   |
 Celebrate Veteran's Day at Soldiers & SailorsSoldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, Inc. today it will offer free admission on Veteran's Day. Click here to read more Blood Drive with the Central Blood BankTuesday, November 29, 2011, 11:00 am - 7:00 pmCedric The Entertainer & FriendsFriday, December 30, 2011, 8:00 pm, Doors open at 6:30 pm
Click here to read more Soldiers & Sailors and the University of Pittsburgh Remember September 11September 11, 2011 at 11:00 a.m.Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, Inc. in partnership with the University of Pittsburgh and its Office of Student Affairs today announced a memorial service for victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and a special tribute to military service members who have lost their lives fighting in the War on Terrorism. Click here to read more 9-11 event flyer POW - MIA Vigil Presented by VVISept 17 at noon - Sept 18 at 2 pm
Vietnam Veterans Inc (VVI) will be holding its 29th Annual POW/MIA Vigil at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum from Noon, Saturday, September 17, 2011 to 2:00 pm Sunday, September 18, 2011. The goal of this annual Vigil is to raise awareness and remember all of the Prisoners of War (POW) and Missing in Action (MIA) from all wars. Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall is once again proudly sponsoring this important event. Click here to read more POW MIA Flyer 2011 Remember 9-11Sunday,September 11 at 11:00 a.m.Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, Inc. in partnership with the University of Pittsburgh today will be holding a free memorial service for victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and a special tribute to Pennsylvanians who have lost their lives fighting in the War on Terrorism.
Click here to read more Remember 9-11 Event Flyer As School Returns Look to Soldiers & Sailors for Educational OpportunitiesPITTSBURGH - Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, Inc. today reminded the public of the abundant educational opportunities available through the museum. As the school-year begins, Soldiers & Sailors reflects on its summer education programs and encourages schools to learn more about available programming. Click here to read more As School Returns Look to Soldiers & Sailors for Educational Opportunities Magic Mystery ShowSeptember 25, 201112:00 p.m.- Pre-show entertainment 2:00 p.m. - Show starts Tickets are available by calling 724-843-0365 or emailing lbloor@mcguirememorial.org. http://www.mmt.mitchellsproject.com/Magic_Mystery_Show/Welcome.html Cannon Ball Military Follies RevueSunday, October 16, 2011 at 3 pm
Chinese Auction Winners: #1 Dining Duet - Deb Lange #2 It's Easy Being Green - C. Braun #3 Rainy Day Fun - J. Montecupo #4 Get Sporty - Stehman #5 Dinner & A View for 4 - Charlene Hrivnak #6 Surf & Turf Adventure - Ken #7 Out to Lunch - Richard Eastman #8 Pittsburgh Goodie Basket - Deb #9 Day at the Museum - Barb McCabe #10 Show "SixPack" - Dave Braun Click here to read more You are Invited to Join Us at the Theater Ron Gancas to Retire as President of Soldiers & SailorsOn Thursday, May 12, 2011, at the full board meeting of Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall and Military Museum President Ron Gancas announced his retirement. After thirteen years at Soldiers & Sailors, the last six as President, Ron will step down and join the Board of Directors on July 1, 2011... Click here to read more Soldiers & Sailors goes to the Dogs on Memorial DayMay 30, 2011Soldiers & Sailors will be holding its annual Memorial Day Celebration on Monday, May 30, 2011 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. This free public event, sponsored by National Physique Committee, USA, is aimed at remembering the men and women who proudly serve or have served in our country's armed forces.
Click here to read more Soldiers & Sailors inducts 19 into Hall of ValorMach 27, 2011Click here to read more 2011 Inductees Civil War History, Reading, Writing & Listening CampJuly 25 - 29Civil War theme camp with half and full day options. For students 5th - 8th grades (2011-2012 school year) Camp Brochure and Registration 1st Annual African American Heritage CelebrationSaturday, Feb. 19, 2011, 10 am - 4 pmFree Community Event aimed at educating the public and raising community awareness of regional African American heritage during the Civil War era. Click here to read more AAHC Flyer 1st Annual African American Heritage CelebrationSaturday, February 19th 10 am - 4 pmThis a a free community event in cooperation with the Henry Highland Garnet Society. There will be lectures, readings, tours and more. Food & Drink will also be available for purchase. AAHC flyer 2011 Press Release on AAHC World Record AttemptFriday, February 11, 2011 at noonGreater Pittsburgh Civil War Round Table and Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall in Pittsburgh to take part in world record attempt February 11 at noon to help kick off nation's Civil War 150th anniversary Click here to read more New Appointees Elected to Soldiers & Sailors Board of DirectorsAt a meeting of the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, Inc. Board of Directors on Thursday, 14 October 2010, four new member were approved for seats on the Board: Click here to read more 100th Anniversary Open HouseMonday, October 11, 2010 10 am - 7 pmFREE Admission to Museum in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Memorial Hall's doors opening to the public and is an extension of RADical Days 2010. 2 pm "My Dearest . . ." Thoughts from the Front: Dramatic Readings in the Hall of Valor by Theatre Sans Serif Click here to read more Mike Epps and Friends - Comedy Explosion 2Good Friday, April 22, 2010 at 7 pm$25 - $65 Advanced Tickets Doors Open at 5:00 pm Tickets Available by Phone: 1.888.71.TICKETS or Available online at: MikeEppsPittsburgh.com Show is presented by Uplift Enterprises
Gold Star Mothers find Home at Soldiers & SailorsSoldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, Inc. is proud to be the main sponsor of the Allegheny County Pa Chapter of American Gold Star Mothers. The Gold Star Mothers call Soldiers & Sailors home for their chapter meetings, where space is provided to them at no cost. Click here to read more Soldiers & Sailors Announces 2010 Friend & Patriot of the YearUniversity of Pittsburgh receives the top honor.Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum is proud to announce that the University of Pittsburgh has been named as its 2010 Friend & Patriot of the Year. The award will be presented to the University at Soldiers & Sailors' Cannon Ball Centennial Celebration, October 9, 2010. Click here to read more PIECE OF HISTORY RETURNS TO MUSEUMA significant piece of local Civil War history has come home to Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum in Oakland.
