2012 Fall - Senator John Heinz History Center

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Volume 21 • No. 1 • Fall 2012
MAKING
HISTORY
The Newsletter of the Senator John Heinz History Center
In association with the Smithsonian Institution
Ready for Kickoff: Gridiron Glory Debuts in Pittsburgh
IN THIS ISSUE
Sports Artifact Spotlight:
Pro Football’s Birth Certificate
Page 2
2012 History Maker Award
Dinner Honorees
Page 3
Totally Groovy:
1968 Exhibit Opens Feb. 1
Page 4
Fifth Annual Pittsburgh’s
Hidden Treasures Event
Page 5
History By The Numbers:
FY 2012 Annual Report
Pages 6-7
Membership Cards to Feature
Historic Pittsburgh Designs
Page 9
Beginning Oct. 6, a new exhibition will open at the Senator John Heinz History Center
as the most comprehensive traveling exhibit ever created on America’s favorite sport.
Gridiron Glory: The Best of the Pro
Football Hall of Fame will make its
national debut at the History Center
this fall before embarking on a nationwide
tour. The Pittsburgh exhibition is made
possible by Highmark Blue Cross
Blue Shield, the presenting sponsor.
Created in partnership with the Pro
Football Hall of Fame, Gridiron Glory
includes more than 200 artifacts that
focus on the history of pro football, from its
humble beginnings in Pittsburgh to its rise
as one of the world’s most beloved sports.
Gridiron Glory recognizes the game’s
pioneers from Knute Rockne and
Jim Thorpe all the way to today’s stars
such as Drew Brees and Peyton Manning
through unique artifacts from the Pro
Football Hall of Fame collection. A
dozen interactive activities and videos
from the vaults of NFL Films will ensure
every visitor experiences the passion and
pride of professional football.
Many of the items featured in the
Gridiron Glory exhibition have never
been seen outside of the Hall of Fame.
Artifact highlights include:
• The 1892 Allegheny Athletic
Association accounting ledger
featuring William “Pudge”
Heffelfinger, known as “Pro
Football’s Birth Certificate;”
• Artifacts from pro football’s
pioneers, such as Knute Rockne,
Jim Thorpe, Red Grange,
Johnny “Blood” McNally,
Sammy Baugh, and Bobby Layne;
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Items from the golden era of pro
football, including Jim Brown’s
jersey, Vince Lombardi’s coaching
diagrams, Dick Butkus’ helmet,
Johnny Unitas’ jersey,
Tom Dempsey’s kicking shoe, and
Tom Landry’s iconic coaching hat;
Highlights from the NFL’s
greatest running backs, such as
footballs from O.J. Simpson and
Eric Dickerson, and jerseys from
Tony Dorsett, Walter Payton,
Bo Jackson, and Barry Sanders;
Artifacts from record-breaking
quarterbacks, including John Elway’s
jersey from the 1986 AFC
championship season, Joe Montana’s
Super Bowl XXIII MVP football, and
Dan Marino’s footballs for career
yardage and pass completions records.
Gridiron Glory will also include a
special exhibit section featuring items
from Hall of Fame Steelers, including:
• Art Rooney’s elevator console from
the “Immaculate Reception;”
• Terry Bradshaw’s uniform from
Super Bowl XIV, on loan from
the Smithsonian Institution;
• Franco Harris’ cleats from
his legendary career;
• Joe Greene’s game-used helmet;
• Lynn Swann’s 1978 Monday
Night Football game ball; and
• Jack Lambert’s jersey
from his final season.
Lace up your shoulder pads and
tighten your chinstrap. It’s football
season in Pittsburgh.
Presenting sponsor
Sponsors
Bob and Joan Peirce
For updated exhibit and
event information, visit
www.heinzhistorycenter.org.
Tickets are now on sale through
www.showclix.com or by calling
1-888-71-TICKETS. Exhibit tickets are
$15 for adults, $13 for seniors (age 62+),
$10 for students and children (age 6-17),
and free for children (age 5 and under).
Tickets may also be purchased on-site
at the History Center box office.
SportS ArtifAct Spotlight
Professional Football’s Birth Certificate
Here’s the Playbook:
Gridiron Glory Events
To complement the blockbuster Gridiron Glory:
The Best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame exhibition,
the History Center has assembled a hard-hitting lineup
of public programs this fall. Be sure to visit the Events
page at www.heinzhistorycenter.org for the most
up-to-date details on Gridiron Glory happenings:
Black Tie Tailgate Preview Party
Thurs.,Oct.4,2012•6:30–10p.m.
Put on your black (and gold) ties and join legendary
Steelers and Pro Football Hall of Famers to celebrate the
world premiere of Gridiron Glory at the History Center.
Tickets are $250 for individuals and $400 for patrons. For
more information, contact Mark Burnett at 412-454-6405
or [email protected].
Gridiron Glory Kickoff and Pep Rally
Sat.,Oct.6,2012•10a.m.–Noon
Help the History Center kick off its newest exhibition,
Gridiron Glory, with a special pep rally inside the
History Center and a family-friendly tailgate outside
in the 12th and Smallman Street parking lot featuring
guest appearances by Steelers Hall of Famers, live
entertainment, tailgate food, and much more.
Steelers’ Hall of Fame Busts
Oct. 2012
View all 22 of the Steelers’ Hall of Fame busts, on loan
from the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio
this October. Be the first to see the busts of Jack Butler
and Dermontti Dawson, the newest Steelers inducted
into the Hall of Fame.
Members-Only Gridiron Glory Night
Wed.,Oct.24,2012•5:30–7:30p.m.
This special tour will take members behind the scenes
of the Gridiron Glory exhibit. For more information,
please contact Shirley Gaudette at 412-454-6436 or
[email protected].
BY ANNE MADARASz, CO-DIRECTOR, WESTERN PENNSYLvANIA SPORTS MUSEUM
As visitors enter Gridiron Glory: The Best of the Pro Football Hall of
Fame this fall, they will see a small ledger sheet encased in glass. The
ledger page records the $500 paid to William “Pudge” Heffelfinger
to compete that day for the Allegheny Athletic Association (AAA)
football team. Dated Nov. 12, 1892, the ledger documents the birth of
professional football here in Pittsburgh 120 years ago.
Well-established by the
testifies to his $500 “performance
1890s, football flourished
bonus.” Pro football, born in
at the region’s colleges and
Pittsburgh that day, would
universities, as well as at
move west and blossom in Ohio
amateur athletic clubs. Fans,
in the 1920s into the league
drawn to the game by the
we know now as the National
often-violent action and
Football League. It took 40
athleticism, had turned out
years from Heffelfinger’s paid
in the thousands for a contest
performance until Pittsburgh
between the rival AAA and
had a professional franchise –
the Pittsburgh Athletic Club
first known as the Pirates and
(PAC) in October 1892. When
eventually as the Steelers –
that game ended in a 6-6 tie,
founded in 1933 by Art Rooney
a rematch was scheduled for
Sr. In the following 80 years, the
Nov. 12. Snow kept attendance
Steelers franchise would rewrite
down to 3,000 fans that day
the record books, establishing an
and disagreements delayed
unmatched legacy of football in
the game’s start. But when the
Pittsburgh.
