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THE PITTSBURG DISPATCH FIRST EDITION
We hope you enjoy our revamped newsletter with the latest cultural news and events across SWPA!
Symposium Expands Perspectives, Reveals Mystery
Four presenters took what many of us know of as a regional conflict which we call the “French and Indian War” involving the British and French Empires, as well as several indigenous nations and confederacies, and opened our eyes to a wider world conflict.
Dear PGH Museums,
The original Pittsburgh Exposition pens a letter to our online publication which takes its namesake.
Cycling Church Tour in Pictures
Our Cycling Church Tour was a huge success! We had more than a dozen people show up and brave the rain to tour 5 beautiful churches! Thank you for those who attended and thank you to Saint Augustine, The Society to Preserve The Millvale Murals of Maxo Vanka, Saint Nicholas, Holy Spirit, Northside Institutional, and First Lutheran.
PGH Museums Hosts Cycling Church Tour
Bring your own bike and helmet and join the PGHMuseums.org volunteers for a fun bike tour of Pittsburgh's historic churches beginning at St. Augustine Church in the Lawrenceville neighborhood and ending with drinks at The Church Brew Works.
PGH Museums Expands Board, Welcomes New Members
PGH Museums is excited to announce an expansion to its board of directors replacing departing board members Amanda Narcisi and Jeremy Lese and adding an additional two members. The expansion will increase the size of the board from a nine person body to eleven. The move was made to address specific needs of the organization and encourage growth. Please welcome PGH Museums newest board members.
US Navy Band Sea Chanters Showcases Sailors’ Humanity
The powerful sound of the Battle Hymn of the Republic thundered through the majestic and commodious auditorium of Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum, in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh, as the US Navy Band Sea Chanters closed out their Pittsburgh performance on a nationwide tour. Battle Hymn of the Republic, a song popularized during the American Civil War.
Amanda Narcisi resigns from PGH Museums Board
Occasionally, when you are starting to launch a new project, you get one of those messages that lets you know, ‘hey, I’ve got a great idea’. Early 2019 Amanda Narcisi sent me one of those messages when she texted me that she was learned about a museum project I was working on and that she was interested in getting involved. I remember the instant jolt of excitement that message sent straight to my heart as I realized this thing, PGH Museums, had a chance. I received a similar sensation, yet out of panic this time, when she told me three years later-this winter, she would be resigning from PGH Museums.
PGH Museums Seeks New Board Member
PGH Museums is seeking a new member to our board of directors to help our organization grow as we revamp and relaunch our membership program this spring. We are looking for a board member who can add unique skills to our organization. We have taken some time during the pandemic to make changes to our website to make it a better community asset and will be spreading awareness about the website this spring. It is the perfect time to join our organization to help make our mission, an information center indiscriminately supporting arts and history preservation and education organizations in our community, a reality.
Use Amazon Smile to support PGH Museums
We are pleased to inform you that you can help support our mission to bring Pittsburgh culture to you through AmazonSmile. AmazonSmile does not cost you anything. You are able to receive the same deals as you would if you did not use AmazonSmile but with AmazonSmile, Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase to PGH Museums.
Building the Crèche
The Pittsburgh Crèche, or nativity scene, is the only sanctioned replica of the crèche at Saint Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. This 66,000 pound piece of art has been a part of Pittsburgh's history and Christmas tradition for 22 years. Now, we take you behind the scenes as we see how this three story structure is assembled and meet the people involved in making it happen.
Donora Historical Society and Smog Museum Becomes PGH Museums Affiliate
We’re excited to announce that the Donors Historical Society and Smog Museum has decided to affiliate with PGH Museums. The museum is free to enter but accepts donations.
Pull Up Clouds at the Weather Discovery Center
Learn about the different types of clouds in our atmosphere with the Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center's "Pull Up Clouds" exhibit designed by the Carnegie Science Center. Visit the center to learn about clouds, thunderstorms and much more. Get more information at weatherdiscovery.org
Art of the Brew Documentary Special
Penn Brewery bottling extra footage!
Check all of our footage filming the Penn Brewery bottling process. Most of this footage did not make the cut for our latest release, "Art of the Brew", but its here and available for our members! Each shot has been given a number. Which shot was your favorite?
Gulf Building Spotlight
Once the tallest building in Pittsburgh, at 44 floors, the Gulf Building remains iconic in the city skyline.
With materials original to the day it was built, marble removed during enhancements and renovations is stored in the basement for reuse.
Soldiers and Sailors Becomes PGH Museums Affiliate
We’re excited to announce that the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum has decided to affiliate with PGH Museums offering 10% admission with your PGH Museums membership card! Become a member of PGH Museums yourself, here.
Guild of American Papercutters Museum Becomes PGH Museums Affiliate
We’re excited to announce that the Guild of American Papercutters Museum has decided to affiliate with PGH Museums offering 10% at the gift shop with your PGH Museums membership card! Become a member of PGH Museums yourself, here.
Mustard Seed Faith Documentary Special
Welcome to the Manchester Growing Together Garden, home to one of Pittsburgh's newest public art murals, "Mustard Seed Faith". Join us as we speak to the artists and document the creation of this beautiful giant rooster and learn what it means to the community. Special thanks to the artists, Shane Pilster and Max Gonzales, the garden, and Hemispheric Conversations Urban Art Project.
Four presenters took what many of us know of as a regional conflict which we call the “French and Indian War” involving the British and French Empires, as well as several indigenous nations and confederacies, and opened our eyes to a wider world conflict.