Heinz History Center

Today, the Heinz History Center officially broke ground on our 92,000-square-foot expansion project. #HistoryForAll #Pittsburgh

Five years before the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act in 1901, chemists at the H.J. Heinz Company developed a scientific approach to quality testing and measurement in food processing.

Long before federal food safety laws existed, Pittsburgh’s H.J. Heinz Company was setting the standard for quality in the American food industry. 📷 Laboratory at the H.J. Heinz Company, 1901.

Big ideas for Pittsburgh’s future coming from the next generation!👏 Last week, Youth Civic Leadership Academy presented projects and research focused on real challenges observed while working across City departments throughout Pittsburgh. Learn more: youthenrichmentservices.org/studentprojects

Discover how women fought for financial freedom and explore how it transformed American life with the Smithsonian's Dr. Rachel Seidman on Thursday, May 28. heinzhistorycenter.org/event/smithson…

Join the Fort Pitt Museum to explore Native diplomacy and power struggles on Saturday, May 9 at 1 p.m. heinzhistorycenter.org/event/speaker-…

📸 1975 Topps Willie Stargell Pittsburgh Pirates baseball card. Gift of Matt Branca.

#OnThisDay in 1963, Pittsburgh Pirates slugger Willie Stargell hit his first career home run. He would go on to hit 474 more.

Not sure what to get Mom this #MothersDay? A Membership to the Heinz History Center and our family of museums is the perfect present for mom, grandma, or any special woman in your life to enjoy year round! shop.heinzhistorycenter.org/products/gift-…

We asked Jack and Ian what their favorite football memory is while visiting the @HistoryCenter! 🤩 What's one football moment you will never forget?

The daughter of a prominent East End industrialist, Evans later dedicated her life to civic and volunteer work, including service with the Red Cross during and after World War II. See this incredible piece for yourself in the fourth floor Special Collections Gallery.

The cream-colored satin gown worn by Evelyn Evans for her Pittsburgh debut is displayed here alongside the 1929 portrait that depicts her wearing it—bringing fashion and art together in one striking moment.

In the spirit of tonight’s Met Gala theme, "fashion as art," we're sharing a look from the History Center collection that would be right at home on the red carpet.

Test your knowledge of Pittsburgh’s past and pop culture’s most memorable moments at Hidden History Trivia Night this Thursday, May 7! heinzhistorycenter.org/event/hidden-h…

Runners of Steel, Pittsburgh has your back today! Best of luck to everyone who is participating in the @DICKS Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marthon this morning. These black and white photographs show spectators cheering on runners during the 1993 marathon.

It’s opening day at Meadowcroft! 🌿 Plan your day-cation to scenic Avella, Pa., where you can explore one of the oldest sites of human habitation in North America. From the Rockshelter to the historic villages across the site, there’s always something new to discover.

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Discover how to trace your German roots using expert strategies and historical records at the History Center on May 17. 🇩🇪 heinzhistorycenter.org/event/german-g…

Heinz History Center breaks ground on major expansion project in Pittsburgh's Strip District | Click on the image to read the full story wtae.com/article/heinz-…

Pittsburgh’s Heinz History Center breaks ground on major expansion project with new exhibits, spaces ebx.sh/WPMQ88