The 40th Anniversary of the Greatest Play in NFL History Page 2

Mark Your Calendars: Upcoming Events Page 3

From Slavery to Freedom Exhibition Preview Page 4

History Center Launches New Civil War Book Page 5

Wrap Up Your Holiday Shopping at the History Center Page 6

“Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures” Broadcast Schedule Page 7

IN THIS ISSUEGridiron Glory, which is made possible by presenting sponsor Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, is currently making its national debut at the History Center. But hurry – time expires on Jan. 6.

The 9,000 square foot exhibit features more than 200 football artifacts from the Pro Football Hall of Fame collection – some of which have never been seen outside of Canton, Ohio – plus exclusive videos from the vaults of NFL Films along with special sections on the Steelers and Western Pennsylvania’s Hall of Fame connections.

Visitors will experience an in-depth journey through 120 years of professional football, from its humble beginnings in Pittsburgh to its rise as one of the world’s most beloved sports.

Gridiron Glory highlights include:• The 1892 Allegheny Athletic

Association accounting ledger featuring Pudge Heffelfinger, known as “Pro Football’s Birth Certificate;”

• The Champions Gallery Theater, which includes a dramatic NFL Films video on a stunning 10-screen display highlighting the greatest moments in NFL history set against a backdrop of more than 20 game-worn jerseys from record-breaking performances;

• A section on the NFL’s greatest dynasties featuring objects from the most successful franchises in pro football history, including “Mean” Joe Greene’s battle-scarred helmet and Jack Lambert’s game-worn jersey from the Steelers’ Super Bowl teams;

• A special display recognizing all 46 Hall of Famers with Western Pa. connections, including artifacts from the “Cradle of Quarterbacks” and University of Pittsburgh legends Curtis Martin and Dan Marino;

• More than a dozen interactive activities where visitors can see how they stack up to some of football’s most imposing players; visitors can compare their bicep size with Cortez Kennedy, test their passing grip with Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly, or measure up to a life-size mold of Jerome Bettis; and

• An interactive instant replay booth where visitors can decide whether the “ruling on the field” should stand or be overturned.

For Steelers fans, the Black ’n Gold is well-represented throughout the Gridiron Glory exhibit, with dozens of artifacts and a special area dedicated to the six-time Super Bowl Champions. Highlights include:• The game-used football from the

greatest play in NFL history, the “Immaculate Reception,” that is on public display for the first time;

• Terry Bradshaw’s uniform from Super Bowl XIV, on loan from the Smithsonian Institution;

• Ernie Stautner’s No. 70 jersey, which remains the only retired number in Steelers history; and

• Items from the newest Hall of Fame Steelers, including Jack Butler’s jersey and Dermontti Dawson’s 1994 offensive lineman of the year trophy.

Time is winding down to see the Senator John Heinz History Center’s major exhibition, Gridiron Glory: The Best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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Consider donating to a special monument fund that will honor the franchise’s greatest play and preserve an important turning point in Pittsburgh history. To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception, the History Center and the Pittsburgh Steelers have teamed up to create a monument that will be erected on Dec. 22 at the exact location of the play near Heinz Field. Fans are encouraged to contribute to the monument fund and receive the items below based on contribution level:

All tax-deductible donations to the History Center will also receive a personalized Immaculate Reception donation certificate that is suitable for framing. Quantities are limited so make your donation today at www.heinzhistorycenter.org or by calling 412-454-6445.

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Immaculate Reception Bronze Finish Hand Buffed Medallion, along with the Immaculate Reception Pin and Holiday Ornament

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The History Center will commemorate the play that changed Pittsburgh sports history with a special public event on Sat., Dec. 22, titled, “Immaculate Reception Memories.”

The event will include the screening of a new NFL Films documentary along with special appearances by members of the 1972 Steelers team, including Franco Harris, John “Frenchy” Fuqua, Andy Russell, Rocky Bleier, Mike Wagner, and more.

Also scheduled to appear are fans involved in the play, including Jim Baker, who owns the Immaculate Reception game ball currently on display in the Gridiron Glory exhibition, and Sharon Levosky, who helped to launch the name of the “Immaculate Reception” on Myron Cope’s TV broadcast.

This event is expected to sell out, and a limited number of tickets are available for purchase. Tickets are $40 general admission and $25 for History Center members. Tickets include admission to Gridiron Glory and all History Center exhibitions. To purchase tickets, visit www.showclix.com or call 1-888-71-TICKETS.

