🌟 Homelands: Native Nations of Allegheny is now open at the Fort Pitt Museum! Delve into the history of the Delaware, Seneca, Seneca-Cayuga, and Shawnee American Indian tribes who once called Western Pa. home through rare artifacts and new scholarship. heinzhistorycenter.org/whats-on/fort-…

“Dirt in the skirt!” Check out this incredibly preserved uniform from the inaugural AAGPBL season, on loan from the National Museum of American History, inside our “A Woman’s Place” exhibit! #ALeagueOfTheirOwn #WomensHistory

🌿 Preserve history and enjoy nature at Meadowcroft! Volunteer at our weekly Weeding Party this Friday and receive free admission. Limited to 9 volunteers—register today! #MeadowcroftEvents #VolunteerGardeners heinzhistorycenter.org/event/weeding-…

Happy #NationalDogDay! 🐾 This photo shows two women with their pet Chihuahuas, possibly in Pittsburgh’s Friendship neighborhood, in July 1962.

#OnThisDay in 1963, prominent civil rights leaders of the era including MLK Jr. and John Lewis organized The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Student activist Dianne Marshall found this discarded banner that read “W. Penna. March on Washington” after the protest.

Trust me, you won’t want to miss the Heinz History Center’s stunning new exhibit, Louise Silk: A Patchwork Life, which tells the life story of the popular East End fiber artist through her vibrant, colorful, and powerful quilts. This is a must-see. Opens this Sunday, Sept. 1!

#OTD in 2001, the final episode of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” aired. In his trademark quiet and honest way, Mister Rogers ended the show with a simple message to his viewers, “I’m proud of you.” 📸 Mister Rogers feeding the fish. Courtesy of The Fred Rogers Company.

#OnThisDay in 1971, the Pittsburgh Pirates fielded Major League Baseball’s first all-minority lineup, during a Wednesday night game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Three Rivers Stadium – more than 24 years after Jackie Robinson broke baseball’s color barrier.

Did you know that glass workers would often carry glass canes or wear glass chains in regional #LaborDay parades? The practice symbolized their skill and served as an indication of their craft or trade – glassmaking – as they marched with fellow workers.

We’re pleased to partner with RAD | Allegheny Regional Asset District to extend our RAD Summer Staycation offer through Sept. 30. Reserve your free admission tickets to the History Center at RADPass.org.

The East End Debs, a softball team in Pittsburgh’s East End in the 1960s, built an incredible record of success regionally and nationally. The team captured their first national championship in just 5 years. Learn more & see game-worn artifacts from the Debs in A Woman’s Place.

Thanks to Kidsburgh Pittsburgh for this wonderful feature on the Heinz History Center's A Woman's Place exhibit! kidsburgh.org/local-kids-sho…

The Wabash Terminal was once one of the grandest railroad terminals in the U.S. After construction in 1904, it became one of 5 major railroad terminals in Pittsburgh. In 1946, the terminal was destroyed by a fire. 📸 Wabash Terminal, c. 1940s. #Pittsburgh #TBT

AJHA convention attendees can tour the Senator John Heinz History Center (@historycenter), PA’s largest history museum. Learn about Heinz ketchup, Mr. Rogers, Pittsburgh innovations, and more! Convention info: ajha.wildapricot.org/Pittsburgh2024 Photo credit: Heinz History Center.

For anyone attending the Amusement Today Golden Ticket Awards this weekend at Kennywood, your lanyard gets you free admission to the History Center this weekend!

Congratulations to Heinz History Center on the opening of their revamped entryway!🤩 We are so excited to see Kenardo Forbes featured in this piece of Pittsburgh sports history👏 #HOUNDTAHN