Save the Date for A Night at the Museum!

On Friday, March 21, 8th grade Civics students will hold their annual "Night at the Museum" at the Heinz History Center from 6:00 - 7:30 pm.

Over the next two months, students in 8th grade Civics will collaborate with the Heinz History Center to create projects that focus on the thematic idea of Overcoming Adversity. Their projects connect with multiple exhibits at the museum: From Slavery to Freedom, Western Pennsylvania Sports, Innovators, and Special Collections. Students considered historical struggles for Civil Rights and historical instances of prejudice and discrimination and then linked those to contemporary people, events, and organizations.

In January, students visited the museum to see the exhibits and choose topics that they were interested in researching for this project. 

In February, students will learn from several guest speakers and view short films about personal experiences with overcoming adversity. 

In March, several docents from the museum will be working with the students to help them learn the communication skills needed in order to be effective museum docents. 

After all of this preparation, students will be ready for their public exhibition at the Heinz History Center on Friday, March 21, 2025. That night, the museum will open its doors for an exclusive Avonworth community event from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.  During that time, our students will serve as expert docents for their project topics and artwork.

You are cordially invited to the Heinz History Center to take part in this unique student-led event on Friday, March 21, 2025, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.  On that evening, admission to the History Center is complimentary for all Avonworth community guests.

The Heinz History Center is located at 1212 Smallman Street in the Strip District. While admission to the museum this evening is complimentary, regular downtown parking fees will apply. 

We hope that you can join us for Avonworth’s “Night at the Museum” on Friday, March 21, 2025.