Immaculate Reception Anniversary EventSat., Dec. 22 • Noon – 1:30 p.m.

#Francoing Goes ViralFrom Times Square to Machu Picchu, Steelers Nation is “Francoing” around the world. Fans submitted their most creative Francoing photos— just like the pose from Franco Harris’ Immaculate Reception —as part of a recent social media campaign with one winner receiving an Immaculate Reception prize pack.

The Immaculate ReceptionThe Greatest Play in NFL History

Sports Artifact: Immaculate Reception Ball

Things looked desperate. With just 22 seconds remaining in the Steelers’ 1972 AFC divisional game vs. the Oakland Raiders, the home team trailed 7-to-6 and faced an improbable fourth-down-and-10 from their own 40-yard line.

Playing in just their second playoff gamein franchise history (the Steelers lost 21-0 to the Philadelphia Eagles in 1947), the team was hoping to shed its persona as the “lovable losers” acquired over thefranchise’s first four decades.

West Mifflin native Jim Baker could hardly see the action from his seats in section 57 of Three Rivers Stadiumas third-year quarterback Terry Bradshaw stepped up in the pocket and lofted a pass to running back John “Frenchy” Fuqua just as he collided with Raiders defensive back Jack Tatum.

As the ball popped backward toward the line of scrimmage, rookie running back Franco Harris scooped up the errant ball inches above the ground, shed a would-be Raiders tackler, and raced the length of the sideline for the go-ahead touchdown.

Officials delayed the game in an attempt to determine exactly what happened on the play. But amidst the euphoria, Baker saw an opportunity. He and his nephew Bobby Pavuchak raced down the Three Rivers Stadium steps and hopped onto the field with an impromptu mission: catch the ball after the extra point.

Hundreds of fans crowded the back of the endzone with stadium security attempting to maintain order as Steelers kicker Roy Gerela prepared to kick the extra point. Baker eluded security officials behind the goal post and successfully dove for the ball following the kick. Unsure exactly what to do next, he stuffed the ball under his shirt and ran as fast as he could out of the stadium with his nephew. As the city erupted in celebration following the Steelers first playoff win, Baker drove home to be with his wife and two sons, clutching his memento from the greatest play in NFL history.

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For the past 40 years, Baker kept the ball in a special black-and-gold vault, taking it out only to show friends and family. But this fall, he loaned the ball to the History Center as part of the Gridiron Glory: The Best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame exhibit—the first time the ball has been on display to the public. Visitors can see the Immaculate Reception ball in the McGuinn Gallery through Jan. 6, along with the Three Rivers Stadium turf and Franco Harris’ game-worn Immaculate Reception shoes inside the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum.

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Members Enjoy the Best Exhibit Lineup in HistoryDr. Ron and Judy Linaburg with Catherine and Mark Loevner

More than 100 guests joined the History Center for the annual 1879 Founders’ Circle Dinner. Following remarks by American Alliance of Museums President Ford Bell, History Center President and CEO Andy Masich invited attendees to tour the museum’s newest exhibitions, Gridiron Glory and From Slavery to Freedom.

The event, graciously hosted by David and Wendy Barensfeld and the Compton Family, honors members of the Chairman’s Circle, Director’s Circle, Museum Circle, and special friends of the History Center. For more information about the 1879 Founders’ Circle, please contact Clara L. Pascoe at 412-454-6324 or clpascoe@heinzhistorycenter.org.

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15th Annual History Uncorked Fri., March 8, 2013 Senator John Heinz History Center

Get ready for a groovy time at History Uncorked, Pittsburgh’s premier event for young professionals.

As one of the city’s most popular annual events, History Uncorked offers an opportunity to become involved with the History Center’s mission while mingling with up-and-coming entrepreneurs, connecting with colleagues, and building a broader professional network.

This year’s History Uncorked, chaired by Nathan Boxx of Fort Pitt Capital Group, will celebrate the History Center’s upcoming exhibition, 1968: The Year that Rocked America, with 1960s music and décor. Proceeds from the event benefit the programs and services of the History Center and Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum.

21st Annual History Makers Award Dinner Thurs., April 18, 2013 • 6:30 p.m. • Black Tie Fairmont Pittsburgh

The History Makers Award Dinner honors men and women whose achievements, while rooted here in Western Pennsylvania, transcend geographic bounds. These individuals represent the commitment to excellence that has defined our community and profoundly contribute to the proud history and collective heritage of our region.

