BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscover y.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fro m CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/pittsburgh-pa/src-8190.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-WR-CALDESC:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscove ry.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fr om CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - pittsburgh-pa BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:It Takes a Lifetime: Book Talk with Libby Cataldi DTSTART:20260909T223000Z DTEND:20260910T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T184739Z UID:10686-1788978600-1788985800@www.heinzhistorycenter.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Rooted in the legacies of immigration\, family\, and identity\ , Cataldi’s intimate memoir traces her family’s journey from the south ern Italian village of Rotondella to Pittsburgh. \nRaised in an Italian Am erican household shaped by a past that was rarely discussed\, Cataldi emba rks on a deeply personal journey back to her ancestral home in search of t ruth\, belonging\, and a deeper understanding of the generations that came before her. \nIn Italy\, she uncovers the lasting influence of tradition\ , silence\, sacrifice\, and resilience\, exploring how forces such as pove rty\, rigid Catholicism\, patriarchy\, the Mafia\, malocchio\, and omertà shaped the lives of her grandmother\, mother\, and ultimately herself. \n Through her family’s story\, Cataldi will reflect on the enduring legacy of immigration\, the strength of Italian American women\, and what it mea ns to reconcile the past while finding a sense of home. \nFollowing the pr esentation\, enjoy a Q&A with the author and a book signing. \nAdmission\n This program is free with advance registration. The program will take plac e in the museum’s sixth floor Detre Library and Archives. \nDoors open a t 6 p.m. \nAbout the Speaker\nLibby Cataldi is the author of “Stay Clo se” (St. Martin’s Press)\, published in Italy as Stammi Vicino. A fo rmer educator\, she holds a doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh an d has shared her work widely in the United States and Italy through appear ances on NPR\, ABC\, FOX\, RAI Uno\, and at the United Nations. \nCataldi divides her time between Annapolis\, Maryland\, and Florence\, Italy. In F lorence\, she rowed with the Florence Dragon Boat Team for breast cancer s urvivors\, served on the board of the International School of Florence\, a nd is a member of AILO\, an organization that supports charitable causes t hrough volunteerism and fundraising. She is also a founding member of the Florence Literary Society. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T184739Z URL:https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/event/it-takes-a-lifetime-book-talk -with-libby-cataldi/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Heinz History Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hidden History Trivia Night DTSTART:20260910T223000Z DTEND:20260911T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T184739Z UID:10670-1789065000-1789072200@www.heinzhistorycenter.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Test your knowledge of Pittsburgh’s past and pop culture’s most memorable moments. \nHistory Center Trivia Nights bring together fas cinating local lore and unforgettable pop culture moments for a fun\, fast -paced showdown. From surprising bits of Steel City history to our greates t hits\, each round is designed to challenge even the most dedicated fans. \nSip from the cash bar\, grab some complimentary snacks\, and get a head start by exploring the museum before the game begins—you might just dis cover a clue or two that gives you a competitive edge! \nDoors open at 6 p .m.\, and trivia begins at 6:30 p.m. Gather a team of up to ten people and get ready for a yinzsplosion of fun. \nAdmission\nAdmission to Hidden His tory Trivia Night is $7 with advance registration. The program will take p lace in the museum’s first floor Great Hall. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T184739Z URL:https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/event/hidden-history-trivia-night-0 9102026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Heinz History Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Second Saturdays DTSTART:20260912T140000Z DTEND:20260912T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T184739Z UID:10722-1789207200-1789228800@www.heinzhistorycenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:From seasonal tasks to everyday village work\, discover what l ife was really like in early America. Join us every Second Saturday this s eason as activities rotate each month and village\, giving visitors a new experience with every visit. \nAdmission\nAccess to Second Saturday progra ms are included with admission. Purchasing tickets in advance is encourage d. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T184739Z URL:https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/event/second-saturdays-09122026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Heinz History Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Speaker Saturday: American Nationalism on the Frontier DTSTART:20260912T170000Z DTEND:20260912T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T184739Z UID:10269-1789218000-1789225200@www.heinzhistorycenter.