Click here to read more BAYONET MISSING FROM “SOLDIER AT REST” STATUEThe day Michael Kraus, Curator at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum, proposed to team up with the City of Pittsburgh in cataloging and restoring the military memorials throughout the city, Soldiers & Sailors was hit with an ironic situation. Click here to read more Memorial Day CelebrationMonday, May 31, 2010 - 10 am - 4 pmWHAT: Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Day Celebration WHY: Soldiers & Sailors will be holding its annual Memorial Day Celebration on Monday, May 31, 2010 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. This event sponsored by National Physique Committee, USA, is free to the public and is aimed at remembering the men and women who proudly serve or have served in our country's armed forces. Included during the event are free admission into the museum, live entertainment, children's activities, veteran remembrance activities and two special programs. WHEN: Monday, May 31, 2010 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (Rain or Shine) WHERE: Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum, 4141 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Click here to read more Memorial Day Flyer Operation Troop Employment - A Job Fair for VeteransTuesday, May 11, 2010, 10 am - 6pm
As a veteran of our nation's armed services, your work ethic and skills acquired in the military make you well equipped for numerous jobs available in Pittsburgh. On Tuesday, May 11, be sure to attend "Operation Troop Employment, " a career fair and expo for the military and their families. At this career fair, local employers will seek to meet potential candidates for their open positions. Plus, military veterans and their families can gain important knowledge with regard to their military benefits and services available to them. Free and open to the public For more info visit http://www.post-gazette.com/operationjobfair/ Brought to you by: Allegheny County Veteran Services, Dollar Bank, Pittsburgh Post Gazette and Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall Click here to read more Operation Troop Employment The Sentinel MagazineFebruary 2010 Edition
This issue of The Sentinel is dedicated to the first ten years of Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, Inc.'s life as a nonprofit organization. Ron Gancas, President, reminisces about its history and the 'people' that have visited; Tim Neff, Director of Education, tells the tale of his department's creation; and curator, Michael Kraus, talks about how the exhibits have transformed over the past ten years. I hope you enjoy this issue. Please give us feedback as to what you liked and things you want to see in future issues. The Sentinel Magazine, February 2010 edition McGrath Brothers Restoration Project Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, Inc. announces the beginning of a restoration project of a large 44"x 36" framed charcoal photographic portrait of five Civil War soldier brothers from Allegheny County. Originally titled "Five Brothers in the Civil War" the portrait was taken in 1894 of the 4 surviving McGrath brothers standing beside a vacant chair, a metaphor for a departed family member. The chair is made into an impromptu shrine to the fifth brother who fell in battle at Chickamauga Georgia in 1863. Click here to read more Planning Begins for Centennial Celebration of Historical Museum in PittsburghNovember 2009
Soldiers & Sailors Holds Kick-Off Planning Reception for 100th Anniversary in 2010 Pittsburgh, PA (October 2009) - The historic museum sits atop the hill off Fifth Avenue in Oakland, appearing almost as if it presides over the surrounding campus and hospitals - younger-bodied buildings that have more recently joined the museum on the hillside. Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum has seen many years on that hill - in fact, it will be 100 years next October. Click here to read more "Dog Jack" Family Feature Film PreviewSunday, October 11, 2009 at 2:30 & 6:30
Matinee: 2:30 pm Admission: Students (up to 14 years of age) $5.00 & Adult $10.00 Last Performance: 6:30 pm Admission: Students (up to 14 years of age) $5.00 & Adults $15.00 Presentation at Soldiers & Sailors Hall Ticket orders: Son-Rise Publications.com or Call 1-800-358-0777 POW MIA Vigil presented by VVISept 17 - 18, 2011
This is an annual event held the third weekend in September. Click here to read more POW MIA Vigil 2011 |
Five McGrath Brothers In The Civil War
