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Edith and O'Hara Darlington on an excursion with the Pittsburgh Amateur
Photographers Society, Castle Shannon, 1886. Gift of Barbara Dupee.
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Explore Pittsburgh's Past Through Photography
Visit #Pixburgh: A Photographic Experience at the History Center now.
Experience life through the lens of Pittsburghers with #Pixburgh: A Photographic Experience. The #Pixburgh exhibit highlights Pittsburgh's passion for photography from the early 1850s through today, culled from the History Center's extensive vault of nearly one million photos. Many of the nearly 400 featured photographs have never been displayed to the public. These photos include those of leisure activities that show how Pittsburghers enjoy their time off, from vacations and holiday parties to cookouts and happy hours. Take some time off and visit to see this incredible collection for yourself! 
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 21+ Thursdays are Back!
Thursdays in March | 5:30 - 8: 30 p.m.
Throw it back on select Thursday evenings in March as we celebrate the #Pixburgh exhibit with after-hours drinks, scavenger hunts, music, and fun!
- Enjoy access to the new #Pixburgh: A Photographic Experience exhibition on the History Center's first floor
- Feed your inner child with a retro dessert table, featuring old school treats like Zebra Cakes & Twinkies
- Move to throwback music played by DJ MB in the Great Hall
- Play games from the good ol' days like UNO, Monopoly, and The Game of LIFE
- Assemble larger-than-life-size puzzles of popular #Pixburgh photos
- Make your own #Pixburgh button
- Compete against your friends in a selfie-scavenger hunt
- Enjoy a cash bar throughout the evening
As part of the event this Thursday, March 16, join photographer Chancelor Humphrey, founder of Keep Pittsburgh Dope, for a special gallery talk at 7 p.m. in the #Pixburgh exhibit, where his work is currently featured in the "Through the Lens" section. Humphrey will talk about his inspirations and being fearless when it comes to sharing art with the world on social media.
AdmissionAdmission to the 21+ Throwback Thursday evenings at the History Center is $10. A cash bar will be available. Don't miss out on the fun - buy your tickets in advance!
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 Explore Your Irish Ancestry
Irish Genealogy Workshop | Sunday, March 19 | 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Join Irish genealogy experts Fintan Mullan and Gillian Hunt from the Ulster Historical Foundation in Belfast for a new and expanded workshop on the rich genealogical sources found in Ireland.
Benefiting beginners and seasoned genealogists alike, this in-depth workshop will examine a multitude of historic records and electronic resources that will enrich your Irish genealogy research. Attendees will also have the opportunity to attend a special curator-led tour of the History Center's Irish American collection on display within the museum's fourth floor Special Collections Gallery. Space is extremely LIMITED for this event, so register now! Advance registration is required. 
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 Membership Discount: Celebrate Your Irish!
March 17, 18, and 19 | History Center & Fort Pitt Museum
If ye be wearin' o' the green, receive 15% off. Anything other than the green, receive 10% off.
Offer valid at the admissions desk of the Heinz History Center and Fort Pitt Museum.
For more information, contact Shirley Gaudette at sagau...@heinzhistorycenter.org or 412-454-6436.
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 Genealogy & Genetic Diseases in Jewish Pittsburgh
The Rauh Jewish History Program & Archives' Lowenstein Genealogy Program
Sunday, April 2 | 10 a.m. to noon
Join Dodie Roskies, director of JGenes Pittsburgh, Dr. David N. Finegold, MD, professor of Human Genetics at University of Pittsburgh Public Health, and the Rauh Jewish History Program & Archives at the Heinz History Center for a discussion of genetic diseases and the unique history of the Pittsburgh Jewish community as part of the 2017 William M. Lowenstein Genealogy Program, "Genealogy and Genetic Diseases in Jewish Pittsburgh." For genealogists, DNA testing offers important insights into the past. For Ashkenazi (Central and Eastern European) Jews, it is also the key to a healthy future. Following the presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to meet with medical professionals and genetic counselors to discuss genetic diseases, procedures and BRCA risks. Attendees 40 years old or younger may be eligible to receive genetic disease testing kits. Admission to the program is free with pre-registration and includes light refreshments (dietary laws observed), thanks to the generosity of the William M. Lowenstein Genealogical Research Endowment Fund. When registering online, please indicate whether you are interested in being tested and if so, submit your date of birth to verify your eligibility. If you are eligible to receive a testing kit, we will contact you prior to the program. Prepare to bring your insurance card and photo ID to the event. Test results are 100% confidential and test subjects will receive access to all necessary resources.
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 Exhibit Tour: #PixburghMarch 19 & March 26 | 1 - 1:30 p.m.
Transport yourself back in time and enjoy an in-depth tour of the new #Pixburgh: A Photographic Experience exhibit with museum docents. See what makes Pittsburgh unique through the History Center's extensive collection of photographs.  21+ Throwback ThursdayThursday, March 16 | 5:30 - 8 p.m. | Tickets
Thursday, March 23 | 5:30 - 8 p.m. | Tickets
Thursday, March 30 | 5:30 - 8 p.m. | Tickets
Throw it back on select Thursday evenings in March as we celebrate the #Pixburgh exhibit with after-hours drinks, scavenger hunts, music, and fun!  History Explorers: #PixburghSaturday, March 18 | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Kids ages 8 - 11 are invited to join us for a fun exploration of photography and green screen technology in the History Center's new #Pixburgh: A Photograph Experience exhibition. Be inspired to create your own digital photography display! Register online.  Irish Genealogy WorkshopSunday, March 19 | 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Join Irish genealogy experts from the Ulster Historical Foundation in Belfast for a new and expanded workshop on the rich genealogical sources found in Ireland. Register online.  Vintage PittsburghSaturday, April 22 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Save the date for the fifth annual Vintage Pittsburgh event, in partnership with The Neighborhood Flea. The event features more than 40 local vendors selling genuine vintage fashion, accessories, housewares, vinyl, home décor, artwork, books, toys, small furniture, and collectibles.
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Join as a member and help us make history!
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Join the History Center as a member and enjoy all the benefits, including FREE admission to the History Center, Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, Fort Pitt Museum, and Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village.
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Senator John Heinz History Center
1212 Smallman Street
Pittsburgh, PA,15222
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A proud affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, the Senator John Heinz History Center is the largest history museum in Pennsylvania and presents American history with a Western Pennsylvania connection.
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