First off, let me say that the building housing The Heinz History Center is awesome. It's located in The Strip District in an old ice warehouse for The Chautauqua Lake Ice Company, which is over 100 years old. The building is wonderfully renovated. The museum is affiliated with the Smithsonian Institute and is the largest history center in Pennsylvania. \n\nFrom your first step in the front door, you are treated to a replica of and old fire engine, a trolley car and a lighted Isley's chipped ham sign. Nice. \n\nIn keeping with the loves of many Western Pennsylvanians, you can, of course, expect to find homage paid to Sports. There is a huge collection of sports artifacts including uniforms, trophies, autographs, score cards, ticket stubs, national champions, regional sports and more. There are displays and information covering the Immaculate Reception, Mario, Bill Mazeroski, Arnie Palmer, even Suzie McConnell. \n\nThe interactive exhibits are a lot of fun, however, my football throw couldn't hit the side of a barn. But I am happy to report, my bbf was right on with his throws and looked great doing so! Almost as cute are John Elway! I also enjoyed listening to an old radio recording of Robert Clemente. And I got to watch Three Rivers Stadium demo'ed all over, again!! And again!! No wonder these PA people are so sports crazy!! \n\nSome of the new exhibits include \"Pittsburgh at 250\" and \"Slavery in Pittsburgh in the 18th and 19 Centuries\". We really enjoyed learning about the Rooney's following along the Lewis and Clark trail. Fun stuff. \n\nWe also enjoyed \"The Tradition of Innovation\" displays which included a scale model of the Monongahela Bridge and \"The History of Heinz\", (we are talking about ketchup now). \n\nWe went for the better part of 1/2 day, which is not enough time to view all that this amazing museum has to offer.
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