Proceeds from the History Makers Award Dinner, 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, provide support for the History Center’s educational programs, innovative exhibitions, and collections.

Fourth Annual Bocce Tournament & Festival Sat., Aug. 17, 2013 Senator John Heinz History Center

Come throw down for a worthy cause at the History Center’s Fourth Annual Bocce Tournament and Festival, chaired by Jack Mascaro of Mascaro Construction Co. Teams will showcase their bocce skills while visitors enjoy delicious Italian food, beverages, live entertainment, and more. Spectators can also try their hand playing bocce on two specially designed public courts. Admission is free for all spectators. All sponsor proceeds benefit the Italian American Endowment Fund, which is dedicated to preserving the history and culture of Italian Americans in Western Pennsylvania.

10th Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament Mon., Sept. 23, 2013 Allegheny Country Club

Save the date for the 10th Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament, presented by BNY Mellon, at the historic Allegheny Country Club in Sewickley. Each foursome will be matched with a local sports celebrity for a scramble-style tournament including team and individual prizes for the longest putt, longest drive, and closest to the hole. Test out your skills for a good cause. The tournament benefits the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum.

For more information about these events, including sponsorship and tickets, please contact Mark Burnett at 412-454-6405 or mlburnett@heinzhistorycenter.org.

Attendees Enjoy Newest Exhibitions atAnnual 1879 Founders’ Circle Dinner

There’s never been a better time to become a History Center/Smithsonian member. Over the next year, we will feature the best exhibit lineup in history.

From our newest exhibition, From Slavery to Freedom, to upcoming exhibitions, 1968: The Year that Rocked America and The Civil War in Pennsylvania, members can take advantage of the best exhibit lineup in history. See pages 4 and 5 for more details.

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gIVe the gIft Of hIStORY: The History Center has membership levels for everyone on your gift list. All membership levels include unlimited access to the History Center’s museum system – including the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, and Fort Pitt Museum – as well as the Smithsonian Institution. Memberships start at just $60 and include a variety of additional benefits. It’s the best deal in town. For more information or to purchase a gift membership, please contact Shirley Gaudette at 412-454-6436 or sagaudette@heinzhistorycenter.org.

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Presented by BNY Mellon and funded in part by a U.S. Department of Education grant, the long-term exhibit highlights the history of the anti-slavery movement, the Underground Railroad, and the impact of 19th century activism on the modern quest for civil and human rights in Pittsburgh.

Highlights include:• Nearly 60 manumission, indenture, and

freedom papers from the History Center’s Detre Library & Archives recently discovered by the Allegheny County Recorder of Deeds Office;

• A gourd fiddle and bow from the 1850s, on loan from the Smithsonian Institution, that was created by enslaved Africans in America;

• Three new life-like museum figures, including one of Martin Delany, a prominent Pittsburgh abolitionist and the highest ranking African American officer in the Union Army during the Civil War;

• Several 19th century paintings that depict everyday life for African slaves, including “Slaves Waiting for Sale,” by Eyre Crow, on loan from the Heinz Family Foundation; and

• Touch-screen interactives that bring to life Pittsburgh-area safe houses, such as John B. Vashon’s barbershop, the LeMoyne House, and the Monongahela House Hotel.

The exhibit is also supported by PPG Industries Foundation, the University of Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Foundation, and the Double Eagle Foundation. In partnership with the exhibit, the History Center is

New Exhibition Highlights African American History in Western PennsylvaniaMore than 200 years of African American history are chronicled in the History Center’s new long-term exhibition, From Slavery to Freedom.

developing a variety of public programs, educational materials, and publications with Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Public Schools, the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Civil War 150, and nationally known scholars.

For more information about From Slavery to Freedom, please contact Samuel W. Black, director of the African American Program at the History Center, at 412-454-6391 or swblack@heinzhistorycenter.org.

From Slavery to Freedom Program: Genealogy Weekend Feb. 23-24, 2013The History Center’s Thomas & Katherine Detre Library & Archives will host two workshops to help visitors learn the best methods for researching their family history as part of the upcoming Genealogy Weekend.

On Sat., Feb. 23, genealogists will present their research on the manumission papers included in the From Slavery to Freedom exhibit. The experts will share genealogy methods used to research those ancestors who were enslaved and emancipated. This History Center workshop is co-sponsored by the Afro-American Genealogical Society of Pittsburgh and supported by the Department of Education Underground Railroad Educational and Cultural Program.