Pudge
Heffelfinger
AAA finally took the field, three
ringers including Heffelfinger, a
Visitors to the History Center’s
former All-American at Yale and the premier
newest exhibition, Gridiron Glory:
player of his era, joined the club’s regulars.
The Best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, which
opens on Oct. 6, will learn more about the history of
Heffelfinger scored the only touchdown during
pro football from its birth in 1892 through today.
the Nov. 12 game, giving the AAA a 4-0 win in
a contest shortened by impending darkness.
For more information on the Western Pennsylvania
Though the AAA never admitted to paying
Sports Museum, visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org
Heffelfinger, the faded ink on the ledger page
and click on the Sports Museum tab.
Art of the Steelers Features
Local Gridiron Heroes
NFL PLAY 60 Training Camp
In conjunction with the Gridiron Glory: The Best of
the Pro Football Hall of Fame exhibition this fall, the
History Center will open a complementary art exhibit
featuring some of Pittsburgh’s greatest athletes.
Sun.,Nov.11,2012•10a.m.–3p.m.
Bring the family to the History Center for a day of fun
football activities. Test your football skills with drills
developed by NFL PLAY 60 to help lead an active and
healthy lifestyle. Take a crash course in the Football 101
session, taught by local coaches. Learn about new trends in
sports nutrition, safety, and fitness from local athletes. Then
immerse yourself in the 120-year history of professional
football with docent-led tours of Gridiron Glory.
Located in the 4th floor Community Gallery, Art of the
Steelers will include more than 50 original paintings
and drawings of Steeler legends from the collection of
Art Rooney Jr., who worked closely with award winning
artists Merv Corning, Denny Karchner, and Ron
Mahoney to create this collection that recalls the men
that helped to make Pittsburgh the City of Champions.
Pittsburgh Steelers’ 80th Season Celebration
Sat.,Nov.17,2012
Celebrate the Pittsburgh Steelers' 80th season at a special
public event featuring Steelers alumni at the History Center.
Steelers’ Six Super Bowl Trophies
Nov.23-29,2012
Wear your black and gold the week following Thanksgiving
and take your photo alongside the Lombardi trophies
from all six of the Steelers’ Super Bowl victories.
An Immaculate Reception: The 40th
Anniversary of the NFL’s Greatest Play
On loan from the sports art collection of Art Rooney Jr.,
the works capture Hall of Famers such as “The Chief” Art
Rooney Sr., Joe Greene, John Stallworth (shown above),
Lynn Swann, Terry Bradshaw, Franco Harris, and more.
Third Annual Bocce Tournament Raises Nearly
$92,000 for Italian American Endowed Fund
The 2012 Bocce Tournament and Festival attracted
more than 1,000 visitors for an action-packed event
to help raise money for the History Center’s Italian
American Endowed Fund. Chaired by Jack Mascaro
of Mascaro Construction Co., the tournament raised
nearly $92,000. Attendees enjoyed delicious Italian fare
courtesy of The Common Plea and live entertainment
by Pure Gold, Jimmy Sapienza’s Five Guys Named Moe,
and Vito DiSalvo and Daniella Pasquini.
Sat., Dec. 22, 2012
Join the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum as we
honor the 40th anniversary of the greatest play in NFL
history, the Immaculate Reception. This public event will
include the screening of a new NFL Films documentary
and special appearances by former Steelers involved in the
play, including Franco Harris and John “Frenchy” Fuqua.
For more information about these events,
please contact Sarah Rooney at 412-454-6373
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Art of the Steelers will open in partnership with
the Gridiron Glory exhibit on Oct. 6. For additional
information, visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org.
2012 Bocce Tournament Winners: Team Patrinos
with History Center President and CEO Andy Masich.
Stay tuned for details about the Fourth Annual Bocce
Tournament scheduled for August 17, 2013.
www.heinzhistorycenter.org
Jackie Evancho and Chip Ganassi among
History Makers Award Dinner Honorees
The History Center recently hosted the 20th
Annual History Makers Award Dinner, presented
by BNYMellonand Citizens Bank, at the
Westin Convention Center Hotel. Chaired by
Donald J. Heberle, president of BNY Mellon of
Pennsylvania and Daniel K. Fitzpatrick, president and
CEO of Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and
Delaware, this year’s dinner honored five distinguished
individuals whose exceptional contributions have
impacted Western Pennsylvania and the world.
History Center President and CEO Andy Masich with
honorees Chip Ganassi, The Honorable D. Michael Fisher,
Jackie Evancho, Stephen Tritch, Ronald Davenport,
and dinner co-chair Donald Heberle.
Dinner co-chairmen Donald Heberle and Dan Fitzpatrick.
The 2012 History Makers included
RonaldR.Davenport, founder of Sheridan
Broadcasting Corporation and dean of Duquesne
Law School (1970-1981), for Community Service;
JackieEvancho, international recording artist
and soprano phenomenon, for Arts & Letters;
StephenR.Tritch, chairman & CEO of
Westinghouse Electric (Retired), for Business &
Industry; TheHonorableD.MichaelFisher,
United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit,
for Government; and ChipGanassi, owner of Chip
Ganassi Racing Teams, for Sports.
This year’s dinner raised $307,500 for the History Center.
Over the past 20 years, the History Makers Award
Dinner has raised more than $5 million for educational
programs and services at the History Center.
Members Enjoy the Best
Exhibit Lineup in History
There's never been a better
time to become a History Center
member. Over the next year, the
History Center will feature the best
exhibition lineup in history.
Beginning this fall, the History Center will be the
premiere venue in the nation to welcome the Gridiron
Glory: The Best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame
exhibition. Featuring more than 200 of the best
items from the Pro Football Hall of Fame collection,
Gridiron Glory is the most comprehensive traveling
exhibit ever created on America’s most popular sport.
A variety of events and public programs throughout
the fall will appeal to football fans of all ages (see page
two). History Center members will also receive free
admission during the run of the exhibition and will be
encouraged to visit throughout the football season.
Stay tuned for next year's History Makers Award
Dinner scheduled for April 18, 2013. For more
information, please contact Mark Burnett at
412-454-6405 or [email protected].
Sandy Mellon and Chip Ganassi.
Thank you to our co-sponsors KPMG LLP, Peoples
Natural Gas, and UPMC; and our gold sponsors Bayer
MaterialScience, Bognar and Company, The Buncher
Group, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Ellwood Group, Inc.,
Federated Investors Foundation, Inc., H.J. Heinz
Company, Koppers, Inc., Pittsburgh Steelers, PPG
Industries, Inc., University of Pittsburgh, and United
States Steel Corporation.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
1879 Founders’ Circle Dinner Set for Nov. 30
On Fri., Nov. 30, the History Center will present
the annual black-tie dinner for members of the 1879
Founders' Circle. The History Center would like to
express our sincere appreciation to the Barensfeld
and Compton families for their continued generosity
in sponsoring this exciting annual event.
The 1879 Founders’ Circle commemorates the year
in which the History Center was founded.
Each member’s annual contribution helps to provide
operating support, as well as funding for educational
programs and collections management.
For more information on how to become a member
of the 1879 Founders’ Circle and attend this black tie
event, which is included as part of membership dues,
please contact Clara L. Pascoe at 412-454-6324 or
[email protected].
