjunction with our special matinee discounts and holiday hours, more visitors than ever will have the chance to experience 2,000 years of art, history, and culture.” Weekday Walk-Up Offers Reduced Matinee Admission Visitors interested in seeing Vatican Splendors can also enjoy special discounted afternoon admission. Every Monday through Friday after 1:00 p.m., admission prices are just $16 for adults and seniors and $11 for children (ages 6-12). Children age 5 and under are free. These prices represent a savings on the regular $20 adult, $17 seniors, and $13 children (ages 6-12) admission prices. The “Weekday Walk-Up” discount is available at the History Center box office only. No other discounts apply. This offer is not good for previously purchased tickets. Western Pennsylvania Items Showcase Local Religious History In conjunction with the international treasures inside Vatican Splendors, visitors can also see 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. For more information about exhibit artifacts, membership opportunities, or ticketing details, please visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org. Ms. Brona Adams Ms. Gloria Aiello Ms. Kimberly Albert Ms. Judith Alexander Ms. Susan Alexander Timothy R. Allen Mr. Robert Allen Ms. Yvonne Amos Robert Anderson Mr. Arvid Anderson Mr. James Archer Mr. Anthony Ardelia Ms. Janet Armstrong Ms. Norma Artman Ms. Patrice Ashbaugh Ms. Marcella Ashley Mr. Jeffrey Au Mr. Bob Ault Mr. George L. Austin Mr. Charles Ayers Mr. Robert Azulay Ms. Judith Babarsky Ms. Betty Backo Ms. Carol Baker Mr. Tom B. Baker Ms. Milica Bakic-hayden Mr. Marvin Balaan Mr. Michael Balaban Ms. Charlene Baldwin Ms. Patricia Balena Mr. Robert Balough Ms. Archana Bandi Mr. Linus Barch Mr. Ralph Barclay Mr. & Mrs. T.F. Barnhart Ms. Joanne Bartos Ms. Noreen Bayer Ms. Joan Beatrous Ms. Susan Ruth Beitel Ms. Kristan Belak Ms. Michelle Belfont Mr. Barry Belknap Ms. Suzanne Belles Ms. Elaine Belli Ms. Beth Benckart Mr. James Berkenbaugh Ms. Amy J. Berresford Ms. Mary Bertolino Ms. Nancy Beyerbach Mr. Edward Bich Ms. Mary Biernstein Ms. Melissa Bingman Mr. Thomas Black Ms. Lorraine Blanar Ms. Diane Blanton Mr. Charles F. Bleil Ms. Karen Blumen Ms. Kirstan Boettger Ms. Elaine Bohinsky Mr. Monte Bohna Mr. Eric Bollinger Mr. Richard Bonfiglio Ms. Beth Borrasso Mr. Charles Boucek Ms. Susan Bowers Ms. Kim Bowers Mr. Walter Bowman Mr. Thomas J. Boyd Mr. Robert Boykin Sylvia Bradley . The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust helped to celebrate the opening of Vatican Splendors by including exhibit images on the David L. Lawrence Convention Center as part of this year’s Festival of Lights. Mr. Michael Bradovich Ms. Sandra Brake Ms. Mary Ann Brender Ms. Miriam Breslow Ms. Ellen Briggs Mr. Phil Brind-Amour Ms. Dorothy Brisbane Mr. Edward Brizzi Ms. Michelle Brolley Ms. Cheryl Brooks Mr. John Broscious Mr. Paul Brown Mr. Daniel Brown Mr. William Bryan Mr. Lawrence Bucklew Mr. Richard Budd Ms. Mary Lou Bulseco Ms. Lynn Burgan Ms. Karen Burger Ms. Mary Burlando Mr. Mark Burnes Ms. Judith Burnham Ms. Julie Buscher Mr. Mark Bushnell Mr. Charles M. Butler Mr. Russell Butwinski Ms. Mary Byrum Ms. Elaine Cahill Ms. Kathleen Carley Mr. Damian Carnegie Ms. Tracy Carner Ms. Susan Caro Ms. Janet Carson Ms. Margaret Cartwright Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Casciato Mr. Paul Cass Mr. Alan Chamberlain Mr. Alan Chamberlain Ms. Donna Charles