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Community Resource for Social StudiesAmanda Hnat
Senator John Heinz History Center
Largest history museum in PennsylvaniaLocated at 1212 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh,
PA 15222Admission:
$10 Adults$5 Children and StudentsFREE for teachers during school year with
school IDIncludes:
Western PA historyWestern PA sports museumLibrary and archives
Heinz History Center Information
8.2.4.B: Locate historical documents, artifacts, and places critical to Pennsylvania history.Great place for fourth graders learning about
Pennsylvania historyStudents learn about important events that
occurred in Western PennsylvaniaStudents have access to archives of documents
from the past 250 years
Pennsylvania Standard for History
Highlights historical events with connections to Western PennsylvaniaJourney of Lewis and ClarkBritish, French, and Indian War 1754-1763
Heinz History Center Features
Emphasizes impact of women and minoritiesFeatures accomplishments and contributions of
women and minorities Throughout the exhibits, stories are told from
these points of view
Heinz History Center Features
Showcases Pittsburgh innovationsPittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation
Take a walk through the past 250 years of Pittsburgh area history and view its contributions to society
Glass: Shattering NotionsHighlights Pittsburgh’s role in glass production
Heinz 57An interactive exhibit detailing the history of the
Heinz Company
Heinz History Center Features
Encourages physical activity with Small Steps programTake the stairs to each of the six floors
Learn about history as you walk up the stairsGet a stamp on your card at each floorTake card with all six stamps to gift shop and
get a prize!
Heinz History Center Features
Plan a field trip Themed tours
Immigration and Migration Transportation and Industry African American Experiences Cultural Geography History Highlights
Self-guided toursTours a la cartehttp://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/secondary.as
px?id=254
Heinz Center Resources for Teachers
Schedule classes for your studentsCritiquing CollectionsGlass: Shattering NotionsHistorical MethodsPittsburgh Immigrantshttp://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/secondary.aspx?i
d=257Opportunities for early childhood education
Pittsburgh A, B, Cs Moving about PittsburghPittsburgh PlaysWhat’s a Museumhttp://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/secondary.aspx?i
d=320
Heinz Center Resources for Teachers
Curriculum materialsClash of Empires Redux: The British, French
and Indian Warhttp://www.worldsinmotion.org/
Library and archivesResearch photos, books, pamphlets, maps,
periodicals, etc.http://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/libraryArchi
ves.aspxHeinz Center website
http://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/historyCenter.aspx
Heinz Center Resources for Teachers