Saturday, December 17, 2022
Detail of a holiday-themed Jack Boot poster from the Rivers of Steel Archives.
Holiday Cheers

As the year comes to a close and the holiday season kicks into full swing, we've been reflecting on unity. Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, or even the winter solstice, what's common among these traditions is the notion of spending time with family and friends, rejoicing in the gifts we share with one another—not the presents, but the connections. Giving thanks and celebrating shared traditions wards off the darkness, warming the spirit to endure cold months before spring breathes life and color back into the world around us.

While our traditions may vary, our shared heritage unites us. We welcome you to join us in reflecting on the multitude of ways we can share love, light, and community this holiday season. Best wishes to you this holiday season—cheers! 
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Coming Together to Build for the Future
For more than thirty-five years, Rivers of Steel has been uniting communities to rise above adversity, celebrate traditions, creatively process change, and welcome newcomers to experience a sense of place, reveling in the strength of our heritage to envision what’s next—and finding a path to push us forward. Please support this work with a donation this holiday season.
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Community Spotlight—Battle of Homestead Foundation
Dedicated to sharing the stories of southwestern Pennsylvania’s labor movements and in particular to memorialize the 1892 Battle of Homestead, the Battle of Homestead Foundation is a longtime collaborator with Rivers of Steel. Currently working on digitizing their collections, the organization's work will expand their reach, sharing not just the story of labor, but also of community.
HOLIDAY SHOPPING WITH RIVERS OF STEEL
Pittsburgh Monopoly Edition
Looking for a last-minute holiday gift? Pick up the new Pittsburgh Monopoly game at our Visitors' Center in Homestead. Give us a call at 412.464.4020 to reserve your game board and make arrangements for pickup. The Bost Building will be open through December 22, 2022.
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