Join us as we toast to the 35th anniversary of the Italian American Program at the Heinz History Center on Thursday, Oct. 2! 🇮🇹 For more than three decades, the Italian American Program has preserved and shared the stories of Western Pennsylvania’s vibrant Italian American community and now it’s time to celebrate! The evening will feature a spirited conversation with Melissa E. Marinaro, director of the Italian American Program, and distinguished guests: Cathy Cerrone Fratto, the program’s fir

What does America mean to you? In honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary, the Heinz History Center has partnered with the Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators (PSI) to create an exhibition that explores that very question. Featuring 63 original works of art by 35 illustrators, My America: An Illustrated Experience uses the power of illustration to reflect on ideals associated with the American Revolution and the pillars at the heart of the nation’s founding — freedom, equality, justice, and oppor

#OnThisDay in 1968, Night of the Living Dead crept onto the screen at the Fulton Theater (today’s Byham) in Downtown Pittsburgh—unleashing the undead and cementing our city as the zombie capital of the world. 🧟🧟‍♀️ Spooky season officially begins today, and the History Center is summoning all ghouls, goblins, and trivia wizards for two upcoming frightful events: 👻Hidden History Trivia Night: Halloween Edition - Oct. 16 🎃Haunted History Center Halloween - Oct. 26 Join us if you dare and reser