Ms. Marilyn Charters Mr. Marshall Cherner Mr. Andrew Churman Mr. Gerry Ciancione Ms. Michelle Cindrich Ms. Lori Cirilano Ms. Susan Clark Ms. Beth Clites Ms. Mary-Margaret Conjelko Ms. Catherine Conte Ms. Diane Conti Mr. Thomas Cooper Ms. Barbara Costanzo Mr. Mark Cotter Mr. James Cotts Ms. Ruth Ann Cousins Ms. Betty Coyle Ms. Jill Craig Mr. Charles Criss Ms. Jane Crissman Mr. Tom Critchlow Ms. Lucy Crocker Ms. Victoria S. Cubiero Ms. Barbara Cuff Ms. Michele Cusack Elizabeth Cwenar Ms. Joanne Cwiek Ms. Marlene Daley Mr. Rob Davis Ms. Cynthia Dec Ms. Linda Defeo Ms. Janet Degnan Mr. Phil Delmer Mr. John Delvecchio Mr. Michael DeMarco Ms. Lisa DiCerbo Mr. Jack Diehl Mr. Floyd Dierker Ms. Patricia Digiovine Mr. Mike Dilworth Ms. Marilyn Dimatteis Ms. Lenore E. Dixon Mr. Dennis Dominick Ms. Mary Grace Dorsett Ms. Elizabeth A. Douglas Ms. Jeannette Drake Mr. Anthony Drane Mr. Tim Drouin Professor Joe Werlinich & Ms. Patricia Dunkis Mr. Michael Dunmeyer Ms. Audrey Dunn Ms. Irene Durkin Mr. John Dyba Ms. Kimberly Earton Ms. Helen Eaton Ms. Mary Jane Edwards Mr. William Ehling Mr. John Ellenberger Ms. Judith Ellenbogen Dr. Lawrence Ellis Mr. Harold Ennulat Mr. Phillip Esno Ms. Louise Esposito Ms. Deborah Essig Ms. Kelly Estes The Caputo Family Ms. Althea M. Farabaugh Ms. Mildred Farley Ms. Kathleen Feinstein Ms. Linda Ferguson Mr. George Ferrance Mr. C Ferrara Mr. David Ferraro Ms. Patricia Figulski Ms. Patricia Fisher Ms. Rita Flaherty Mr. Robert Flemming Ms. Anita Fletcher Mr. Ryan Floyd Mr. Jack France Ms. Mary Ellen Frank Ms. Jennifer Franz Ms. Frances Frederick Mr. Thomas Frey Ms. Natalie Friedburg Mr. Mark Frisch Ms. Virginia Frizzi Ms. Carol Frye Ms. Linda Fryman Ms. Narda Funk Mr. William Galbraith Ms. Kathleen Gallagher Ms. Anna Gariti Ms. Jennifer Garrett Ms. Bobbi Garris Mr. & Mrs. Arthur F. Garvey Mr. William Gavlak Library & Archives Accessions The following books have recently been added to the History Center’s collections: Visitors can touch a bronze cast of Pope John Paul II’s hand in the closing gallery of the Vatican Splendors exhibition. Benedicta (St. Benedict Academy yearbook) 1951-1953. Gift of Mimi Giroux. Who Stole the Keeshka? (album). Field gathered. The Tower, most of the years between 1946 and 1998 (Central Catholic High School yearbook). Gift of Central Catholic High School (Pittsburgh). Slovaks in Canada and the United States. Gift of Lynn Labun. History and biographies of the Coogan-Quinn families. Gift of James Coogan. Operation Brothers’ Brother. Gift of Lauren Uhl. Vatican Splendors is organized and circulated in conjunction with the Congregazione per l’Evangelizzazione dei Popoli of the Vatican City State. The exhibition is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in association with the Senator John Heinz History Center. Objects in the exhibition are on loan from The Reverenda Fabbrica of Saint Peter, the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, the Vatican Library, the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, and the Apostolic Floreria. Additional objects are on loan by the Papal Swiss Guard and private collections. Mr. Edward Geilfuss Ms. Nancy Geraci Mr. & Mrs. Michael R. Geraci Mr. Richard Gergerich Ms. Kristina Gerszten Ms. Suzanne Gidel Mr. Robert Gieder Ms. Mary Gillette Ms. Gay Good Ms. Janine Gould Mr. Michael Govi Mr. John Grajcar Mr. Donald Granata Mr. James Grassi Ms. Marianne Green Mr. John Grefenstette Mr. Keith