Sun., Feb. 24 will focus on Italian American genealogy. For more information, please contact Sarah Rooney at 412-454-6373 or serooney@heinzhistorycenter.org.

The exciting new exhibition, 1968: The Year that Rocked America, chronicles the pivotal year in American history that 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.

Created in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society, this major traveling exhibit will feature state-of-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.

Visitors can get up close to a Bell UHI “Huey” Helicopter, and view campaign memorabilia from the 1968 elections.

Beginning Feb. 2, visitors can turn on, tune in, and drop out at the History Center as they experience a year that defined a generation.

As part of the 1968: The Year that Rocked America exhibit, the History Center will display part of the original set and related items from “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” which was broadcast nationally for the first time in 1968.

For exhibit sponsorship information, please contact Natalie Taylor at 412-454-6325 or ngtaylor@heinzhistorycenter.org.

The History Center will hold a preview partyfor the 1968: The Year that Rocked America

exhibit on Thurs., Jan. 31. For more information about this event, please contact Clara L. Pascoe at 412-454-6324 or clpascoe@heinzhistorycenter.org.

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A life-like figure of abolitionist Martin Delany is featured inside the new From Slavery to Freedom exhibition.

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COMING UP

In partnership with Pennsylvania Civil War 150, the statewide initiative to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, the History Center recently launched a new book, “The Civil War in Pennsylvania: A Photographic History.” The 312 page book is available for $34.95 at the History Center’s Museum Shop or at www.heinzhistorycenter.org/estore. It features a collection of rare and unpublished images that highlight Pennsylvania’s role on the battlefield and on the home front.

Other Pennsylvania Civil War 150 programs include:

• The History Center will open a new exhibition, The Civil War in Pennsylvania, on June 21, 2013 that will feature life-like museum figures, unpublished photographs, and encampments displaying Civil War life.

• In the summer of 2013, the History Center will release another new book, “The Civil War in Pennsylvania: The African American Experience,” featuring essays written by national experts on African American life during the Civil War.

• The History Center’s traveling exhibition, The Civil War in Pennsylvania, created in partnership with Pennsylvania Civil War 150, has already visited nearly a dozen History Center Affiliate Program sites and will visit another 15 sites in 2013. 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 Peoples Natural Gas and supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), will travel to more than 40 Affiliate Program institutions over the next four years.

To learn more about upcoming Pennsylvania Civil War 150 exhibits, publications, and events related to the Civil War commemoration, visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org/civilwar or www.pacivilwar150.com.

The History Center’s new Museum Conservation Center in the Dietrich Building will allow the museum’s 50,000 artifacts to be stored under one roof.

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Located just behind the History Center at 1221 Penn Avenue in the Strip District, the newly-renovated building will be LEED certified and will provide state-of-the-art storage for the History Center’s collections, including Smithsonian-quality security, temperature, and humidity controls.

On the first floor of the nine-story, 50,000 square foot 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.

Museum Conservation Center Set to Open in 2013

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.

When the Museum Conservation Center opens in the summer of 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 412-454-6393 or sasmith@heinzhistorycenter.org.

Located in Avella, Washington Co., Pa., the National Historic Landmark is poised for an exciting year in 2013 with new events and programs, including a partnership with the Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania.

Meadowcroft will provide Girl Scout troops with the opportunity to earn new patches as part of the “Brownies Try-it” and “Native American Awareness” programs. Scouts will tour the 16th century Eastern Woodland Indian Village and the new 1770s Frontier Village, participate in the construction of an American Indian dwelling, and try their hand at cooking American Indian recipes.

Additional programs available to scouts at Meadowcroft include the Indian Lore Badge Program for Boy Scouts, the Exploring Native Americans Program for Junior Girl Scouts, and much more. Troop leaders can reserve spots for the 2013 season now by contacting Elizabeth Ruzycki at 724-587-3412 or ejruzycki@heinzhistorycenter.org.

Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village enjoyed another successful season, with more than 15,000 visitors, and popular events such as the Atlatl Competition and American Indian Heritage Weekend.

Party at the Point: Host your Next Event at Fort Pitt Museum

Fort Pitt Museum offers a unique atmosphere for private parties, corporate retreats, business events, and much more. The spectacular views of the Point and Mount Washington from the Fort Pitt Museum will impress your guests and make for an unforgettable experience.

To book your next event at Fort Pitt Museum, please contact Joy Balentine at 412-454-6356 or jrbalentine@heinzhistorycenter.org.