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Jay Donis\, assistant professor of history at Thiel College\, will reveal the surprising origins of unity among the thirteen colonies de spite their many differences. \nDrawing on the writings of John Adams\, Do nis considers the idea that the Revolution began not on the battlefield\, but in the minds and hearts of the people. \nBy looking at events in the T rans-Appalachian west\, discover how strong local identities coexisted wit h a growing sense of shared purpose – challenging traditional ideas abou t when and where American national identity first formed. \nAdmission\nThe program is included with regular admission and will take place in the For t Pitt Auditorium on the museum’s first floor. \nAbout the Speaker\nJay Donis is an Assistant Professor of History at Thiel College. He published research in “The Journal of Early American History\, Pennsylvania Hist ory: A Journal of Mid-Atlantic Studies” and the “Register of the Kent ucky Historical Society.” He is currently the program chair for the 202 6 Pennsylvania Historical Association annual conference. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T184739Z URL:https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/event/speaker-saturday-american-nat ionalism-on-the-frontier/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Heinz History Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:23rd Annual Golf Tournament DTSTART:20260914T130000Z DTEND:20260914T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T184709Z UID:9747-1789376400-1789401600@www.heinzhistorycenter.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Presented by UPMC and UPMC Health Plan\, the Celebrity Golf To urnament is an annual event that benefits the Franco Harris Sports Museum. Each foursome will be paired with a sports celebrity for this scramble st yle tournament and will include team and individual prizes for longest put t\, longest drive\, and closest to the flag challenge. \nsponsor Now  \nT he Franco Harris Sports Museum celebrates the rich sports tradition of thi s region by telling a story that spans sporting events\, eras\, and skill levels. The Sports Museum takes visitors from the sandlot to the semi-pros \, from the little leagues to the big leagues\, and from the dreamers to t he heroes of Western Pennsylvania sports. \nTOURNAMENT TIMELINE\n\n9 a.m. – Registration and brunch\n10 a.m. – Shotgun scramble start\n3 p.m. – Cocktail reception and prize presentation\n\nFor more sponsorship info rmation\, please contact Briana Hornung\, special events manager\, at b mhornung@heinzhistorycenter.org. \nSilver Sponsor LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T184709Z LOCATION:Fox Chapel Golf Club\, 426 Fox Chapel Rd\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 1523 8\, United States URL:https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/event/23rd-annual-golf-tournament/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Heinz History Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tasting Through Time: Fall Educator Open House DTSTART:20260915T213000Z DTEND:20260916T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T184739Z UID:10663-1789493400-1789502400@www.heinzhistorycenter.org CATEGORIES:education,food DESCRIPTION:Join the History Center for a night of educational enrichment at our Tasting Through Time: Fall Educator Open House. \nDiscover the fasc inating history of chocolate with American Heritage Chocolate historian Da ve Borghesani\, complete with historic tastings and ideas for bringing thi s delicious story into your classroom. \nJourney through Planet Ice: Myste ries of the Ice Ages on a guided tour\, where you’ll learn how Ice Age p eople hunted for food and complete a prehistoric trail mix activity. \nExp lore Pittsburgh’s culinary past in the Detre Library & Archives during a primary source workshop featuring food-related collections. \nConnect wit h the Learning Team to learn about field trips\, classroom resources\, out reach programs\, and educational opportunities available for your students . \nEnjoy complimentary light refreshments and cocktails while networking with fellow educators and discovering new ways to make history meaningful for learners of all ages! \nAdmission\nThe open house is free for educator s with advance registration. For an additional fee\, teachers can receive two hours of Act 48 credits. \nFor additional questions\, please contact l earn@heinzhistorycenter.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T184739Z URL:https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/event/tasting-through-time-fall-edu cator-open-house/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Heinz History Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Meadowcroft’s Fall Homeschool Open House DTSTART:20260917T140000Z DTEND:20260917T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T184739Z UID:10716-1789639200-1789657200@www.heinzhistorycenter.org CATEGORIES:arts,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Homeschool families are invited to step into the past at Meado wcroft! Explore historic homes\, visit a working blacksmith’s shop\, dip candles\, and experience a one-room schoolhouse in our 19th-century villa ge. \nThen\, travel even further back in time to our recreated 16th-centur y Monongahela Indian Village\, where you can learn about prehistoric life and test your skills with a traditional atlatl. Don’t miss a guided tour of the Rockshelter\, the oldest site of human habitation in North America ! \nMeadowcroft is an outdoor site\, so be sure to dress for the weather a nd wear comfortable shoes. Pack a lunch to enjoy at our picnic areas! Adva nce registration is encouraged. \nAdmission\nThe Homeschool Open House is $7 for History Center members and $10 for non-members. Children under five years old are free. \nPlease note\, this is a special event and discounts do not apply. The program is closed to general tours\, only homeschool st udents and their families will be admitted. General admission tickets will not be sold and any individual arriving onsite who is not visiting with a homeschool student will be denied entry. