Edward K. Muller, professor emeritus of history at the University of Pittsburgh and Rob Ruck, a historian at the University of Pittsburgh present Pittsburgh Rising: From Frontier Town to Steel City 1750-1920. Over 170 years, Pittsburgh grew from a frontier outpost into an industrial powerhouse, shaped by its rivers, resources, and innovation. As glass, iron, … Continued
This facilitated group learning program will help kids learn about the history of flower symbolism in the LGBTQ community. Kids will have an opportunity to make paper versions of some of these flowers or make a bookmark using flower stickers. This event is part of our Pride 2026 programming.
Register to attend IN-PERSON. A recording will be made available after the lecture on the Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures YouTube channel. In 1980, a record-breaking thunderstorm unleashed a disastrous amount of water on the tiny town of Brady’s Bend. In a mere forty minutes, the community was annihilated by a catastrophic flash flood. Residents ran for their … Continued
Laura Zurowski, Charles Succop, and Matthew Jacob present the history of Pittsburgh’s city steps alongside maps and photos that reveal the city’s beauty through its unique public infrastructure. For adults.
Join Appalachian quiltmaker and storyteller Griffin Nordstrom for a hands-on exploration of quilting at CLP-West End. Griffin’s work explores themes of reuse through craft and reinterpreting history through a contemporary lens, and these workshops invite you to do the same. Participants will learn about a variety of quilting styles while contributing to a collaborative community … Continued
This facilitated group learning program will help kids learn about the history of flower symbolism in the LGBTQ+ community. Kids will have an opportunity to make paper versions of some of these flowers or make a bookmark using flower stickers. This event is part of our Pride 2026 programming.
This facilitated group learning program will help kids learn about the history of flower symbolism in the LGBTQ community. Kids will have an opportunity to make paper versions of some of these flowers or make a bookmark using flower stickers. This event is part of our Pride 2026 programming.
This facilitated group learning program will help kids learn about the history of flower symbolism in the LGBTQ+ community. Kids will have an opportunity to make paper versions of some of these flowers or make a bookmark using flower stickers. This event is part of our Pride 2026 programming.
This facilitated group learning program will help kids learn about the history of flower symbolism in the LGBTQ community. Kids will have an opportunity to make paper versions of some of these flowers or make a bookmark using flower stickers. This event is part of our Pride 2026 programming.
It’s like a book club, but for music! This month’s album is “Happier than Ever” by Billie Eilish. We’ll play some tracks, talk about its history and share what the album means to us. Held in the North Wing Music Room.
The cyanotype is a photographic print made by placing objects on a surface treated with a photosensitive solution that changes to a deep Prussian blue hue when exposed to sunlight. Invented in 1842, this process can be used to reproduce negatives, make botanical prints, and more. In this program, we will learn about the history … Continued
Join us on a tour in honor of America’s 250th Anniversary and learn about the architecture and history of the iconic, historic CLP – Main. Participants will meet in the first floor Lobby. Registration encouraged. This event is part of America250PA programming.
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