Griffin Mr. Daniel J. Griffin Ms. Noreen Griffith Mr. Ernest Groover Ms. Ruth H. Grubb Ms. Carla Ann Guzzo Mr. David Hagy Mr. Albert Hall Ms. Linda A. Hall Mr. Richard Hansen Ms. Beverly Harcum Ms. Brenda Harris Ms. Linda Harris Mr. Herbert Hartle Ms. Karen Hartley Mr. Myron Hartos Mr. Patrick Haver Ms. Peggy Lou Hays Ms. Debra Hazenstab Mr. Andre Heinz Ms. Jacqualine Helkowski Ms. Mary Alice Hennessey Mr. Brian Henry Ms. Pamela Hess Mr. Jonathan Hill Mr. Lawrence Hitchens Ms. Janet Hoffman Mr. Regis Hoffman Ms. Theresa Holman Ms. Lorraine Horner Ms. Annie Jo Howard Ms. Nancy Howser Ms. Claire Huebner Mr. Lyndall Huggler Ms. Mary Hughes Ms. Jean Anne Hull Ms. Samantha Humanic Ms. Donna Huntermark Ms. Rita Ickes Ms. Jacqueline Jablonski Ms. Carolyn Magiera Ms. Marion Magill Ms. Marsha Maietta Ms. Rama Mallampalli Mr. Nick Manjerovic Mr. Gene Marcelli Mr. Larry Marcinko Mr. William Markle Mr. Joe Martino Ms. Suzanne Martone Ms. Sharon Matthews Ms. Sandra Mccann Ms. Ann Mccarthy Ms. Pam Mccready Mr. Roger Mcdonough Mr. Neil A. McGee Ms. Lisa Mcgreal Ms. Patricia McKenna Ms. Rosemarie Mckenna Ms. Laura Mclafferty Mr. Joseph Mcnally Mr. Joseph Mehl Mr. Daniel Meinert Mr. Gregory Mellinger Ms. Ursula Mellinger Ms. Beth Meteny Mr. Jeff Michael Ms. Sybil Mierley Ms. Mary Ellen Miller Ms. Michelle Miller Ms. Barbara Miller Ms. Helen Miller Ms. Mary Lou Mills Mr. Kevin Minerich Mr. Richard Minutello Mr. Bart G. Moore Mr. Sally Morton Ms. Laura Moser Mr. Mark Moser Mr. Anthony R. Munson Shirley Muschick Ms. Joann Nalesnick Mr. Joseph W. Napiecek Ms. Margaret Nastra Mr. Bruce Newell Mr. Michael Nichloson Ms. Margaret Nied Mr. Charles Nieman Mr. Donald Nock Ms. Linda Nyman Mr. John O’connell Ms. Janet O’connor Ms. Eileen O’neil Ms. Patricia O’shea Ms. Ann Obara Mr. Robert Ohearn Mr. Robert Olmsted Organ Atlas of Pittsburgh, 2010 by the Organ Historical Society. Gift of Suzanna Gilliland. Perrysville telephone directory, 1950. Gift of John Schalcosky. Bedford Dwellings. Gift of Mary Grace Denk. The following items have recently been added to the History Center archives: Bill Ayoob Two reels of 35mm film marked “Rege Cordic Shorts;” short promotional pieces on Shadyside that feature Rege Cordic, a popular Pittsburgh radio announcer in the 1940s, 50s, and early 1960s. Mr. Timothy Olsen Mr. Chris Opfer Ms. Joanne Osborn Mr. Kenneth Ovell Ms. Jennifer Owen Mr. Robert Pacek Ms. Mary Lou Pacella Mr. Christopher Pacione Ms. Marilyn Painter Mr. Paul Palevsky Ms. Elaine Palmieri Mr. Edward Palombizio Ms. Patty Parise Ms. Margaret Paserba Ms. Michele Patterson Mr. George Pavlovich Mr. Robert Pelis Mr. Jared Penburg Mr. Dale Perelman Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas V. Petrou Mr. Jon Piersol Mr. Tod Pike Mr. Jeff Pilkington Mr. Brian Pinkerton Ms. Susan Pish Mr. Petrus Pistorius Ms. Alice Planz Mr. William C. Pohlmann Mr. Daniel Politoske Mr. Steve Pollak Mr. William Poller Ms. Patricia Pope Mr. Mark Prybyl Ms. Lee Puig-Antich Ellie Puskarich Mr. Michael Quinn Ms. Sophia Radinsky Mr. Ronald Ragen Mr. Matthew Ragen M. Iris Ramos Ms. Gretchen Rasp Mr. Harry Reagle Ms. Beverley Rebovich Ms. Barbara Rebovich Mr. John Reed Ms. Judy Reese Ms. Lynn Regina Ms. Katherine Reilly Ms. Stephanie Riccardi Ms. Stephanie Riccardi Mr. Charles Ridisin Mr. Robert Rightnour Mr. Richard Rishel Mr. Michael Rizzi Ms. Sandra Robbibaro Mr. Robert Robertson Ms. Amy Robinson Mr. Jack Roche Mr. F.H. Rogan Mr. Lawrence