Rivers of Steel

Check out this Whiskey Rebellion art exhibition by the Monongahela Area Historical Society. This week only!!

We're all looking forward to the Beers of the Burgh event at the Rivers of Steel: Carrie Blast Furnaces! A portion of the proceeds benefit Rivers of Steelget your tickets now before the price increases in just a few days!

Immigrant communities, a strong work ethic, and rich cultural traditions are part of our region's legacy as a blue-collar hub, and so is gritsometimes quite literally. A painstaking process to restore the Maxo Vanka murals began more than a decade ago at the St. Nicholas Croatian Catholic Church in Millvale, PA; the results of which are astounding! #HistoricPreservation #PreservationHappensHere #Restoration #CulturalHeritage #IndustrialHeritage #IndustrialCulture #ChurchMurals

In honor of May Day tomorrow, Rivers of Steel historian Ryan Henderson penned this reflection on the origins of the holiday and the legacy of the struggle for workers' rights.

Cynthia Caul, program manager for CRAFT at Chatham University serves up seconds as a guest writer for the Rivers of Steel blog. Her story highlights the "Chopped" culinary trail, a journey created to highlight foodways traditions in southwestern Pennsylvania and throughout the Commonwealth.

Soon architectural historians from across the globe will convene in Pittsburgh for five days for their annual conference. Luckily, for us locals, twenty-seven of their architectural tours and two talks are open to the public! Read on to discover opportunities to learn about some of our region's most iconic places, including a special tour that pairs the Carrie Blast Furnaces with Mill 19.

A preview of Saturday's Hammer-In Festival 2022. In addition to blacksmithing, there will be tours, an auction, an aluminum pour, and a building rededication!

It's likely you've seen Zac Rutter's Sun Heart around townon buses, storefronts, and even in sculpture. Learn more about his practice from Rivers of Steel's latest feature on Mon Valley artists.

We're happy to share the latest episode of the Yinz Are Good podcast with Tressa Glover, which happens to include an interview with the creators of the Homestead Streetside Gallery! #streetside15120

Polishfest 2020 features a variety of entertaining, educational, cultural events. Virtual viewers will be able to create a traditional Easter Egg, learn to make Polish Pierogi, view, celebrate the customs of a Lithuanian Christmas Eve and visit the Carpatho-Rusyn Cultural Center all without leaving your home. Check it out!

Check out the story of Cumberland "Cap" Willis Posey, a black man who established himself as a titan of industry on the Monongahela River in the 1800s.

There's lots to do this November, including the last Carrie Carpool CinemaCult Classics for the season. Tickets are still available!