Herb Douglas Time Capsule at the History Center
Olympic champion, successful business leader, and
Pittsburgh native Herb Douglas recently gathered with
friends and family to install a time capsule outside of
the History Center’s first floor McGuinn Gallery.
The 90-year-old Douglas, a track and field star at the
University of Pittsburgh, won a bronze medal in the
long jump at the 1948 Olympics in London. Following
his athletic accomplishments, Douglas went on to a
distinguished business career that included being
named the third African American vice president of a
major North American corporation.
For more information on how to honor your
family’s memory through time capsules or other
commemorative giving opportunities at the
History Center, please contact Erin Emily Engel at
412-454-6000
In February, we’ll switch the focus from legendary
halfbacks to long-haired hippies with the opening of
1968: The Year That Rocked America. A variety of
engaging public programs will keep the History Center
rockin’-and-rollin’ as we commemorate one of the
most explosive eras in American history.
Coming soon is the debut of From Slavery to Freedom,
a new long-term exhibition at the History Center that
will highlight the history of the anti-slavery movement,
the Underground Railroad, and the impact of 19th
century activism on the modern quest for civil rights.
Then in June 2013, the History Center will open a
newly created exhibition commemorating the 150th
anniversary of the Civil War. Titled The Civil War
in Pennsylvania, this exhibit will feature life-like
figures, unseen photographs, and encampments
showing what life was like on the battlefront and on
the home front during the Civil War.
As always, members receive free, unlimited
admission to all exhibitions and public programs
at the History Center, Western Pennsylvania
Sports Museum, the Fort Pitt Museum, and the
Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village.
Douglas’ time capsule included a bound copy of his family
tree, newspaper clippings of his many accomplishments,
and photographs with celebrities, including
Barack Obama, Nelson Mandela, and Muhammad Ali.
To take advantage of the best exhibit lineup in history
and receive all of the benefits membership has to offer,
join now at www.heinzhistorycenter.org or
contact Shirley Gaudette at 412-454-6436 or
[email protected].
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COMING UP
Totally Groovy
1968 Exhibit Opens February 1
Exhibition Shines a
Light On Pittsburgh’s
African American History
For more than 200 years, Western Pennsylvania has
become a destination for African American freedom
seekers. The History Center will begin with the
story of the anti-slavery movement and end with the
modern quest for civil rights in From Slavery to
Freedom, an upcoming long-term exhibition that is
funded in part by a U.S.DepartmentofEducation
grant, BNYMellon,PPGIndustriesFoundation,
theAfricanAmericanChamberofCommerce,
and the DoubleEagleFoundation.
The exhibit will feature 57 manumission,
indenture, and freedom papers from the Allegheny
County recorder of deeds that are currently housed
in the History Center’s Detre Library & Archives,
along with artifacts, paintings, and a special section
focusing on the regional natural environment.
In partnership with the exhibit, the History
Center is developing a variety of public programs,
educational materials, and publications with
Carnegie Mellon University, the University of
Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Public Schools, the AfroAmerican Historical and Genealogical Society,
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Civil War 150, and nationally known scholars.
For more information, photos, and events related
to From Slavery to Freedom, please visit
www.heinzhistorycenter.org or contact
Samuel W. Black, director of the African American
Program at the History Center, at 412-454-6391
Peace & Love. War & hatred. Far out trips & really far out trips.
The turbulent decade of the 1960s crested in 1968.
The year saw the peak of the Vietnam War, the
assassinations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and
Robert F. Kennedy, riots at the Democratic National
Convention, assertions of Black Power at the Olympic
Games, and feminist demonstrations at the Miss
America pageant. The year ended with images of
Earth beamed back from space for the first time.
Beginning Feb. 1, 2013, the History Center’s upcoming
exhibition, 1968: The Year That Rocked America,
will chronicle this pivotal year in American history.
Created in partnership with the Minnesota Historical
Society, this major traveling exhibit will feature stateof-the-art multimedia displays and evocative objects
from this turning point for a generation coming of age
and a nation at war.
Visitors can experience the sights, sounds, and music
that helped to make 1968 one of our nation’s most
explosive years – the musical “Hair” opened on
Broadway, the hit TV show “Laugh-In” debuted while the
original “Star Trek” series came to an end, and Dustin
Hoffman’s “The Graduate” picked up Oscars.
The Beatles’ “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band”
album won a Grammy while Janis Joplin, The Doors, and
the Rolling Stones continued to make rock ‘n roll history.
Special Programs
Document African
American History
This past summer, African American culinary
historian Michael Twitty demonstrated how
freedom-seeking slaves used natural resources
for nourishment as part of a special event at
Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village.
Twitty prepared hominy with okra, hoe cakes,
sweet potatoes, and chicken stew for visitors using
the same cooking utensils that enslaved Africans
would have used more than 150 years ago.
A film series and other programs are being planned
in conjunction with the upcoming From Slavery to
Freedom exhibition. For more information on the
From Slavery to Freedom exhibit and related events,
please contact Samuel W. Black, director of the African
American Program at the History Center, at
Get up close to a Bell UHI “Huey” Helicopter or a
life-sized replica of the Apollo 8 space capsule, view
campaign memorabilia from the turbulent 1968 elections,
and see draft cards from the Vietnam War and the torch
from the 1968 Olympics.
As part of the 1968 exhibit, the History Center will
display a part of the original set and related items
from “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” which was
broadcast nationally for the first time in 1968.
Stay tuned to www.heinzhistorycenter.org for
additional exhibit details, including a schedule of
public events. For sponsorship information related
to the 1968 exhibit, please contact Natalie Taylor at
Tackle Your Holiday
Shopping List at
Books in the ’Burgh
The 11th Annual Book Fair.
’Tis the season to kick off your holiday shopping at the
History Center's 11th Annual “Books in the ’Burgh”
event. On Sat., Dec. 1, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., visitors
will have the chance to mingle with more than 60 local
authors and purchase signed copies of books, including
numerous sports-related titles in conjunction with the
History Center’s Gridiron Glory: The Best of the Pro
Football Hall of Fame exhibition.
Other featured subjects include regional history,
personal improvement, children’s stories, military,
cooking, fiction and non-fiction, Civil War history,
African American history, and much more.
The event will also feature live entertainment, light
refreshments, and special talks with local authors.
The award-winning History Center Museum Shop
will be open throughout the holiday season with chic
gifts, retro toys, and unique jewelry that complement
more than 250 years of Western Pennsylvania
history. Visitors may also browse the History Center
E-store at www.heinzhistorycenter.org/estore.
For more information about the event, please
contact Sarah Rooney at 412-454-6373 or
[email protected].
visitors Bring Prized Possessions to
Fifth Annual Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures
“Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures” will air
on KDKA-TV on select Mondays this fall.
Check your local listings for air dates and times
or visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org
for an up-to-date calendar.
An antique painting from the late 19th century and a
decorative canvas backdrop from Pittsburgh's Alvin
Theatre were among the thousands of unique items
brought to the History Center as part of the fifth
annual “Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures” event.
KDKA-TV’s Ken Rice and Dave Crawley roamed the
museum with History Center President and CEO
Andy Masich to learn the stories behind each visitor’s
item, which included paintings, militaria, sports
memorabilia, and much more.
