HAPPENINGS
History Uncorked Returns March 8, 2024!
Visitors explore the new Sport and the Body exhibition in the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum.
3 for Free: History Center Sets Attendance Record in August The Heinz History Center recently achieved national acclaim after being named the #2 History Museum in America by USA Today. This prestigious recognition inspired the Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD) to develop the “3 for Free in August” initiative, allowing all visitors to visit free of charge during the month of August at the History Center, the Andy Warhol Museum, and the Children’s Museum – both fellow USA Today honorees. As a result, the History Center attracted nearly 65,000 visitors during the month of August – more visitors than our previous monthly attendance record, set in December 2010 during the blockbuster Vatican Splendors exhibition. With so many visitors using the UPMC SmartSteps instead of crowded elevators, the History Center distributed more than 14,000 Heinz pickle pins throughout the month to those who completed their punch cards on each floor! The initiative drew many young families and new visitors to the museum, including many who explored the Smithsonian’s The Negro Motorist Green Book exhibition during its final two weeks. If you missed the Green Book exhibition, don’t worry! Visit heinzhistorycenter.org to view a special virtual exhibit tour.
History Uncorked partygoers at the annual event.
Save the date, Pittsburgh’s #1 party is slated for March 8, 2024! 2023 Uncorked chairs Cody Baker and Chancelor Humphrey will return to co-host the annual 21+ night after leading efforts for last year's sold out "History Uncorked: A Beautiful Night in the Neighborhood.” Stay tuned for information on the 2024 theme, food and drink vendors, party plans, and more on our website at heinzhistorycenter.org/events .
History Uncorked committee co-chairs Chancelor Humphrey and Cody Baker.
Your Special Day Will Go Down in History
SENATOR JOHN HEINZ HISTORY CENTER** BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Howard W. Hanna, III, Chair, Board of Trustees Christine Bryant, Vice Chair, Board of Trustees Beverlynn Elliott, Vice Chair, Board of Trustees Scott Lammie, Treasurer, Board of Trustees Laurence Glasco, PhD, Secretary, Board of Trustees Diane P. Holder, Immediate Past Chair, Board of Trustees Andrew E. Masich, President & CEO, Senator John Heinz History Center
Kevin Acklin Arthur L. Baldwin David E. Barensfeld Latasha Wilson Batch Charles W. Bitzer
Art Rooney II Izzy Rudolph Joy Starzl Joe Trotter Jr., PhD
Brian Trudgen Mark Twerdok Nish Vartanian The Honorable Kim Ward Dennis A. Watson Anne Zacharias Emeritus & Honorary† Robert Cindrich Sigo Falk The Honorable D. Michael Fisher Floyd “Chip” Ganassi, Jr. Teresa Heinz† Torrence Hunt Maxwell King Robert B. Knutson† The Honorable Frank J. Lucchino Martin G. McGuinn Sandy Mellon Bruce Wiegand
Cynthia Bognar Eric Boughner Charles R. "Chip" Burke, Jr. Verna Corey, ScD The Honorable Jay Costa, Jr. Judith Davenport Jeffrey Davies Joseph Dougherty The Honorable Rich Fitzgerald†† Daniel Fitzpatrick The Honorable Ed Gainey†† Stan Geier James M. Gockley Ken Gormley
Donald J. Heberle Gerardo Interiano William M. Lambert Diane Landers, PhD Judy Linaburg
The fifth floor Mueller Center sparkles ahead of a recent wedding. Photo courtesy of Adam Michaels Photography.
Host your wedding at the History Center to make your big day truly historic! Whether you envision a grand gala or an intimate elopement, the History Center will deliver the perfect experience. Our talented team of event planners will take care of every detail, including coordinating delicious food and drink service from Common Plea Catering. Learn more by visiting heinzhistorycenter.org/rentals .
Catherine Loevner Michael Mascaro Albert Neupaver The Honorable Donna Oberlander Stefani Pashman Robert N. Peirce, Jr., Esq.
*Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania †† ex officio
Robert P. Randall Matthew Rhenish Brian Roman
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