Rohrer Ms. Margaret Romestar Mr. Stuart Rosen Mr. Richard Ross Mr. William Roth Mr. Bernard Rottschaeffer Ms. Carol Rubritz Mr. Richard C. Ruffalo Ms. Rosemary Rupert Mr. Lawrence Ruppel Ms. Jean Russell Ms. Mona Saba Mr. James Sahovey Mr. Ronald Sampson Mr. Mark Sanders Ms. Patricia Sanders Mr. Brian Sandor Mr. Michael Santelli Mr. Michael Santelli Mr. Michael Santelli Mr. Rocco Santucci Mr. Matthew Sartori Ms. Robert A. Sauro Mr. James Saveikis Ms. Kathleen Saylor Mr. Howard Keith Saylor Mr. Kenny Saylor Ms. Suzann Saylor Ms. Robin Sayre Mr. Terry Scelfo Mr. Thomas Schaal Mr. David Schaub Ms. Rebekah Scheid Mr. Lewis Scheiderer Ms. Dorothy Scheller Ms. Donna Schemon Ms. Bridget Schessler Mr. George Schexnader Mr. Paul Schrading Ms. Denise Schram Ms. Jean Schulte Mr. Richard Sebastian Rev. James Seeley Ms. Cindi Seka Ms. Cynthia Sepety Mr. Henry Sepp Mr. John Shank Ms. Nancy Sheehan Mr. John Sherby Ms. Terri Shidemantle Ms. Lisa Shiring Ms. Amy Shullick Ms. Annette Silverman Mr. William Simon Ms. Marzella Simpson Ms. Moira A. Singer Ms. Mary Sirofchuck Mr. Jeffrey Sivek Ms. Elaine Skerlong Mr. Mike Slates Mr. Peter Small Mr. Joseph Smith Mr. Gerry Smith Mr. Andrew Smith-Hoffman Mr. Tom Smolinski Ms. Lisa Spano Ms. Eileen Speelman Ms. Sally Sperl Mr. Leroy Spiller Mr. Brett Stahl Mr. Dennis Stebick Ms. Natalie Stefanik Ms. Stacey Steiner Mr. C. Thomas Steiner Ms. Margo Steinsdoerfer Ms. Vicki Stelma Mr. Kevin M. Stemmler Ms. Maryann F. Steward Ms. Alice Stewart Ms. Suzanne Stewart Ms. Debra Stewart Ms. Christine Stives Ms. Eleanor Stoltz Ms. Hazel Stone Ms. Elizabeth Stone Ms. Rose Straley Ms. Mary Ann Street Mr. Robert J. Studnicki Ms. Beverly Sullivan Ms. Kathleen Susa Ms. Veronica Svitek Dr. & Mrs. Michael Swanson Ms. Kathryn Sylba Mr. Leonard Szafraniec Mr. Leonard Szafraniec III Ms. Terri Talleri Mr. Donald Tappe Mr. Donald Tasser Ms. Sharon Taylor Ms. Annamarie Tempero Ms. Cecilia Thompson Ms. Marian Thompson Mr. Leonard Thompson Ms. Beverly Thornton Ms. Mildred Thorwart Ms. Barbara Tischler Ms. Gail Titus Ms. Linda Torres Mr. Roger Torriero Ms. Suzanne Trenney Ms. Shirley Tucker Ms. Carrie Urey Ms. Deborah Uzarski Gina Valeriano Mr. Frank Vertosick Ms. Nancy Verzella Ms. Emily Viehland Mr. Timothy Vigrass Ms. Mary Vincent Mr. James Vinski Mr. J. Larry Vota Mr. John A. Wagner Ms. Barbara Wakefield Ms. Sheila Wallace Ms. Patricia Walsh Ms. Sylvia Walters Mr. Robert Wanke Ms. Deborah Warnelis Ms. Deirdre Watkins Mr. David Weale Mr. Sigrid Wecht Mr. Donald P. Wei Ms. Barbara Weinschenk Mr. Charles Weinstock Mr. John Weldon Mr. Anthony Wells Ms. Terri Welsch Ms. Diane Werley Mr. John West Mr. Richard White Ms. Jackie Wierzchowski Ms. Janice Wilamowski Mr. Phillip Wildenhain Mr. William Williams Ms. Natalie Williams Ms. Edna Williams Ms. Carol Williamson Ms. Barbara Wilson Ms. Judith Wilson Ms. Helen Wilson Ms. Ann Windish Ms. Susan Winicour Mr. Robert Witherspoon Mr. Michael Wojcik Ms. Mary Wolfe Mr. Sidney Wolfson Ms. Diane Woodyard Mr. Donald Woytowitz Ms. Leslie Wright Mr. Tom Wroblewski Ms. Mary Wycoff Ms. Paula Yablonsky Ms. Constance L. Yarris Ms. Cecilia Yetter Ms. Carla G. Young Pastor Karen Younger Mr. Mike Zahradnik Ms. Kathy Zerzega Ms. Rosemary Zidow Mr. W. Daniel Zimmerman Ms. Barbara Zordan Museum Accessions Elaine Andras Baseball autographed by Ralph Kiner and Stan Musial Glen J. Beech Kennywood Park wood sign Katherine Brown Bridesmaid’s gown, 1925, worn by Ruth Rankin