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Fort Ligonier’s Cannon Ball Online Auction and Party to Go received a 2021 Special Achievement Award from PA Museums, an independent statewide museum association that supports the Pennsylvania museum community.
Usually an in-person event, the Cannon Ball was restructured in September due to pandemic gathering restrictions.
It featured an online auction of items such as print No. 2 of Chas Fagan’s painting, “Flash Point,” and packaged hors d’oeuvres by Vallozzi’s.
Fort staff dressed in period clothing to provide curbside pickup service of Party to Go packages on Sept. 18.
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10 COVID-19 Safe Things to Do in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, known as the “City of Steel,” has many unique opportunities for fun even during these trying times. It’s your home for
holiday fun during a not-so fun year. Pittsburgh is home to many unique activities and the one and only 11-1 Steelers! (Still in first place though!). Enjoy this article on COVID-19 safe activities.
Keep reading and enjoy the following 10 safe things to do in Pittsburgh while living or visiting during COVID-19.
1. Go Ice Skating at PPG Place
Do you love Christmas? Starting November 20 to February 28, 2021 you can enjoy ice skating, hot chocolate and Christmas tunes as you skate around the Christmas Tree. Due to COVID-19 and social distancing, all tickets must be pre-purchased online to ensure capacity. Make sure to grab your tickets early to enjoy the holiday season!
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At the intersection of Franklin and South Trenton avenues in Regent Square, an unassuming blue marker commemorates the spot where President George Washington once camped.
Good Question! asker Taylor Stessney noticed the sign, which dates the campsite to November 24, 1758.
“I was just curious, considering how it looks now with all these buildings and everything, what did this area look like at that time?”
That marker commemorates Forbes Road, a historic military route across Pennsylvania built during the French and Indian War. And Pittsburgh was at the heart of the conflict.
“It was just an unbelievable series of events.”
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Senator John Heinz History Center
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The Senator John Heinz History Center and Fort Pitt Museum in Pittsburgh will temporarily close due to new covid-19 restrictions.
“The health and safety of visitors, staff,and volunteers remains the History Center’s top priority, and we will continue to follow the guidance of local and state officials to help mitigate the spread of covid-19,” Andy Masich, History Center president and CEO, said. “We hope Pittsburghers mask up, stay safe, and harness that ‘We Can Do It!’ spirit this holiday season as we get through this pandemic together.”