For more information on Fort Pitt Museum exhibitions and events, visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org and click on the Fort Pitt Museum tab or call 412-281-9284.

Looking for a space in downtown Pittsburgh to hold the best event in history?

Be sure to visit the Fort Pitt Museum this holiday season. Beginning Jan. 1, the Fort Pitt Museum will temporarily close for exhibition maintenance and updating before re-opening to the public on Jan. 21. Fort Pitt Museum is one of the most affordable family-friendly cultural experiences in the region. Admission is just $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens, $3 for students with a valid ID, and $3 for children ages 6-17. Children under 5 and History Center members get in free.

New publications and exhibitions commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War.

Meadowcroft Rockshelter, 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. Visitors can also 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 site also features a new 1770s Frontier Village that spotlights the similarities and differences between the lives of American Indians and European settlers in the Upper Ohio Valley. Meadowcroft is currently closed for the season and will re-open in May.

For more information, call 724-587-3412 or visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org and click on the Meadowcroft tab.

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The History Center's Museum Shop is open to the public with no admission fee. To shop online, visit our e-Store at www.heinzhistorycenter.org/estore. All proceeds from Museum Shop sales directly benefit the History Center.

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Joanne Autenreith: Glass collection from the Co-Operative Flint Glass Company; dinnerware plate used at the William Penn Hotel, Pittsburgh, Pa. Howard Azen: Portrait of Azen’s founder Maxamillian Azen by H. Lewis Gus Catanese: 1989 Perry Commodores PIAA City Championship flagRobert Chamovitz: Jewish war veteran’s hat of Allen ChamovitzClifford L. Fair: Collection of items documenting the 1956 Steel Bowl between Shaler and Bloomfield High SchoolsAlan Fritz: Australian shilling used in the coin toss of the final “Battle of the Bridge” football game between Monaca and Rochester High SchoolKathleen M. Gavlak: Two cameras (Kodak Brownie and Kodak Folding Pocket) used by the donor’s uncle Alfred J. Behe, an amateur photographerLeechburg Museum and Historical Society: Commemorative plate depicting different Pittsburgh landmarks, 1970Richard Mascari: Sweater from Gerbers Fruit Co.Eugene Matsook: Football recognizing the final “Battle of the Bridge” football game National Electronics Museum: Lunar drill prototype developed by Westinghouse Joe Negri: Collection documenting this local musician’s career including a guitar, guitar strap, painting, and several awardsWes Nicholl: Six Union Railroad ID tags, c. 1920 Sam Nicotero: Movie prop used as a political button for the film, “The Assassination File” PHMC: William Whigham name boardRonald Reich: Collection of items excavated from Dunbar’s CampRochester High School: Collection of items documenting the “Battle of the Bridge” Daniel Rodgers: Surveying instrument, surveyor’s license, and identification card of Philip J. Rodgers, the donor’s grandfather Albert W. Schnupp: Scissors, pliers, and tin snip from the foreman’s office of Factory B, U.S. Glass Co.; three glass oil lamps from the U.S. Glass CompanyLisa Seguin: A collection of artwork and artifacts from Virgil Cantini William P. Snyder III: Steamboat wheel Judith Stein: High Holiday cantorial robe and toque that belonged to donor’s father Mordecai Heiser Jean W. Thomas: Collection of Clarke M. ThomasRuth Thompson: Varsity letter worn by Christine McNally, cheerleading captain at South High School in 1966Carolyn Wilson: Girl Scout uniform, troop 57 Maryan Williamson Yoder: Wooden cigar box, silver teapot, and creamer from the Seventh Avenue Hotel; flask and pocket knife belonging to Norman B. Richardson

LIBrArYWashington in the Ohio Country. Gift of Rennick Steele.History of UPMC. Gift of UPMC.KDKA Cookbook. Gift of June Haskins.History of Cook’s Forest. Gift of Phyllis Metz.Consecration of St. John the Divine Orthodox Church. Gift of John Righetti.Oliver and Perry High School Yearbooks. Gift of Oliver High School.Rolling Rock Club in the Historic Ligonier Valley. Gift of the Evans Family.The Bus: My Life in and out of a Helmet. Gift of Craig Britcher.Horne’s Catalog, 1905. Gift of Steven Miller.Clairtonian Yearbook, 1941. Field Gathered.