More than 1,000 visitors packed the History Center
and met with more than 50 professional appraisers
who helped assess the potential monetary value
of their items. Visitors also received preservation
tips from Smithsonian conservation experts Hugh
Shockey and Vanessa Haight Smith.
The most unique items from the event will be
featured as part of nine special 30-minute programs
on KDKA-TV beginning this fall.
For more information on “Pittsburgh’s Hidden
Treasures,” visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org
or call 412-454-6000.
Civil War’s 150th Anniversary Showcased
in Upcoming Exhibits and Publications
In conjunction with the statewide commemorations of the Civil War’s 150th anniversary, the
History Center will feature several upcoming exhibitions and publications over the next year.
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Set to launch on Dec. 1 as part of the
History Center’s 11th annual book fair, The Civil
War in Pennsylvania: A Photographic History
book features a collection of rare and unpublished
images that highlight Pennsylvania’s role on the
battlefield and on the home front.
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The History Center will open a new exhibition,
The Civil War in Pennsylvania on June 21, 2013
which will feature life-like figures, unpublished
photographs, and encampments displaying Civil
War life.
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Also in the spring of 2013, the History Center will
release another new book titled The Civil War in
Pennsylvania: The African American Experience,
showcasing essays written by national experts on
African American life during the Civil War.
In partnership with the Pennsylvania Civil War 150
efforts, the History Center’s traveling exhibition,
The Civil War in Pennsylvania, will visit 15
History Center Affiliate Program sites this year.
The exhibit features four life-like museum figures,
plus a companion “Dog Jack,” along with artifacts,
previously unseen photographs, and large museum
panels describing Pennsylvania’s contributions to the
Civil War. The Civil War in Pennsylvania traveling
exhibit, which is presented by PeoplesNaturalGas
and supported by the InstituteofMuseumand
LibraryServices(IMLS), will travel to more than 40
Affiliate Program institutions over the next four years.
To learn more about upcoming PACW150
exhibits, publications, and events related to the
Civil War commemoration, please visit
www.heinzhistorycenter.org/civilwar
or www.pacivilwar.com.
150th Anniversary of Allegheny Arsenal Explosion
On the afternoon of Sept. 17, 1862, the community of Lawrenceville suffered an
unspeakable tragedy. A series of explosions ripped through the Allegheny Arsenal,
where many of the community’s women and girls worked to make gunpowder cartridges
and munitions for use by the Union Army. When the dust settled, 78 people, mostly
women and girls, lost their lives during the worst civilian disaster of the Civil War.
Although the tragedy was thoroughly investigated,
the cause of the blast remains unknown. Was it the
negligent handling of gunpowder or static electricity
from the young girls’ skirts that caused a spark that
triggered the blast? Or was the explosion the result of
a horseshoe scraping the powder-laden cobblestone
streets near the Arsenal? Did a young boy’s lit cigar
ignite the flame or was it Confederate sabotage?
A number of theories have been proposed in the 150
years following the explosion. These theories and
others were explored as part of a special “cold case”
inquest on Sept. 15 at the History Center to determine
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what caused the deadly explosion. Famed forensic
pathologist Dr. Cyril Wecht conducted the inquest
and examined the evidence with explosive experts,
clothing historians, and munitions experts.
To learn more about the findings of the Allegheny
Arsenal inquest, presented in partnership with
the Lawrenceville Historical Society, and for more
information on upcoming exhibitions, events, and
activities related to the commemoration of the
150th anniversary of the Civil War, please visit
www.heinzhistorycenter.org/civilwar.
Annual Report
Attendance
Fiscal Year 2011-12
The History Center recently
completed its 2012 fiscal year.
Here’s a quick look back at
some of the highlights from
the past 12 months. With
blockbuster exhibitions, awardwinning events, and educational
outreach, the History Center
continues to reach new and
diverse audiences, with much
more to come over the next year.
179,203
visitors to the History Center
21,591
21,702
21,591
Fort Pitt museum visitors
15,857
Events
meadowcroft visitors
FY2010
Exhibitions
One
Indian wedding
ceremony's Baraat
procession with a
white horse
FY2011
FY2012
Historic flags and artifacts
featured in Stars & Stripes:
An American Story
Six
107
1,345
© RaNdI VoSS PHoToGRaPHY
New objects donated to the
museum collection
40
Weddings held at
the History Center
1,567
15,857
15,608
15,044
15,023
1,732
attendees at the inaugural
attendees at the sold-out
Hometown-Homegrown® event 2012 History uncorked event
514
36
Rental events and meetings
Weddings featuring
Pittsburgh cookie tables
35,355
$718,821
Total event attendees
Total income from rental events
New museum life-like
figures unveiled: Strong
vincent, Tillie Pierce,
Kate McBride, Martin
Delany, Dog Jack,
and Josh Gibson
15
127
History Center affiliate
Program (HCaP) institutions
which have hosted the History
Center's traveling exhibit, The
Civil War in Pennsylvania
objects loaned to the History
Center from institutions
such as the Smithsonian, the
National Gallery of art, and
the Warhol museum
1,333
32,128
Students and visitors
who participated in
National History Day 2012
Total student and youth
program attendees
203
1,378
Teachers served during
training programs
Ninth grade visitors from
Pittsburgh Public Schools
Education
FY 2012
Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum
$7.2 mIllIoN ToTal oPeRaTING budGeT
One
New museum life-like
figure of baseball
slugger Josh Gibson
556
local student-athletes
recognized during the
third annual WPIal
Sportsmanship Summit
Ninth
33
annual Celebrity Golf
Tournament held at
allegheny Country Club
Paintings featured in The
Story of Negro League
Baseball: We Are The Ship
Fort Pitt Museum
20ft. x 36ft.
43
dimensions of the authentic
sized 13 star garrison flag
which flies over the Fort Pitt
museum
Number of countries
represented by visitors
Height of the liberty pole raised at the Fort Pitt museum,
the first to stand in Pittsburgh since 1794
Meadowcroft
9,426
atlatl competition visitors
Student visitors
12
Number of countries
History Center President and CEO Andy Masich with
History Maker honoree Jackie Evancho and family.
Contributions
20,000
320
$5 million $307,500
online catalog searches
Number of new accessions
Gift earmarked by dietrich
Trust for the History Center
40,573
1,561
$9,482,000 4,517
Views of images and digital
collections on the Historic
Pittsburgh website
Images digitized and added
to the Historic Pittsburgh
website
Total contributions raised by
the History Center during
the 2012 fiscal year
Contributions raised during
the 20th annual History
makers award dinner
Gifts from individuals,
corporations, foundations,
and government sources
volunteers
2,684
9,254
212
books purchased
Heinz pickle pins awarded
to SmartSteps climbers
New volunteer applications
412-454-6000
Operating Revenue
Building Security
Maintenance 5%
5%
Marketing
6%
Exhibits &
Collections
16%
Building Operations
17%
Programs
23%
General Services
16%
Media
Library & Archives
Museum Shop
Contributions
57%
earned Income
23%
Operating Expense
32
Number of states
Government
8%
Membership &
Development
13%
25ft.
