History
Civil War history hides in, around Pittsburgh
By Craig SmithA few overgrown lumps of earth and holes in the ground are the only surviving signs of a feverish attempt 150 years ago to erect …
Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival even more revved up this year
By Sandra Fischione DonovanMore than a year ago, Dan Suess of Butler was considering selling his Jeep, but after participating in last year’s Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival in …
Director of the Fort Pitt Museum in Point State Park seemed destined for job
By Rex RutkoskiAlan Gutchess may have had no other choice but to open the pages of history as his life’s work. Some might suggest that path, especially …
Stamps to mark Gettysburg’s 150th
By Jason CatoClate Dolinger was a boy when he first saw the black-and-white Civil War photograph of relatives that his grandmother stored away in the family picture …
National Road Festival takes to Western Pa. streets
By Natalie BeneviatThose looking for a day trip or weekend getaway can take a historical journey to the National Road Festival, a series of celebrations to be …
Special ceremony planned to honor veterans on USS Requin
By Kellie B. GormlyThe Carnegie Science Center will honor veterans during Memorial Day weekend with a ceremony on the USS Requin submarine. Veterans of the USS VI Requin Base will lead the ceremony, from 10 to 11 a.m. May 26. Members of the …
Celebration honors clock’s 100th year
By Bob KarlovitsMr. McFeely from “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” promised he would celebrate the centennial of the Kaufmann’s Clock in an appropriate way. “I’ll be speedy,” said David …
Couple collects hundreds of pieces from memory lane
By Sandra Fischione DonovanAvid antiques collectors Bob and Alice Miller of Hempfield were at a Texas flea market about 30 years ago when he spied an incongruous find: …
Plant swap to raise funds for Ambridge historic district
By Tory N. ParrishGreen thumbs could help Ambridge spread the word about its historic district and opportunities to help revitalize the 32-acre area, according to some residents and …
Washington’s wartime ‘oval office’ getting remade
By The Associated PressA large canvas tent that served as George Washington’s home and command center during the Revolutionary War is being duplicated down to the finest stitch and will serve as an educational tool and ambassador for a new museum coming to …
How Easter looks depends on where you are
By Rachel WeaverWhile Easter is a time of deep reflection and prayer for all Christians worldwide, different cultures practice a range of traditions to acknowledge the season. …
With tech savvy, students bring radio drama into modern age
By Rachel WeaverA group of Peters Township students is bringing an old-fashioned art form into the modern day with a technological twist. Students in Ryan Perrotte’s Digital …
Restaurant work uncovers Arsenal treasures
By Rachel WeaverWhen Jeff Catalina began renovations on his new Lawrenceville restaurant, he hired a professional locksmith to open the six safes original to the building’s former …
Houses offer an honest glimpse into the lives of U.S. presidents
By Alice T. CarterAuthor Hugh Howard’s biggest challenge in writing “Houses of The Presidents” wasn’t deciding which houses to include. It was in figuring out which to leave …
Mount Vernon buys Benjamin Latrobe painting of Washingtons
By The Washington PostWASHINGTON — It is a pleasant evening in July. The dog is running in the yard. And the Washingtons are entertaining on the piazza of …
Liberty Bell’s twin, gift from U.K., placed in storage
By Joann LoviglioPHILADELPHIA — The iconic Liberty Bell’s latter-day twin, bestowed to the city as a bicentennial gift from Britain, was removed from its hulking tower at a defunct visitors center on Thursday and placed in storage. The Bicentennial Bell was cast …
Heinz History Center looks at 1968, a pivotal year in history
By Bob KarlovitsCharles Dickens had the right idea, but a different year. It was the best of times and the worst of times. But it was 1968, …
St. Vincent remembers devastating fire 50 years ago
By Joe NapshaFifty years later, it’s the bitter cold temperatures and the ice that are frozen in the memories of those who fought and witnessed the devastating …
Group to rescue Fort Pitt Block House from new threat: rotting timbers
By Bill ZlatosBuilt a year after Fort Pitt was besieged by Indians in 1763, the Fort Pitt Block House avoided future attacks. It later survived an attempt …
Artifacts help pinpoint key Hatfield-McCoy battle
By The Associated PressLOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Hatfield clan New Year's attack on Randolph McCoy's cabin marked a turning point in America's most famous feud - the homestead was set ablaze, and two McCoys were gunned down. Hatfield family members and supporters were …