ArCHIvESBuhl Foundation: Buhl Foundation Records.Fran Colecchia: The Program for Female Offenders of South Central Pennsylvania, Inc. Records.Tom Stradley: Tom Stradley, Jr. Collection. One program for the Pittsburgh Hornets Hockey team for the 1952-53 season and 12 photographs taken during the Dec. 23, 1972 AFC divisional playoff game.Sheriff’s Office of Allegheny County: Writs of Execution for Allegheny County, c. 1843-1923.Marjorie Mitchell: Louise Fulton Collection. Louise Fulton was the first African American woman to win a professional bowling championship. The collection consists of articles, programs, and photographs related to Fulton and her bowling career.Pearl Moore: Montefiore Hospital Nurses Alumnae Association Records.Carol Labad: Lida Eleanor Nicolls Fitzgerald, Princess Victor of Thurn and Taxis papers. David Barber: David Whitaker Moss Papers. David Whitaker Moss enlisted as a private in the 149th Pennsylvania Volunteers Company D in August 1862 and served in that capacity throughout the Civil War.Joyce Gracey: Emma Haberland Papers and Photographs. Emma Haberland was born in Bridgeville to Italian immigrants and worked for the H.J. Heinz Company until the 1990s.

Mr. Christopher E. AlbertAvella Jr. Sr. High School LibraryMs. Mindy BaderMr. Brian BallMs. Robyn BarberMr. Matthew T. BaumanMr. Brian BaxterMs. Beth BellMrs. JoAnn M. BettenMr. & Mrs. David J. BirdMr. & Mrs. David BobeckMr. & Mrs. Julien BourgeoisMr. Dennis D. BrownMs. Renee M. BuckiBulgarian Macedonian National Educational & Cultural CenterMr. Patrick BurnsMr. Paul ButtenfieldMs. Lorna CabiliMr. Glen Campbell & Ms. Laura CowanMs. Lucy CardilloMr. & Mrs. Joe CarneyMr. & Mrs. David CarterMr. Kevin CassMr. Mike CesarioMr. Michael CiraMs. René ClaxtonMr. Jason CollinsMr. & Mrs. Mark CoxMr. Jason CummingsMr. James C. CurryMs. Marie DeGraefMr. & Mrs. Louis A. DePaulMr. & Mrs. Ilario DichieraMr. Michael DimperioMr. & Mrs. John N. DiPucciDubois Area Historical SocietyMs. Diane DubroskyMs. Helen DundaMr. & Mrs. Bary DunnEast Liberty Valley Historical SocietyMr. Bernard ErbMr. Roger FausoldMs. Oralia L. FerrettiMr. Gene FinleyMr. & Mrs. Jeffrey J. ForsterMr. & Mrs. Richard FoxMr. James FrancisMr. Nicholas FrattoMr. & Mrs. Tim FreyMr. Dan FriedmanMs. Christine Gargani

Ms. Carolyn GeigerMr. Pasquale GentileMr. Ron GlassMs. Michelle GornyMs. Michelle GrabiakMs. Beth HarrisMs. Margaret HartleyMr. Steven HertzbergMs. Cindy HinzMs. Mary N. HurstMs. Rachel HutchinsonMr. & Mrs. Darryl JacksonMr. & Mrs. Charles F. JenkinsMr. Ralph JohnsMrs. Katie E. JohnsonMs. Patricia E. JonesMr. Michael KalpichMr. Timothy KamonMr. Bruce KeeferMr. & Mrs. Charles R. KeenanMr. & Mrs. John KellsMs. Nancy KellyMs. Christine KieferMs. Nancy KinneyMs. Jane M. KlivansMs. Christy KozarMr. Christopher KramerMs. Pamela D. KubitMs. Corinne KunselmanMr. & Mrs. James T. Kunz, Jr.Wai LamMr. & Mrs. David W. LaneMs. Lois A. LangMr. Daniel LaPorteMr. Joseph LaPorteMs. Kimberly LaRueMr. & Mrs. Mark J. LaskowMr. Charles J. Leftault, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Mark LehnerMs. Judy LessoMr. David A. LesterMs. Jean LombardiMr. Jim LombardiMs. Wendy LomickaMs. Nancy H. LongMs. Joyce LukaszewiczMr. Ramsey LyonsMr. & Mrs. Robert L. Maloney, Jr.Mr. Robert P. MartinMr. & Mrs. David C. MathewsMr. Donald J. MatsonJennifer L. MatthewsMr. Matthew MatusMr. Scott McDade