310
Investment
12%
165,868
24,061
Website visitors
e-newsletter subscribers
3,226
Facebook fans
7,731
Twitter followers
Awards
Two
Golden Quill awards
Finalists, presented by the
Press Club of Western Pa
Three
National design awards
presented by the International
academy of Visual arts
Membership
3,748
3,908
$85
Newsletters distributed by
volunteers in FY2012
History Center / Smithsonian
members
Cost of a family membership
Meadowcroft’s Annual American
Indian Heritage Weekend
Visitors to Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village
got a firsthand look at the everyday lives of 16th century
American Indians as part of the fourth annual American
Indian Heritage Weekend this September.
The popular weekend featured a variety
of re-enactors who demonstrated
traditional American Indian skills and
brought Meadowcroft’s 16th century
Indian Village to life.
Special presentations in the new
1770s Frontier Village highlighted the
similarities and differences between the
lives of American Indians and European
settlers in the Upper Ohio Valley.
Re-enactors also explained the
prehistoric and colonial era skills used
by American Indians, including fishing,
fire starting, hunting, and fur trading.
Visitors explored the interior of a wigwam,
inspected carefully recreated prehistoric
artifacts, learned about American Indian
agriculture, and tried using an atlatl, a
prehistoric spear-thrower.
Meadowcroft Rockshelter, a National
Historic Landmark and the oldest site
of human habitation in North America,
features a massive, 16,000-year-old
rock overhang used by the region’s
earliest inhabitants for shelter.
Many visitors took a step back in time at
Meadowcroft’s Historic Village, which
carefully recreates all of the charming
qualities of an Upper Ohio Valley
Village from the mid-19th century.
The American Indian Heritage
Weekend was sponsored by
Community Bank and Civil &
Environmental Consultants, Inc.
For more information about
Meadowcroft, call 724-587-3412 or visit
www.heinzhistorycenter.org and
click on the Meadowcroft tab.
Sign up now for an exclusive Insider Tour of the Meadowcroft Rockshelter
with James M. Adovasio, Ph.D., who achieved international acclaim with his
archeological excavation of the Rockshelter in 1973. Dr. Adovasio will present
a lecture and lead a special tour of the site on Nov. 3. For reservations, please
contact Frances Skariot at 724-587-3412 or [email protected].
Fort Pitt Museum Welcomes New Artifacts
Throughout the late 18th
and early 19th centuries,
hunting shirts were used
by hunters and woodsmen
to protect their clothing
worn underneath. This shirt,
constructed of red linseywoolsey material, is believed
to have belonged to pioneer
Michael Crow and is one of
only four hunting shirts from
this period known to exist.
Visitors to the Fort Pitt Museum in
historic Point State Park will enjoy
several new artifacts on display in the
updated second floor exhibit space.
Two new objects on loan from the
Fort Pitt Society of the Daughters of
the American Revolution include an
early 19th century painting depicting
the ruins of one of Fort Pitt’s stone
gunpowder magazines along with an
18th century stone sundial.
Also newly on display is a rare early
19th century hunting shirt, on loan
from the Greene County Historical
Society, one of only four known to exist
from the period.
This October, special Halloweenthemed walking tours are being
planned with the Fort Pitt Museum
and the Fort Pitt Blockhouse inside
Point State Park . For more information
on these “spooktacular” tours, please
contact Andrew Gaerte at 412-281-9284
In 2013, the Fort Pitt Museum will
commemorate the 250th anniversary
of the end of the French & Indian War
and the Siege of Pittsburgh with special
events and exhibits.
For more information, please visit
www.heinzhistorycenter.org and
click on the Fort Pitt Museum tab.
Recreating the Past: Fort Pitt Museum Brings the Past to Life
AspartoftheHistory
Center’s museum system,
theFortPittMuseum
featuresoneofthemost
affordablefamily-friendly
culturalexperiencesinthe
region. Admission is just $5
foradults,$3forchildren
ages6-17,andfreefor
History Center members.
This summer, a special members-only
behind-the-scenes event at the
Fort Pitt Museum allowed members to
observe how life-like museum figures
are created. Visitors witnessed how
the historical figures are cast from
molds of living volunteers and learned
about the custom-made 18th century
clothing used for the figures.
Re-enactors then loaded muskets and
fired them off the Fort Pitt Museum
deck. To join the ranks of history,
become a member today by contacting
Shirley Gaudette at 412-454-6436 or
[email protected].
History at Your Fingertips: New Mobile Website
The History Center recently launched
an innovative mobile site which can be
accessed by all mobile devices with an
active internet connection, including
iPhones, iPads, and Android devices.
Museum Conservation
Center to Open Next Year
The mobile website is a compact and easy-tonavigate version of our main website. The fingerfriendly content makes it easier than ever to quickly
access visitor information, keep track of events,
browse exhibitions, watch short videos, and even
become a History Center member.
One-touch icons assist visitors with directions,
provide access to the museum’s social media
platforms, and include a text-to-donate feature.
The History Center is busy
making preparations to open
its new Museum Conservation
Center in the Dietrich Building.
To discover what’s new at the History Center, use
your smart phone or tablet and visit our mobile site at
mobile.heinzhistorycenter.org.
The new facility, located just behind the History
Center at 1221 Penn Avenue in the Strip District,
will allow the museum’s 50,000 artifacts to be
stored under one roof.
mobile.heinzhistorycenter.org
A pedestrian bridge across Mulberry Way will
physically link the History Center with the new
nine-story, 50,000 square foot building.
The new Museum Conservation Center will provide
state-of-the-art storage, including Smithsonianquality security, temperature, and humidity
controls that meet or exceed standards established
by the American Association of Museums.
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On the first floor of the building, the History Center
will open a public conservation center that will provide
expert advice on the best way to preserve artwork,
textiles, archival materials, furniture, and much more.
The Common Plea Earns Top Catering Honors
The Common Plea – the exclusive caterer of the History Center – won “Best in Show”
at the prestigious 2012 Catersource Conference and Tradeshow in Las Vegas.
Thousands of caterers and event professionals from
around the world attended the conference to share
their creative culinary concepts.
The Common Plea was also named “Tutera’s Pick”
for the most extravagantly designed tabletop display
as judged by David Tutera, celebrity event planner
and host of WE tv’s “My Fair Wedding.”
From small meetings and intimate gatherings,
to large trade shows and wedding receptions, the
History Center is designed to accommodate events
of every size and style. For more information about
facility rentals at the History Center, visit
www.heinzhistorycenter.org or please contact
Maura Minteer at 412-454-6435 or
[email protected].
Membership Cards to Feature
Historic Pittsburgh Designs
Picture this: you can now bring your
favorite Pittsburgh places, faces, and
scenes with you in your wallet!
Membership C
Membership C
Beginning this fall, new and renewing History Center
members will have the opportunity to select a
membership card that best reflects their interests
Membership C
from a collection of more than 15 different designs.
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Ranging from Rosie the Riveter to Franco Harris,
Pittsburgh’s historic skyline to the Jeep,
Bill Mazeroski to Heinz ketchup, each design reflects
what makes our local history so extraordinary.