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T184739Z URL:https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/event/meadowcrofts-fall-homeschool- open-house-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Heinz History Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Third Thursdays DTSTART:20260917T210000Z DTEND:20260918T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T184739Z UID:10851-1789664400-1789675200@www.heinzhistorycenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Join us after hours on the third Thursday of every month for a n evening at the History Center! \nGrab a drink from the cash bar and expl ore six floors of award-winning exhibitions. \nWhether you’re unwinding after work\, planning a date night\, or gathering with friends\, Third Thu rsdays offer a fresh way to experience the #1 History Museum in America. \ nAdmission\nThird Thursdays are included with regular admission and offer access to the Heinz History Center for the entire day (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.). Kids aged 17 and under always receive free admission\, supported by the K amin “Free for Kids” Initiative. \nHave an Allegheny County library ca rd? \nRegister for a RAD Pass to enjoy Third Thursdays for FREE. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T184739Z URL:https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/event/third-thursdays-09172026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Heinz History Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Washington & Greene Counties Covered Bridge Festival DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T184739Z UID:10089-1789812000-1789833600@www.heinzhistorycenter.org CATEGORIES:festival DESCRIPTION:Experience the charm of Meadowcroft’s historic Pine Bank Cov ered Bridge during Washington & Greene Counties’ Annual Covered Bridge F estival! \nOriginally built in 1871\, this iconic bridge once crossed Tom ’s Run in the quaint village of Pine Bank\, Greene County\, Pa. When it faced demolition in 1961\, Meadowcroft’s visionary founder\, Albert Mill er\, stepped in to save it—moving the bridge nearly 70 miles to its new home at Meadowcroft. \nToday\, the beautifully restored pedestrian bridge stands as a proud reminder of Western Pennsylvania’s past. After undergo ing a major rehabilitation in 2017\, it continues to captivate visitors wi th its craftsmanship and history. \nWhen this bridge was first built\, the re were over 10\,000 covered bridges across the U.S.—today\, fewer than 700 remain. Don’t miss your chance to explore this rare piece of 19th-ce ntury engineering!\nPlease note: The Pine Bank Covered Bridge is open to p edestrians only. Vehicles are not permitted. \nAdmission\nAccess to the Pi nk Bank Covered Bridge and Meadowcroft’s historic villages are free for visitors during the festival. Tours of the Rockshelter will be available f or $5 per person. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T184739Z URL:https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/event/washington-greene-counties-co vered-bridge-festival-09192026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Heinz History Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Washington & Greene Counties Covered Bridge Festival DTSTART:20260920T140000Z DTEND:20260920T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T184739Z UID:10091-1789898400-1789920000@www.heinzhistorycenter.org CATEGORIES:festival DESCRIPTION:Experience the charm of Meadowcroft’s historic Pine Bank Cov ered Bridge during Washington & Greene Counties’ Annual Covered Bridge F estival! \nOriginally built in 1871\, this iconic bridge once crossed Tom ’s Run in the quaint village of Pine Bank\, Greene County\, Pa. When it faced demolition in 1961\, Meadowcroft’s visionary founder\, Albert Mill er\, stepped in to save it—moving the bridge nearly 70 miles to its new home at Meadowcroft. \nToday\, the beautifully restored pedestrian bridge stands as a proud reminder of Western Pennsylvania’s past. After undergo ing a major rehabilitation in 2017\, it continues to captivate visitors wi th its craftsmanship and history. \nWhen this bridge was first built\, the re were over 10\,000 covered bridges across the U.S.—today\, fewer than 700 remain. Don’t miss your chance to explore this rare piece of 19th-ce ntury engineering!\nPlease note: The Pine Bank Covered Bridge is open to p edestrians only. Vehicles are not permitted. \nAdmission\nAccess to the Pi nk Bank Covered Bridge and Meadowcroft’s historic villages are free for visitors during the festival. Tours of the Rockshelter will be available f or $5 per person. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T184739Z URL:https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/event/washington-greene-counties-co vered-bridge-festival-09202026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Heinz History Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:An Evening with Maxwell King: “Fire in the Night Sky” DTSTART:20260922T220000Z DTEND:20260922T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T184739Z UID:10808-1790100000-1790105400@www.heinzhistorycenter.org CATEGORIES:arts,literary DESCRIPTION:Discover the life and work of pioneering industrial landscape artist Aaron Gorson from author and philanthropist Maxwell King as he shar es insights from his new book\, “Fire in the Night Sky: The Steel Mill P aintings of Aaron Gorson.” \nBorn in Lithuania\, Gorson came to Philadel phia in 1890 at 18 and studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Art s before continuing his studies in Paris. He later settled in Pittsburgh\, where he painted powerful and dramatic nighttime scenes of the city’s s teel mills until the early 1920s. \nFeaturing 39 Gorson paintings\, “Fir e in the Night Sky” places his art within the larger story of Pittsburgh ’s steel industry\, revealing how the industrial and technological achie vements of the era transformed Pittsburgh and the world. It is the first c omplete biography of the man who captured Pittsburgh’s fiery steel mills on paper. \nKing will be joined by History Center President and CEO Andy Masich\, who will preview the museum’s upcoming exhibition on the life a nd artwork of Gorson\, opening on Nov. 14. \nFollowing the program\, King will sign copies of “Fire in the Night Sky.”