Library & Archives Accessions

New Museum Collections

New MembersMr. & Mrs. Jim McGaffinMr. & Mrs. James A. McMahonMs. Ruth McMullenMs. Beverly MermelsteinMr. Daniel R. MitchellMr. & Ms. Muhammad MukhtarMr. Warren D. MyersMr. P. David NewhouseMs. Beth O'DonnellMr. & Mrs. Fran O'MalleyPA Connecting CommunitiesMs. Dawn PattersonMr. & Mrs. Jack PfleugerMs. Erica PrendesMr. Christopher A. PrioreMr. Luke A. PrzybylaMs. Sylvia ReplogleMs. Aesha RiceMr. Donald W. RichardsMr. Glenn RidenourMr. William P. RodgersMr. & Mrs. Joel D. RomanMr. Robert S. RusiewiczMr. Scott Santoro & Ms. Gina Capozoli Robin SavageMr. Steven ShaulisMs. Cindy L. ShawMr. Martin J. SilvermanMrs. Jodi SinagraMs. Kimberly J. SmithMr. David SolteszMs. Trish B. SowersMs. Jan SpanoMr. John M. SpeedMs. Lisa C. StoutDr. & Mrs. Roger D. SuttonDr. & Mrs. Jerome TaylorMr. & Mrs. Robert TiberiMr. Marc TosianoMr. David TroxellMrs. Linda VerebMr. Joe Vitek & Ms. Stephanie FrazierMr. Lawrence WarnerMs. Anita WeingartenMs. Miriam WeissWest Penn Hospital FoundationMs. Linda A. WilliamsMr. & Mrs. Tom WozarMs. Eileen WukitchMs. Darlene YoungMr. Bill YundMr. Stanislaus Ziolkowski

History Center historian Ed Reis recently celebrated a major milestone – his 250th portrayal of Pittsburgh innovator George Westinghouse. Dressed in a black wool suit with an eight-button vest, black cravat, and black top hat, Reis has been telling the story of the engineer and entrepreneur who invented the air brake and was a pioneer of the electrical industry.Over the past decade, Reis has played the role of George Westinghouse for schools, public libraries, historical societies, church groups, and retirement centers across Western Pennsylvania.

History Center visitors can explore artifacts related to one of America’s greatest innovators, including a 1967 Westinghouse electric car, a 1950s Westinghouse kitchen, and a “virtual” George Westinghouse interactive interview inside the Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation exhibition. To schedule a George Westinghouse appearance for your organization, please contact Ed Reis at 412-454-6376 or ejreis@heinzhistorycenter.org.

History Center historian bringsWestern Pennsylvania inventor to life.

George Westinghouse:World Class Innovator

broadcasT schedule: Mon., Jan. 28, 2013 • 7:30 p.M. Mon., Feb. 18, 2013 • 7:30 p.M. Mon., March 4, 2013 • 7:30 p.M. Mon., april 22, 2013 • 7:30 p.M. Mon., May 13, 2013 • 7:30 p.M. Mon., June 17, 2013 • 7:30 p.M. Mon., July 15, 2013 • 7:30 p.M.

The fifth season of “Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures,” hosted by KDKA-TV’s Ken Rice and History Center President and CEO Andy Masich, will air on KDKA-TV on select Monday evenings through July 2013.The 30-minute programs highlight collectibles, heirlooms, and other prized possessions brought to the History Center by members and visitors at the “Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures” event this summer.

Antiques appraisal show returns to KDKA-TV for fifth season.

Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures Revealed

“Don’t get too far away from your food,” advised Chef Mary Menniti to a crowd of visitors in the History Center’s Weisbrod Kitchen Classroom this fall. The Italian Garden Project chef served visitors a tasty dish of Pittsburgh history, Italian culture, and tips on updating time-honored dishes with local, nourishing ingredients.

The Healthy Heritage Cooking Series, presented by UPMC Health Plan, is free with History Center admission. Join us on Feb. 19 for Bulgarian cuisine with Pat French and on March 9 for Syrian cuisine with Leila Khalil. Sessions will be held at both 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Stay tuned to www.heinzhistorycenter.org for more information – and come hungry.

Sharing traditions, one recipe at a time.