Leonard Oliver Carter III Duquesne Keg-o-Beer cone-top can Dr. Diego Chaves for Colombia en Pittsburgh The Catleya Award Wayne Dadig Pittsburgh Baseball Club home jersey worn by donor for the championship 1995 season Arthur Dobbins St. James High/Catholic State Champs/49-50 patch, St. James P.C.I.A.A. State Champions, 1951-52 trophy Henry and Mary Ewalt Henry Ewalt’s Westinghouse ID badge, Pirates All-Star baseball cap, Pirates “Buc Fever” handkerchief James L. Fonzi Union Switch and Signal test set, set of relays, ID badge Ruth Frank Honorary Pittsburgh Police badge, collection of military insignia belonging to William K. Frank Betsy Gerson Sewing machine from Gerson Brothers tailor shop Catherine Gimbus (Newdomski-Bogovich) WWII duffle bag used by the donor Don and Pat Guter Marine Corps baseball uniform and hat of Joseph G. Guter Paul Harrison Pittsburgh Pirates vinyl sign Patricia Hauser Baptismal dress belonging to donor’s father, Paul Edgar Daughterty Malcolm Hay Desk and chair used at the Pennsylvania Constitutional Convention The Joseph Ivcevich Family A McKeesport High School football pin/charm, 1959 Edwin Kittell Two domino sets used by August Wilson Donald Lancaster and Faye Bradwick A collection of 15 glass bottles and five regional trolley tokens Tom McGee St. Canice, PCIAA state champion trophy, 1964 and Alhambra Catholic Invitational Tournament 1st place trophy, St. Canice, 1963 Christopher Milne Fur sample bouquet from Azen’s Furs, 1968 Virginia Noceti Green chiffon prom gown worn by donor to her South Hills high school senior prom on Jan. 28, 1944 Barbara Peake Shever Uncle Sam costume worn by donor’s father-in-law, John Peake Jeanne Premozic Baptismal gown worn by the donor’s great aunt Richard O. Price Dollar Bank promotional cloth tape measure Tess Eggert Papers and photographs that relate to Eggert’s service and Japanese surrender on the USS Missouri. Museum, James M. Cornelius, PhD-Curator Captain William Wardle Barker Papers, 1861-1896, 1988. Gregg Ficery Barney Dreyfuss postcard image by G.G. Bains, c. 1909. Arline Rosenberg Samuel Rosenberg Family Papers and Photographs, c. 1920-1980. Georgia Historical Society, Library and ArchivesNora Lewis, Director Clifford Brown Connelley Papers 1907, 1920-1923. Jean Thomas Clarke M. Thomas Papers, c 1942- c 2009; includes materials from his service in the Army towards the end of WWII, correspondence, publications, articles, research materials, reporter notes, and unpublished manuscripts. Paul Glabicki Pittsburgh Camera Club, Glass Plates, 1912. Sally Biel Letters to donor’s mother, Zelma Palmer, from Dr. Jonas Salk regarding her blood tests, letters from Salk about testing dates and times, a poem written by Zelma Palmer. John and Clare Larkin Documents and photographs pertaining to the ground breaking, construction and dedication of the Liberty Tunnels “Tubes” in Pittsburgh and the Holland Tunnel in New York City. Progressive Music Pittsburgh Maulers equipment trunk John Prucnal Harmarville Hurricanes championship jacket, “19521956, U.S. Champs,” USSFA trophy, Open Cup Finalists, John “Lav” Prucnal, 1952-1953, USSFA trophy, National Open Cup, 1951-1952 Otto Reed Zelienople Pure Milk Company fly swatter, State College Creamery pint container, State College Creamery bottle lid Chip Richter The Thomas R. Mackey Baking Company crate Paula S. Riemer and Murray J. Sittsamer 50 year service pin from International Association of