Category Archives: History

Mr. Rogers, Nancy Reagan and Jimmy Carter – Pictures of the Pittsburgh Quilt

Official White House photograph of Nancy Reaga...Image via WikipediaWhat do Mr. Rogers, Nancy Reagan and Jimmy Carter have in common? They all signed the Pittsburgh Quilt along with Ronald Reagan, Mr. McFeely and 30,000 other Pittsburghers back in 1988. (Never did I think I would have a reason to write about Nancy Reagan on IheartPGH).

Over the summer I wrote about the Pittsburgh Quilt which had been lost in the storage archives for the past 19 years. While I was writing about the quilt, which I had also forgotten about I couldn’t find one picture of it on the internet. So I headed out to the show to see for myself and to take some pictures so that it would have a home on the internet. The quilt was more impressive than I had imagined and I posted a few pictures from the Quilt Show here.

I have finally uploaded the rest of my pictures from the day to Flickr. Click here to see the pictures on Flickr or watch the slide show below.


Created with Admarket’s flickrSLiDR.

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All-Italian-all-the-time – Little Italy Days All Weekend in Bloomfield

Locator map with the Bloomfield neighborhood i...Image via WikipediaFriday, Saturday and Sunday (Sept 26-28, 2008) celebrate Pittsburgh’s little Italy. Bloomfield knows how to celebrate – they will have food, music, games and festivities all over Bloomfield.

The 2008 festival features free activities and entertainment for young and old. This year 12 musical groups perform on the Main Stage at Liberty and Cedarville, along with strolling musicians throughout the weekend. Other activities include a bocce tournament and an Italian Mass, followed by the “Procession of the Madonna del la Civita”.

Click here for the full schedule of events.

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Wheeling Through History

View of the Senator John Heinz History Center ...Image via Wikipedia This is a steal, maybe I should say steel, of a deal – plus they even have bikes and helmets for you. The Young Preservationists are a great group – looks like an awesome way to spend a Saturday morning in Pittsburgh. I like that they have 3 different tours – a great opportunity to check out a neighborhood that may be new to you.

Young Preservationists Association (YPA) Wheeling Through History bike tours, which take place this Saturday, Sept. 20, from 9:00 a.m. to Noon.

There are three tours from which to choose (tour descriptions are at the bottom):

  1. North Side
  2. South Side (with Rivers of Steel)
  3. Strip District-Lawrenceville

Developed by YPA members Lee Ann Antol and David Wohlwill in 2005, YPA’s “Wheeling Through History” Bike Tours feature Pittsburgh neighborhoods, history, and the progressive sport of cycling. YPA will stage these tours on Saturday, September, 20, 2008, in partnership with Venture Outdoors and Rivers of Steel. Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is the sponsor. Continue reading →

Free Admission for Kids at PA State Historical Sites in August

Map of Pennsylvania, showing major cities and ...Image via Wikipedia I found this notice at the bottom of last weeks Governor’s newsletter.

Before sending the kids back to school, enjoy a day exploring Pennsylvania history. The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is offering free admission for children age 17 and under at its 24 historical sites this month. To receive free general admission, children must be accompanied by at least one paying adult. The offer is not valid for special events and programs.

The participating historical sites in Western PA are (click here to see all sites across the state):

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Pittsburgh 150-250 Art Exhibit See how it was, See how it is. Fein Art Gallery April 25 2008 North Side

Fein Art Gallery Pittsburgh 150-250

Mark your calendars for this Pittsburgh art event! You don’t want to miss Pittsburgh 150-250: See how it was, See how it is. An art exhibit at Fein Gallery, April 25 through June 6, 2008. Never before seen images of Pittsburgh in 1908 as well as current artwork to celebrate Pittsburgh 250!

See How It Was, See How It Is

Featuring an exhibit of never before seen Images of Pittsburgh’s “Sesquicentennial”, the 150th Anniversary, in 1908 as well as contemporary paintings, sculptures, and photography to celebrate the 250th birthday of Pittsburgh!

Opening Reception Friday, April 25th, 2008 (5pm – 9pm) Fein Art Gallery 519 East Ohio St. Pittsburgh, PA 15212 on the North Side, 412 321-6816. Gallery hours are Monday thru Friday 9am-5pm.

Contributing Artists:Ron Donoughe, Carol Bewgley, Steven Boksenbaum, Robert Bowden, Alan Byrne, Rick Byerly, Cynthia Cooley, Bill DeBernardi, John Fobes, Gloria Hersch, Lila Hirsch Brody, Fumino Hora, Connie Merriman, Helen Naimark, Lilli Neiland, Anna Marie Sninsky, Susan Sparks, David Sparks, David Watts, Mary Lois Verrilla, Frank Flynn, Ron Thurston, Frank Webb, Bill Vrscak and Sherrie Plonski

Curators: Kathleen Zimbicki & Bruce Klein

If you’ve never been to Fein Gallery check out their website for a photograph of the gallery’s great space! http://www.feinartgallery.com/

Fein Gallery 519 East Ohio St. Pittsburgh, PA 15212 412 321-6816 on the North Side. Located next to Bernie’s Photo and Digital. Regular gallery hours are Monday thru Friday 9am-5pm.