To obtain your customized History Center
membership card, join or renew today by
Smithsonian Ins
Affiliations Prog titution
contacting Shirley Gaudette at 412-454-6436
ram
412-454-6000
Conservation professionals with a variety of
specialties will educate visitors on how to best care
for and preserve antiques and family heirlooms. The
Museum Conservation Center will also connect the
public with conservators should their heirlooms
require professional repair.
With opening of the Museum Conservation Center
in 2013, the History Center will be the first museum
in the nation to provide affordable conservation
services to the public.
To learn more, please contact Sandra Smith at
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The Dietrich Building, home of the History Center's
Museum Conservation Center to be opened next year.
Inaugural Hometown-Homegrown®
Event Attracts 1,500 visitors
to the History Center
Congratulations to our Hometown-Homegrown® Virtual Cookie Competition winner
Anna Marie Roberts and her Apricot Cold Dough Cookies. Anna is pictured here with our
expert judges: WQED Pittsburgh's Rick Sebak; QED Cook's Chris Fennimore; Pa. Secretary
of Agriculture George Greig; and Table Magazine Executive Editor Victoria Bradley-Morris.
The History Center and GoodTaste! Pittsburgh celebrated
the region’s passion for food this summer at the inaugural
Hometown-Homegrown® event, which featured a delicious
assortment of food from nearly 50 local vendors representing
the best of the ‘Burgh’s neighborhoods.
More than 1,500 visitors sampled delectable dishes from Pittsburgh’s culinary
staples such as the Original Oyster House and Schneider’s Dairy, and swapped
recipes with the region’s finest culinarians.
Throughout the day, experts such as QED Cooks' Chris Fennimore and WQED’s
Rick Sebak shared their culinary secrets during cooking demonstrations in the
History Center’s new Weisbrod Kitchen Classroom.
Please join us for next year’s Hometown-Homegrown® event on Sat., June 8, 2013.
For more information on events related to the History Center’s Food & Fitness
Initiative, contact Lauren Uhl, curator of food and fitness, at 412-454-6392 or
[email protected].
The Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum recently partnered to host the inaugural
“Positive Athlete Awards,” which recognized outstanding student-athletes in Western Pa.
for their positive attitudes on and off the playing field. Steelers great and Positive Athlete
spokesperson Hines Ward joined Pirates pitcher Jeff Karstens to help honor nearly 50
local athletes, including Plum High School’s Mia Pietropola, who was recognized as the
Female Positive Athlete of the Year.
History Center volunteers recently cleaned up sidewalk areas and streets in the Strip
District as part of the “Redd Up Zone” initiative, which is geared toward engaging
neighborhood volunteers to take an active stance against litter. The City of Pittsburgh
provided supplies and trash removal, funded by the Department of Public Works and
Citiparks, for the cleanup efforts.
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coMMEMorAtE hiStorY.
This season marks the 40th anniversary
of the greatest play in NFL history –
the Immaculate Reception.
Be part of the action by donating to a special
monument recognizing the play that changed
Pittsburgh Steelers history.
Stay tuned to learn how YOU can be part
of the Immaculate Celebration this fall.
History Center
Summer Interns
The History Center would like
to acknowledge the 26 summer
interns whose dedicated efforts
across the museum system
contributed to a successful
season.
Thanks go to Keenan Arenth,
Mary Kathleen Baker, Shari
Bechtel, Devon Behrer, Mary
Bonacchi, Nora Davidson, Dionti
Davis, Jenna Dawkins, Erika
Focht, Evan Goetz, Alexandra
Goldstein, Paige Hancher,
Elizabeth Kennedy, Michelle
Koenig, Tara Kreider, Sarah
Laurash, Amanda Leonard,
Jennifer Miller, Emma Neely,
Courtney Nickle, Jason Reed,
Meg Reed, Amber Seibel, Claire
Shrontz, Robert Wiederstein,
and Rosemary E. Zlokas.
These interns worked on a
variety of projects including
the From Slavery to Freedom
exhibit, the Heinz 57 exhibit,
and “Pittsburgh’s Hidden
Treasures." One intern has since
landed a permanent position on
the History Center’s staff. For
more information on internship
opportunities, visit our website
www.heinzhistorycenter.org.
New Members
Ali R. Abdullah
Jennifer Adams
Joel Aelick
Lisa Alagich
Howard Alex
Tracy Allen
Anthony Anderson
Susan Apel
Bill Applegate
Elizabeth Arredondo
Deborah Attenberger
Avegaile Austria
Scott Avolio
Paul Badger
Robin Barbara
Charles Bassell
Donna Beadle
Ray Beale
Steve Begler
John Behm
Jeffrey G. Bell
Adrienne S. Berlin
Linda Best
Dennis R. Biondo
Rick Blackburn
Tim Blazier
Jennifer Bohland
Fay Boland
Lisa K. Bonar
Mary N. Boren
Linda M. Boxx
Nathan M. Boxx
James Boyle
Carol Bozich
June Brandt
Carol A. Bristol
Scott Bruner
Rachel Bunta
Robert Burns
Kwame Burroughs
Patricia A. Cabrey
Ray Caliendo
Carolyn Cannizzaro
Barbara Cano
Wendi C. Cappo
Nicholas S. Carfardi
Denise Carroll
David Charlton
Eric Chuang
Duane E. Churchill
Valery Ciarimboli
Stacie Clark
Lisa Clayton
Mary Coates
Kelly Compeau
Kevin Conklin
Matt Connelly
Kathleen Conroy
Paula Corbett
Verna Corey
Alyssa Cowan
Bethany Cummins
Tabitha Cuomo
Joanne Danko
Jill Davic
Dan David
Kristi Dellinger
Frankie J. Demor
Daniel Dickensheet
Nick DiGeronimo
Mary T. Dimatteo
Sam Dini
Carrie DiPasquale
Carol Dippold
Patricia Dobosh
Elizabeth Doherty
Aaron Dolan
John Dorminy
Patrick Dowd
Janice L. Dreshman
Amy S. Dubin
Cindy Duch
Sharon Dudley
William Duffy
Ellie Dvorsky
Elizabeth Dwyer
Tammy Eaton
Matthew Ebberts
Cassandra Eccles
Lois Elder
Joan L. Engelhardt
Todd Erdlen
Jacqueline M. Evancho
Pamela Evans
Christine Everitt
Jonathan Falk
James Farber
David Fasulo
George Fausold
Jacquelyn Felix
Madelene Ferrer
Sherri Ferris
Kristi Festa
JJ Figura
Eric Finney
D. Michael Fisher
Teresa Fisher
Timothy Flanagan
Edward Floyd
Michele Follmer
Lynn Friedberg
Nancy Frost
Michael Fuchs
Richard W. Gailey
Steven Gallagher
Joseph F. Gallo
Floyd "Chip" Ganassi Jr.