Healthy HeritageCooking Series

In association with the Smithsonian Institution

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 inpart by the Allegheny Regional Asset District and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Phone: 412-454-6000 • Fax: 412-454-6031www.heinzhistorycenter.org

Ned Schano, Director of CommunicationsRachellynn Schoen, Graphic Design ManagerBrady Smith, Communications ManagerCaralyn Green, Multimedia Manager

FIRST FlooRNEW! Gridiron Glory: The Best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame (through Jan. 6, 2013)UPMC SmartStepsSenator John Heinz: A Western Pennsylvania LegacyKidsburgh (mezzanine)Vintage Vehicles

SeCoND FlooRPittsburgh: A Tradition of InnovationWestern Pennsylvania Sports Museum

THIRD FlooRWestern Pennsylvania Sports MuseumDiscovery PlaceRediscovering Lewis & Clark: A Journey with the Rooney FamilyPrine Collection of Woodworking PlanesOutdoor Advertising

FouRTH FlooRNEW! From Slavery to FreedomNEW! Art of the Steelers (through March 31, 2013)Year in Pictures: Images from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette in 2011Special Collections GalleryGlass: Shattering Notions

FIFTH FlooRClash of Empires: The British, French, & Indian War, 1754-1763

SIXTH FlooRWrought Metal Treasures from the Blum Collection

Exhibitions

A Program of the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania

1212 Smallman StreetPittsburgh, PA 15222-4200

Calendar of EventsImmaculate Reception memoriesSat., Dec. 22, 2012See page 2 for details.

“Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures” AiringMon., Jan. 28, 2013 • 7:30 p.m.See page 7 for details.

1968: Exhibition Preview PartyThurs., Jan. 31, 2013See page 4 for details.

1968: Exhibition Public Opening Sat., Feb. 2, 2013See page 4 for details.

“Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures” AiringMon., Feb. 18, 2013 • 7:30 p.m.See page 7 for details.

Healthy Heritage Cooking SeriesSat., Feb. 19, 2013 • 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.See page 7 for details.

“Night of the Living Dead” ScreeningFri., Feb. 22, 2013Visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org for additional details.

Genealogy Weekend Sat., Feb. 23 – Sun., Feb. 24, 2013See page 4 for details.

“Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures” AiringMon., March 4, 2013 • 7:30 p.m.See page 7 for details.

15th Annual History UncorkedFri., March 8, 2013See page 2 for details.

Healthy Heritage Cooking SeriesSat., March 9, 2013 • 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.See page 7 for details.

Senator John Heinz History Center Board of TrusteesRobert J. Cindrich, Chairman, Board of TrusteesBeverlynn Elliott, Vice Chair, Board of TrusteesJoe W. Trotter, Jr., Ph.D., Vice Chair, Board of TrusteesAlvaro Garcia-Tunon, Treasurer, Board of TrusteesSigo Falk, Secretary, Board of TrusteesAndrew E. Masich, President & CEO, Senator John Heinz History Center

Arthur L. BaldwinSusie BarbourDavid E. BarensfeldCharles W. BitzerNadine E. BognarJ. Bracken Burns, Sr.Steven H. CohenDr. Verna Corey, ScDThe Honorable Jay Costa, Jr.Charles J. Dougherty, Ph.D.The Honorable Brian L. EllisThe Honorable D. Mike Fisher The Honorable Rich FitzgeraldDan FitzpatrickShawn FoxKathleen GallagherFloyd “Chip” Ganassi, Jr.Stan GeierLaurence Glasco, Ph.D.Chuck HammelMatthew HarbaughFranco HarrisDonald J. HeberleTorrence HuntWilliam M. LambertJudy Linaburg Catherine LoevnerGerald F. MacClearyJames C. Martin, Esq.

Tom McMillanSandy MellonPaul O’Neill, Jr.Daniel OnoratoRalph J. PapaRobert N. Peirce, Jr., Esq.Jack B. PiattJohn R. PippyPaul M. PohlRobert RandallThe Honorable Luke RavenstahlArt Rooney IIDan D. SandmanLynne SchmidtCarol Semple ThompsonThe Honorable Matthew SmithMargaret SnavelyStephen R. TritchH. Woodruff Turner, Esq.Mike WagnerDennis A. WatsonBruce WiegandDennis YablonskyAnne Zacharias

Emeritus Trustees & Honorary Trustees Robert BarensfeldJohn F. Bitzer, Jr.Frank V. CahouetJoseph CalihanJohn P. Davis, Jr.Teresa Heinz*Maxwell KingWilliam C. King Robert B. Knutson*The Honorable Frank J. Lucchino David McCullough Martin G. McGuinnThe Honorable Tim MurphyAmbassador Dan Rooney * Honorary Trustee STAY CONNECTED

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