Sheet Metal Workers Lincoln Collection-Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Arthur J. Rooney, Jr. Four poster prints depicting former Pittsburgh Steelers Bill Dudley and Elbie Nickel To help celebrate the Vatican Splendors exhibition, current and new History Center members are automatically entered to win a flight to Rome. Buy a new History Center membership or give one as a gift and get at least one free ticket to see Vatican Splendors. Hurry, offer is good through Dec. 23, 2010. Please call Megan Kuniansky at 412-454-6436 for more details. Courtesy of Delta Air Lines. Total ticket voucher value is $2,000. Flight vouchers also can be used for another destination, but cannot be redeemed for cash. Drawing will be held on 1/12/11. Flight vouchers expire 11/30/11. Grazie. Large crowds, including many school groups, have lined up to see this once-in-a-lifetime exhibition. Second Annual Ability Pittsburgh Program Educates Students with Disabilities More than 500 students with disabilities and their chaperones visited the History Center this fall for the second annual “Ability Pittsburgh” event. The program, designed to prepare students for career and learning opportunities after high school, included more than 30 national and local corporations, schools, and youth support organizations that met with students and discussed future employment options available to them. “Ability Pittsburgh” also offered information related to health & fitness, self-advocacy, and technologies available to assist in everyday living. For more information about the History Center’s education outreach efforts, please contact Terri Blanchette at 412-454-6411 or [email protected]. 6| The Newsletter of the Senator John Heinz History Center Ms. Elizabeth I. Jacob Ms. Orlinda Janiors Ms. Diane Jernigan Ms. Leigh Jerz Ms. Jonnie Joseph Ms. Judith C. Jungling Ms. Judith C. Jungling Mr. Michael Kaminski Mr. Jayant Kapadia Ms. Suzanne Kapusta Mr. Steve Karas Mr. Martin Karl Ms. Debra Katich M. Katz Ms. Lillian Kauffman Ms. Rebecca Keevican Mr. Robert Keim Ms. Jennifer Kell Mr. Robert P. Kelly Mr. Leon Kelly Ms. Paulette Kelly Mr. Robert M. Kemper Mr. Vincent Kerfonta Ms. Margaret Kerr Mr. D. Scott Kerr Mr. Robert Kesicki Mr. Thomas Kijowski Ms. Linda Kish Mr. Joshua Klicker Ms. Diane Klimas Ms. Janet Kerfonta Kocevar Mr. Craig Kociela Mr. Frank Kohler Ms. Carolyn Kohut Ms. Cordelia Kondas Ms. Rebecca Kopriva Mr. Frank Kosela Ms. Bernadette Koval Ms. Elizabeth Kripp Mr. Kenneth Krivy Ms. Sally Kupchock Ms. Lois Lamanna Mr. Roy Lammey Mr. James Lang Ms. M. Langen Ms. Liane Laughlin Mr. Wade Lawrence Ms. Sheri Lazar Mr. Thomas Leak Ms. Joyce Ann Lee Mr. Charles Leiss Mr. Brad Lena Mrs. Jacqueline Lescott Ms. Regina Likar Cara A. Lindberg Mr. James Lively Ms. Linda Loewer Mr. Edward Loibl Mr. Bob Lokar Ms. Helen Lorinc Mr. Bill Lucas Ms. Catherine Macko Dr. Murray Sachs Items related to the donor’s training and career in medicine Ned Schano “White out” t-shirts and towel from 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs Sports and Exhibition Authority Artifacts related to the G-20 Summit Steve Tritch Set of six Westinghouse logo coasters Rev. Dr. Arthur W. Turfa and Dr. Alexander F. Turfa, III, in memory of their grandmother Wedding dress worn by Lila (Lillian) Adorjan (Adorian), Aug. 18, 1909 Elizabeth L. Verterano Koppers Company bottle and pen, zinc die cast samples from St. Joseph Lead Company of