Jill Garcia
Julie Gebron
Thomas Gehringer
Nicole Gern
Charles Getty
Amanda Gillen
Stephanie Glaser
Cary Glass
Ryan Glover
Nancy Goodwin
Sharon Gould
Clarence Gourley
Geraldine Grey
Sarah Grumet
Louise Grundish
Melanie Linn Gutowski
Rebecca Hagerty
Jared Hammaker
Craig Handelman
Mike Harms
Mike Harris
Carol Harvey
Lloyd A. Harvey
J P Hauenschild
Gary Hayden
Peter Hayes
Christopher Heidenreich
Wayne Hemke
Michael Hernon
Michael Hogue
Mechele L. Hoover
Tom Horowitz
Thomas Hough
Karen Housam
Denise Houser
Nancy L. Hrabak
Carol A. Hunter
Barbara M. Hurley
H. Vaughn Irwin
Bobbie Jackson
Raymond Jacobs
Sandra Jaeger
Christopher E. James
Mary Janovick
Howard Jernigan
Hallie John
Kathryn Johnson
Robert W. Jordan, III
Sharon Julian-Milas
Regina Kallick
Gerald Kanzic
Gerald Karle
Darlene Karol
Linda E. Kasko
Susan Kellen
Deena Kelly
Elizabeth Kennedy
Marc T. Kennedy
Patricia Kennedy
Nyla Kennemuth
Marci Kerr
Nicole H. King
Olivia A. Kirsch
Melissa Kish
Larry Kittelson
Robert Kmetz
Sarah Kochinski
Lawrence Kohler
Carol Koontz
Mary Ann Korab
Rich Kosanovic
Neven Kosic
John P. Kozora
Jeff Kozuch
Linda Kozuch
James Kradel
Arlene Kramer
Lauren Kubiak
Vefa Kucukboyaci
Richard Kundman
Jerry A. Kyslinger
O. Pierce Langford
Kevin Langholz
Lenard Lapchynski
Joseph Laporte
Robert M. LaPorte
Mike Lawley
Thomas Leak
Lynn LeClaire
Martina Ledzinski
Christine M. Leiendecker
Judith K. Linaburg
Jerry Lisovich
Rose Lococo
Summer Lohr
Jeffrey Lopes
Johnette Lopuszynski
Jo-Anna Luciana
Benjamin Luffey
Greg Macaluso
Lisa Madar
Marie Maiuro
Heath Maksin
Petar Malenica
Kristopher J. Malone
Jeremy Manke
Sandy Mankowski-Myers
Joshua Mannin
David Maola
Hector E. Marcano
Daniel Marshall
Kate Martin
George Maruschock
Paula Mathews
Amelia J. Matzke
James Maxwell
Donald May
Susan Mazur
Brittany McCann
Sarah McCraley
Timothy McDowell
Lisa McGuire
Danielle McKerahan
Helen Meade
Kristie Mertz
Thomas Meyer
Jarrod Miller
Jennifer Miller
Joanne Miller
Weston Miller
Joe Mitsch
William Modoono
Linda Moll
Aubrey Mondi
David Montero
Brian Moore
Charles Moosman
Gerard Mora
James Moran
Richard Moreno
Daniel P. Moriarty
Lori Mornin
Matthew Mourer
Teresa Murphy
Jacqueline Muscha
Larissa Myaskovsky
Cindy Nguyen
Bruce Niemeyer
Diane Northam
Rich Novak
Cynthia Novosat
Paul O'Boyle
Lindsay O'Leary
Michele O'Leary
Kevin O'Toole
Stephany Ogg
Debbie Oliverio
Keith Pancoast
John C. Panella
Carrie Paradise
Andrew Parker
Donna Paszek
Marlea Pavlick
Elizabeth Pearson
Kathleen Pendracky
Philip Pepe
Anthony Perry
Steve Perry
George J. Peters
Bernard P. Petruska
Gina Pferdehirt
Jacqueline Phillips
Felicia Pitek-Smith
Kelly Pizzuti
Simon C. Pope
Jennifer Posey
Felisa Preston
Chris Price
Pamela Pulkownik
Monte Rabner
Albert Rakoczy
Christine Regal
Adam Reinherz
Mary Renwick
Elaine C. Renzelman
Kristina Reynolds
Danielle Rice
Jeffrey Riems
Jennie Robinson
Lee Robinson
A J Rodriguez
Jeffrey A. Romoff
Patricia Roncevich
Jene Rossini
Jamie Rowe
Clark Rutkovich
Terrence Ryan
Bill Sabol
James Sadowski
Courtney Sainovich
Patricia Sapp
Sarrah Scarmack
Christopher Scheib
Nicole M. Schneider
Brendan R. Schubert
J Schwartz
Leah M. Schwotzer
Neal Scoratow
Susan Sebolt
Barbara Shekailo
P. Sherman
Holly Shine
Peter Shiner
Adam Silber
Roy Simmons
Mary Sims
Rajarishi Sinha
Beth Sinteff
Robert Sistek
Matt Skalos
Brandon J. Smith
Katherine A. Smith
Kathy Smith
Samantha Smith
Sean Smith
West Smith
Olga Smyers
Rachelle Smyers
Donald Snizaski
Bryan Snyder
Christa Snyder
Dan Snyder
Michael Spanik
Claudia J. Sperl
Laura Spernak
Monica L. Sprung
Leslee Stabas
Douglas Stanford
Christine Stansic
Wendy Stark
William J. Steger
Paul Stoklosa
Andrew T. Sutton
Pat Tabor
Victor Tan
Yvonne Taylor
George Thiel
Elsie Thomas
Mary R. Thompson
Bradley D. Tiche
Paul Titus
Mark Tomazin
Sharon L. Tomko
Donald Trimbath
Charlotte Tritto
Roxanne Tuinstra
Amanda Tuscan
Alice Uehling
Robert B. Uhler
Stacey Ulokovic
Karen Ungarino
Heather H. Vacek
Lucy Vallana
Yvonne Van Haitsma
Jennifer Varela
Cally Vennare
Edward Verdream
Christopher Vogt
John Vojtas
Kevin Wagstaff
Darli Walker
Wayne Wallace
Patrick Walsh
David Wargo
Karen Washington
Shelly Watson
Crystal Weber
Debra Weber
Cindy Webreck
Michael Weir
Todd Whysong
Katrina Wilk
Kimberly Williams
Stewart A. Williams
Glenna Wilson
Mark Wilt
Shawn Wingard
David C. Witt
Mike Wuenstel
Randy Zilko
Sean Zitello
Maribel Zucco
New Museum Collections
Ann Arthur
Portfolio of John M. Arthur, President and Chairman of Duquesne Light
George,David,andDonaldBeckforEstateofElizabethBeck
Collection of materials related to the Beck family
BenswangerFamily
Two seats from Forbes Field and a Pirates cartoon
Carole L. Berry
Heinz employee Christmas gift
Emilia Boehm
Duquesne Beer bottle and carrier from the Duquesne Bottling Company
Bonnie Bower
Latrobe High School letter jacket, track jersey, spikes, trophy, ID number, and four gold medals
MarionConstantinides
Cypriot costume and headscarf
Dr.CliftonDietz
Clear glass tumbler, "1920 / Championship of Western Penna. / won by Rochester High School”
Donald H. Duff
Quilt passed down in the Duff family
JefferyFavorite
Knife and sheath from WWII
GreggFicery
Pittsburgh sports trading cards and pennants
LarryGordon
Badge worn by the City of Pittsburgh Sanitary Police
HannaGruen
Tallit bag and two neck pieces worn by Rabbi Iwan Gruen
Rae L. Heintzelman
Kensington Ware iron stamps
AdrienneJarvis
Hunting suit and license worn by donor’s father, Alexander Hamilton, Jr. from 1934
Thomas Jefferson High School
Two t-shirts documenting the high school’s winning tradition
Ronald J. Lotz
A collection of blacksmith tools
TomMantia
Westinghouse Offshore Power Systems (OPS) “Floating Nuclear Power Plants” models
AndrewMasich
Lanyard, ID card, and bracelet from Super Bowl XLV
TomMcMillan
Hard hat and shovel from groundbreaking ceremony for Consol Energy Center
BNYMellon
Sign from Mellon Arena
Pittsburgh Penguins
Commemorative tickets from the last regular season game at Mellon Arena
Kelly Powell
Tom Tucker glass bottle and Squirt glass bottle
Jerry A. Sambol
Glass milk bottle
RobertSavino
Canvas print, pins, key chain, and memorabilia of San Donato related to the San Donato Mutual
Beneficial Association of Altoona, Pa.
