Saturday, December 3, 2022
Rivers of Steel's 2022 Year in Review Video
A Season of Reflection and Gratitude

Before we delve into this today's newsletter highlights, a big thank you to our supporters who particpated in Give Big Pittsburgh this week! As you know, nonprofits rely on the generosity of their supporters during the year-end giving season, and Rivers of Steel is no different. 

This year, our annual Year in Review video reflects not just on our work from 2022, but also how Rivers of Steel has arrived at this signifcant point in our organization's—and our region's—journey. Learn more about this preservation story that is thirty-five years in the making. We think you'll enjoy it!

The new video is not our only reflection on the events of 2022. Included below is a recap of a special National Endowment for the Humanities-funded workshop from July that welcomed sixty-seven educators from across the United States, who spent a week in Pittsburgh to immerse themselves in all facets of the 1892 Battle of Homestead.

We're also excited to showcase the culminating event from our yearlong Industrial Grit and Graffiti residency—an artists' talk with Carlos Mare and Michael Walsh happening on December 9 at The Warhol Museum.

Then, if you are looking for ways to celebrate the holidays this weekend in the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area, consider a visit to the Ambridge Historic District this weekend for their annual Christmas event at Old Economy Village. Looking to do some holiday shopping? Stop by West Overton Village today for their Holiday Makers Market.

As always, we're so grateful for your taking the time to read about what's happening with us, for your attendance at our programs, for your curiosity, and your generosity. As this year comes to a close, please consider a donation to Rivers of Steel. Thank you.
FEATURED STORY
Immersed in The Battle of Homestead
As we reflect back on the accomplishments of 2022, one of this year’s highlights was a collaboration with the Archives & Special Collections Department at the University of Pittsburgh Library System to present a Landmarks of American History and Culture workshop, sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
FEATURED EVENT
Artists' Talk: Industrial Grit and Graffiti
December 9, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m., The Andy Warhol Museum
Join Rivers of Steel for a public conversation featuring artists Carlos Mare and Michael Walsh, two pioneers of the graffiti sculpture movement. Through a discussion moderated by Rivers of Steel Arts Director Chris McGinnis, they'll reflect on their experiences this summer as part of our Industrial Grit and Graffiti program and the development of the national graffiti sculpture movement.
THINGS TO DO IN THE HERITAGE AREA
Celebrate Christmas at the Old Economy Village
Old Economy Village will be the scene of carriage rides and candlelit tours, a live outdoor Nativity display, and an appearance by Santa for photos with children this weekend.
THINGS TO DO IN THE HERITAGE AREA
Holiday Makers Market at West Overton Village
Today only, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., visit both floors of the Distillery Museum at West Overton Village and Museums to do some holiday shopping with vendors who make, bake, or grow their wares.
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