Monaca, Pa. and a coin commemorating the Pittsburgh bicentennial Janis Waitkus WQED pin backed button featuring Daniel the Striped Tiger John Philip Young Jr. Materials, including the boat, that document the championship powerboat racing career of Chuck Young collected for display in the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum History Center Enriches Pittsburgh’s Ninth Grade Students History Center Welcomes New Café For the fourth consecutive year, the History Center will partner with the Pittsburgh Public School District’s “9th Grade Nation” program. Throughout the month of December, a total of 3,500 Pittsburgh Public Schools freshmen will visit the History Center and participate in a tour designed by “9th Grade Nation” civics teachers, Social Studies curriculum writers, and the The History Center is pleased to announce the opening of its brand new café, operated by Mixstirs. Located on the History Center’s first floor, Mixstirs offers a variety of sandwiches, salads, soups, and beverages, and is open to the public 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week. Come on down to Mixstirs this holiday season to enjoy a hot coffee, cool smoothie, or delicious wrap! History Center’s education staff. Following the tour, students will produce labels for selected artifacts at the History Center that will be used to create a youth guide about individuals and institutions that have affected change in Western Pennsylvania. For more information about the History Center’s education outreach programs, please contact Terri Blanchette at 412-454-6411 or [email protected]. Winter 2010-11 makingHISTORY|7 Fall 2009 makingHISTORY|7 SENATOR JOHN HEINZ HISTORY CENTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES Arthur L. Baldwin Esther L. Barazzone, Ph. D. Susie Barbour David E. Barensfeld Charles W. Bitzer Nadine E. Bognar Commissioner J. Bracken Burns, Sr. Steven H. Cohen Estelle F. Comay, Esq. The Honorable Jay Costa, Jr. Charles J. Dougherty, Ph.D. The Honorable Brian L. Ellis The Honorable Mike Fisher Alvaro Garcia-Tunon Stan Geier Laurence Glasco, Ph.D. Chuck Hammel Franco Harris Donald J. Heberle Tod Hunt Gerald F. MacCleary James C. Martin, Esq. Sandy Mellon Ralph J. Papa Robert N. Peirce, Jr., Esq. Jack B. Piatt The Honorable John R. Pippy Paul M. Pohl Art Rooney II Dan D. Sandman Kenneth G. Sawyer Lynne Schmidt Carol Semple Thompson Margaret Snavely Kaveri Subbarao H. Woodruff Turner, Esq. Bruce Wiegand Dennis Yablonsky A Museum of the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania 1212 Smallman Street Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4200 Emeritus Trustees & Honorary Trustees Robert Barensfeld John F. Bitzer, Jr. Frank V. Cahouet Joseph Calihan John P. Davis, Jr. Stephen W. Graffam, Esq. Teresa Heinz* Maxwell King William C. King Robert B. Knutson* The Honorable Frank J. Lucchino David McCullough Martin G. McGuinn The Honorable Tim Murphy The 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 Communications Jessica Rae Silay, Designer/Editor Brady Smith, Communications Manager Lisa Dundon, Manager of Multimedia Communications Publication of makingHISTORY is underwritten in part by the James O’Hara Denny III Memorial Fund. HISTORYCENTEREXHIBITS Robert J. Cindrich, Chairman, Board of Trustees Stephen R. Tritch, Past Chairman, Board of Trustees Beverlynn Elliott, Vice Chair, Board of Trustees Joe W. Trotter, Jr., Ph.D., Vice Chair, Board