\nBooks will be available for purchase at the event. \nreserve tickets \nAdmission\nAdmission is $10 for non-members and $5 for members. The program will take place in the mu seum’s fifth floor Mueller Center. \nAmerican Sign Language (ASL) interp retation will be available upon request. Please contact us at programs@hei nzhistorycenter.org in advance to request accommodations. \nAbout the Spea ker\n \nMaxwell King is the author of “Fire in the Night Sky: The Steel Mill Paintings of Aaron Gorson” (Lyons Press\, Essex\, Conn.\, 2026)\, as well as the New York Times bestseller “The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers” (Abrams Books\, New York\, NY\, 2018)\, and  “American Workman: The Life and Art of John Kane” (University of Pitt sburgh Press\, Pittsburgh\, 2022). He is the former editor of The Philadel phia Inquirer and president of The Heinz Endowments and the Pittsburgh Fou ndation. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T184739Z URL:https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/event/an-evening-with-maxwell-king- fire-in-the-night-sky/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Heinz History Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Little Historians Storytime: Hispanic Heritage Month DTSTART:20260923T141500Z DTEND:20260923T151500Z DTSTAMP:20260901T184739Z UID:10846-1790158500-1790162100@www.heinzhistorycenter.org CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Join us for Little Historians Storytime\, a series designed es pecially for children ages 0–5 and their caregivers. \nThis month\, Litt le Historians will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through song\, storie s\, and crafts! Special guest Israel Centeno\, Youth Program Coordinator a t Casa San Jose\, will join little historians for a special read-aloud. \n Through reading\, play\, and hands-on discovery\, little learners will exp lore history in engaging\, age-appropriate ways while making memories and new friends along the way. \nCome for the stories and stay for a day of fa mily fun exploring the Smithsonian’s home in Pittsburgh! \nAdmission\nTh is program is free for kids thanks to the Kamin “Free for Kids” Initia tive\, $20 for adult general admission\, and $5 for adult members. Ticket includes admission to the History Center\, including the museum’s immers ive new Planet Ice exhibition\, for the entire day. Limit three children p er adult ticket. \nSpace is limited\, advance registration is required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T184739Z URL:https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/event/little-historians-storytime-h ispanic-heritage-month/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Heinz History Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ice Age Expedition: History Center and Meadowcroft Day Trip DTSTART:20260926T140000Z DTEND:20260926T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T184739Z UID:10762-1790416800-1790442000@www.heinzhistorycenter.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:The journey begins at the History Center with an exclusive gui ded tour of Planet Ice: Mysteries of the Ice Ages led by Chief Historian A nne Madarasz. Explore a frozen world transformed by glaciers\, changing cl imates\, and the people and animals that adapted to survive. \nThen board a motorcoach to Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village in Washington County\, where Director David Scofield will lead a private tour of the ar chaeological site\, which preserves evidence of human occupation dating ba ck nearly 19\,000 years. \nFollowing the Rockshelter tour\, explore Meadow croft’s historic villages\, try your luck at throwing an atlatl\, and en joy the scenic surroundings of the site. \nDon’t miss this unique opport unity to explore two incredible museums in one day while discovering the f ascinating story of Western Pennsylvania’s Ice Age past. \nreserve ticke ts\nAdmission\nAdmission for this day trip is $75 for Members and $90 for non-members. Your ticket includes admission to the Heinz History Center an d Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village\, motorcoach transportation between sites\, and lunch. \nThe motorcoach will depart the Heinz History Center at 11:00 AM and return by 5:00 PM. \nLunch will be provided upon a rrival to the Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village. \nAccessibilit y Note\nThe Meadowcroft Rockshelter is located within a sandstone cliff fa ce nearly 50 feet above Cross Creek. Access to the site requires climbing 65 steps to the main observation platform\, followed by an additional 25 s teps to a smaller observation area at the north end of the excavation. \nD ue to the site’s terrain\, this tour is not wheelchair accessible. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T184739Z URL:https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/event/ice-age-expedition-history-ce nter-and-meadowcroft-day-trip/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Heinz History Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:History by a Hair: Book Talk with Richard Kurin DTSTART:20260927T180000Z DTEND:20260927T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T184739Z UID:10813-1790517600-1790523000@www.heinzhistorycenter.