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History Detectives Discover Local Pittsburgh History

By Nico Chiodi - 11th Grade, Homeschool
Three or four years ago, I became interested in local history relating to the 1750's, specifically the role of Pennsylvania frontiersmen during the French and Indian War. I had always loved studying history, and as any good history buff would, I dutifully went Read more [...]

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Summer Dreamers Turn History Detectives

By Arwen Kozak - 11th Grade, Pittsburgh CAPA

“Well, what if we keep littering and the birds eat that?” Amina, 10, called out, sitting on the ground with her peers. Jack Sheehan, the docent guiding the group through the Innovations exhibit at the Heinz History Center, responded, “You could be the next Rachel Carson!

Pittsburgh’s History Detectives at Fort Pitt Museum and Point State Park

By Russell Finelsen, 10th Grade, Bethel Park High School
On July 10, students attending the Pittsburgh's History Detectives program from the Heinz History Center went to the Fort Pitt Museum to discuss the history of Fort Pitt, Point State Park, and the city of Pittsburgh. Read more [...]