of Trustees Paul O’Neill, Jr., Treasurer, Board of Trustees Sigo Falk, Secretary, Board of Trustees Andrew E. Masich, President & CEO, Senator John Heinz History Center First Floor NEW! Vatican Splendors: A Journey Through Faith and Art (through Jan. 9); John Heinz: A Western Pennsylvania Legacy; Kidsburgh (mezzanine); Vintage Vehicles Second Floor Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation; Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum Third Floor Western 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! Beat 'Em Bucs - The Story of the 1960 Pittsburgh Pirates (through Jan. 16); NEW! Angels of Mercy - Sisters in Healthcare in Western Pennsylvania (through Jan. 9); American’s Best Weekly: A Century of The Pittsburgh Courier (opens Feb. 11); Special Collections Gallery; Glass: Shattering Notions; Heinz 57 Fifth Floor Clash of Empires: The British, French, and Indian War, 1754-1763 Sixth Floor Wrought Metal Treasures from the Blum Collection Help Wanted! Calendar of Events Fourth Annual Quilters Weekend Sat., Jan. 22, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sun., Jan. 23, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. See page 5 for details. Freedom Riders Teen Town Hall Webcast Wed., Feb. 9, 2011, 1 - 3:00 p.m. Senator John Heinz History Center The Smithsonian National American History Museum is presenting a national Teen Town Hall webcast about the Freedom Riders PBS documentary. Six Smithsonian Affiliates, including the History Center, will participate in this national webcast and following the webcast, hold local discussions with teens and Freedom Riders from the region. History Uncorked: Speakeasy Celebration Fri., Feb. 18, 2011, 6:30 - 10:30 p.m. See page 3 for details. Visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org for the latest information on upcoming events. Teaching Freedom of the Press with The Pittsburgh Courier Thurs. March 3, 2011 Area educators will join History Center staff, curators, and local experts for an evening of lectures, workshops, and educational sessions designed to connect local educators with ideas for teaching Freedom of the Press using The Pittsburgh Courier as a case study. The free, evening program offers three (3) Act 48 credit hours with online pre-registration. National History Day Sat., March 12, 2011 - High School Juniors Sun., March 13, 2011 - High School Seniors Make your contribution to history by becoming a volunteer at the History Center, Fort Pitt Museum, or Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village. The History Center offers many benefits to volunteers including discounts on membership and in the museum shop, seasonal gatherings, and free parking while volunteering. Open to students grades 6-12, National History Day encourages students to research history in an exciting and creative way. To apply to become a History Center volunteer, visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org to fill out an online application. Franklin Family Fun Day For more information, please contact our volunteer program director, Sandra Baker at 412-454-6412 or [email protected]. April 30, 2011, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Ben Franklin’s life was full of accomplishments as an inventor, scientist, politician, and the first international celebrity. Discover more about Franklin inside the exhibition and enjoy unique hands-on activities for the whole family.