Rosemary Sirianni
A collection of items relating to the donor’s father’s military service during WWII
BenS.StefanskiII
Set of 12 Gulf Oil pencils and one Gulf Oil pill box
HarleyN.TriceII
A reproduction of the glass “spirit” jug originally made by the Bryce Company in Mount Pleasant, Pa.
Kim Weiner
Abe Weiner art collection
Library & Archives Collections
The following books have recently been added to the History Center's collections:
Segregation and Civil Rights in Washington, Pa., 1945-1975. Gift of Alicyn Wiedrich.
Glass Frog Identifier v. 7. Gift of David Schepps.
Borough of Edgeworth Centennial 2004. Field Gathered.
Extraordinary Leaders: The Carnegie Hero Fund. Field Gathered.
As part of an ongoing partnership with the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic
League (WPIAL) recently announced its 2012 Hall of Fame class during a press conference at the Sports Museum. A number of
honorees attended the event, including from left: Bob Bleggi, Farrell High School Athletic Director Matt Vannoy, Derek Bochna,
Ron Sepic, Jim Render, Mark Pilarski, Frank Fuhrer III, Sara Pilarski, Chuck Wagner, and Tom Walker (father of Neil Walker). Each
WPIAL Hall of Fame inductee will be part of a permanent display inside the Kaiser Trophy Room of the Sports Museum.
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Maps of the Civil War. Gift of James B. Richardson.
Demographic directory of the Harmony Society. Gift of Eileen English.
Milestones the Bayer Story. Gift of Bayer.
Catholic Press Association Centennial Celebration. Gift of the James Garvey.
Female Experience in the 18th and 19th Century America. Gift of Judith Quintana.
Richard K. Mellon Memoriam Book. Gift of Mellon Bank.
Senator John Heinz History Center Board of Trustees
Robert J. Cindrich,
Chairman, Board of Trustees
Beverlynn Elliott,
Vice Chair, Board of Trustees
Joe W. Trotter, Jr., Ph.D.,
Vice Chair, Board of Trustees
Alvaro Garcia-Tunon,
Treasurer, Board of Trustees
Sigo Falk, Secretary,
Board of Trustees
Andrew E. Masich,
President & CEO,
Senator John Heinz History Center
Arthur L. Baldwin
Susie Barbour
David E. Barensfeld
Charles W. Bitzer
Nadine E. Bognar
J. Bracken Burns, Sr.
Steven H. Cohen
Dr. Verna Corey, ScD
The Honorable Jay Costa, Jr.
Charles J. Dougherty, Ph.D.
The Honorable Brian L. Ellis
The Honorable D. Mike Fisher
The Honorable Rich Fitzgerald
Shawn Fox
Kathleen Gallagher
Floyd "Chip" Ganassi, Jr.
Stan Geier
Laurence Glasco, Ph.D.
Chuck Hammel
Matthew Harbaugh
Franco Harris
Donald J. Heberle
Torrence Hunt
William M. Lambert
Judy Linaburg
Gerald F. MacCleary
James C. Martin, Esq.
Tom McMillan
Sandy Mellon
Paul O’Neill, Jr.
Daniel Onorato
Ralph J. Papa
Robert N. Peirce, Jr., Esq.
Jack B. Piatt
John R. Pippy
Paul M. Pohl
The Honorable Luke Ravenstahl
Art Rooney II
Dan D. Sandman
Lynne Schmidt
Carol Semple Thompson
The Honorable Matthew Smith
Margaret Snavely
Stephen R. Tritch
H. Woodruff Turner, Esq.
Mike Wagner
Dennis A. Watson
Bruce Wiegand
Dennis Yablonsky
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Emeritus Trustees
& Honorary Trustees
Robert Barensfeld
John F. Bitzer, Jr.
Frank V. Cahouet
Joseph Calihan
John P. Davis, Jr.
Teresa Heinz*
Maxwell King
William C. King
Robert B. Knutson*
The Honorable Frank J. Lucchino
David McCullough
Martin G. McGuinn
The Honorable Tim Murphy
Ambassador Dan Rooney
* Honorary Trustee
Making History is the newsletter of the Senator John Heinz History
Center. Associates of the History Center include the Western
Pennsylvania Sports Museum, the Thomas & Katherine Detre 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.
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Calendar of Events
Exhibitions
Black Tie Tailgate Preview Party
Thurs.,Oct.4,2012•6:30–10p.m.
See page 2 for details.
FIRST FLOOR
Sat.,Oct.6,2012•10a.m.–Noon
NEW!Gridiron Glory: The Best of the Pro Football
Hall of Fame (opens Oct. 6, 2012)
UPMC SmartSteps
Senator John Heinz: A Western Pennsylvania Legacy
Kidsburgh (mezzanine)
Vintage Vehicles
Steelers’ Hall of Fame Busts
SECOND FLOOR
Members-Only Gridiron Glory Night
THIRD FLOOR
Gridiron Glory Kickoff and Pep Rally
Oct. 2012
Wed.,Oct.24,2012•5:30–7:30p.m.
Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation
Sun.,Nov.11,2012•10a.m.–3p.m.
Discovery Place
Rediscovering Lewis & Clark:
A Journey with the Rooney Family
Prine Collection of Woodworking Planes
Outdoor Advertising
Pittsburgh Steelers’ 80th Season Celebration
FOURTH FLOOR
NFL PLAY 60 Training Camp
Sat.,Nov.17,2012
Nov.23-29,2012
NEW!Art of the Steelers (opens Oct. 6, 2012)
NEW!Year in Pictures: Images from the
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette in 2011
Special Collections Gallery
Glass: Shattering Notions
Heinz 57
1879 Founders’ Circle Dinner
FIFTH FLOOR
“Books in the ’Burgh” Event
SIXTH FLOOR
Steelers’ Six Super Bowl Trophies
Fri.,Nov.30,2012
Sat.,Dec.1,2012•10a.m.–3p.m.
Clash of Empires: The British, French,
& Indian War, 1754-1763
Wrought Metal Treasures from the Blum Collection
An Immaculate Reception: The 40th
Anniversary of the NFL’s Greatest Play
Sat., Dec. 22, 2012
For updated event and exhibit information,
visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org.

2012 Fall - Senator John Heinz History Center

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