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:In 2011\, staff at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Amer ican History discovered a light red hair pressed between the pages of the Thomas Jefferson Bible. \nThat single strand sparked an unprecedented inqu iry: could advances in technology help recover Jefferson’s DNA and resol ve one of the most enduring questions surrounding his life – the paterni ty of the children of Sally Hemings\, one of hundreds of African Americans enslaved by Thomas Jefferson? \nKurin will take attendees inside the hist oric investigation that brought together historians\, scientists\, and des cendants to resolve a 200-year national controversy. Hear fascinating behi nd-the-scenes stories and discover how new scientific evidence is reshapin g our understanding of Jefferson\, Hemings\, and the complexities of Ameri ca’s past. \nCopies of “History by a Hair” will be available for pur chase at the program. You can also pre-purchase a copy when reserving your ticket and pick it up at the event on Sept. 27. \nreserve tickets \nAdmis sion\nThe program is $10 for non-members and $5 for History Center members with advance registration. Admission to the program also includes full ac cess to the Heinz History Center and Franco Harris Sports Museum. Don’t miss an opportunity to visit the #1 History Museum in America for half pri ce! \nAmerican Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be available upon r equest. Please contact us at programs@heinzhistorycenter.org in advance to request accommodations. \nAbout the Speaker\n \nRichard Kurin is the Sm ithsonian Institution’s Distinguished Scholar and Ambassador-at-Large an d previously served as Under Secretary overseeing all museums and scientif ic centers. An author of several popular books on American history and a F ellow of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences\, Kurin has led major nat ional cultural initiatives and produced award-winning public history. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T184739Z URL:https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/event/history-by-a-hair-book-talk-w ith-richard-kurin/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Heinz History Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Blue-Collar Ancestry: Tracing Your Railroader Roots DTSTART:20260929T221500Z DTEND:20260930T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T184630Z UID:10823-1790705700-1790713800@www.heinzhistorycenter.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Explore the lives of Western Pennsylvania railroaders and disc over the often-overlooked records that reveal their fascinating stories wi th the Detre Library & Archives. \nAcross generations\, Western Pennsylvan ia’s railroad industry has provided a stunning array of job opportunitie s for immigrants\, African Americans\, and other Appalachian laborers. Hop in and come along for a tour of the historical sources that capture glimp ses into the lives of these workers. \nJoin professional genealogist Kate Townsend\, CG® to uncover research strategies and materials unique to the railroad industry\, including company newsletters\, immigration records\, newspaper clippings\, employment records\, accident reports\, union recor ds\, maps\, pension files\, historic photographs\, and more. \nTrack your ancestors’ connections to rail lines and companies across Western Pennsy lvania while exploring connections to railroad disasters and their lasting impact on families. \nLocal archivists will also share lightning talks hi ghlighting lesser-known railroad industry resources within their collectio ns. \nThe Detre Library & Archives’ Blue-Collar Ancestry series explores the family histories of working Western Pennsylvanians\, with each instal lment highlighting a different industry and theme. Partnering with locally and nationally-based genealogists and researchers\, the series connects p articipants with helpful resources and strategies to help them uncover the ir family’s industrial roots. \nreserve tickets \nAdmission\nTickets are $10 for non-members and $5 for members. \nThis is a hybrid program\, with opportunities to attend the program in-person or virtually. \nLive captio ning will be provided for this event. American Sign Language (ASL) interpr etation will be available upon request. Please contact us at programs@hein zhistorycenter.org in advance to request accommodations. \nAbout the Speak ers\nKate Townsend is a former professional investigator turned genealogis t who specializes in Pennsylvania research. She is the owner of Family His tory Investigations LLC\, where she helps clients uncover\, document\, and understand their family stories. She has held the Certified Genealogist® credential since February 2024. \nKate is a frequent national and regiona l speaker\, presenting for genealogical societies\, libraries\, and confer ences\, including the National Genealogical Society (NGS) Family History C onference\, New England Regional Genealogical Consortium\, Ohio Genealogic al Society Conference\, and RootsTech. She has served on the faculty and a s co-course coordinator for the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsbu rgh. Kate has contributed research for the PBS television series Finding Y our Roots. In addition\, she is a writer for the NGS Magazine. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T184630Z URL:https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/event/blue-collar-ancestry-tracing- your-railroader-roots/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Heinz History Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR