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Soldiers & Sailors pays tribute to our military with exhibits from the Civil War to the present.





*Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum is supported in part by the taxpayers of Allegheny County through a public grant from the Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD).

Don't miss the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum on Thursday, July 2nd for our ...
06/19/2026

Don't miss the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum on Thursday, July 2nd for our annual Americana Concert centered around American music in tribute to our military personnel and veterans! 🪖🫡

The concert is from 7 PM to 8:30 PM, and doors will open at 5:45 PM.

The concert is FREE to attend, though registration is required! Visit the PSO's website at https://www.pittsburghsymphony.org/production/105480/americana-concert or call the PSO Box Office at 412-392-4900 to reserve your seat(s) now! 🇺🇸

This artifact is typically given to military officers, but can sometimes also be given to civilians.Do you know what thi...
06/18/2026

This artifact is typically given to military officers, but can sometimes also be given to civilians.

Do you know what this artifact is? Find out in our next look at our collection!

Our friends at Vitalant - Pennsylvania & Ohio will be hosting their next blood drive here at Soldiers & Sailors on Wedne...
06/17/2026

Our friends at Vitalant - Pennsylvania & Ohio will be hosting their next blood drive here at Soldiers & Sailors on Wednesday, June 24th from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM! One donation can help save up to three lives! 🪖🫡

Schedule your appointment now by visiting vitalant.org (Account Code UN096) or call 1-877-25VITAL!

06/16/2026

This WWII jacket belonged to First Lieutenant Alfred "Fred" Gill. While serving in WWII, Fred met Joan, a WAAF pilot serving in the Royal Air Force. Joan and Fred would eventually marry, have four children, and spend 51 years together.

Joan recalled accidentally burning the jacket while ironing, which is why Fred had to sew a patch near the bottom of the jacket. Fred also added one of Joan's buttons to his uniform, a detail Joan didn't notice until the jacket was donated to the museum. This past Sunday, June 14th, Joan Gill turned 104 years old! Happy Birthday, Joan!

Keep an eye out for the next look at our collection!

Join the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum on Thursday, July 2nd for our annual...
06/15/2026

Join the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum on Thursday, July 2nd for our annual Americana Concert centered around American music in tribute to our military personnel and veterans! 🪖🫡

The concert is from 7 PM to 8:30 PM, and doors will open at 5:45 PM.

The concert is FREE to attend, though registration is required! Visit the PSO's website at https://www.pittsburghsymphony.org/production/105480/americana-concert or call the PSO Box Office at 412-392-4900 to reserve your seat(s) now! 🇺🇸

06/14/2026

Our artifact this week is a WWII officer's jacket! Check back soon to learn more about this jacket and the veteran who donated it!

On June 11th, Soldiers & Sailors was honored to accept the donation of a Civil War Medal of Honor to our collection.Serv...
06/13/2026

On June 11th, Soldiers & Sailors was honored to accept the donation of a Civil War Medal of Honor to our collection.

Serving in an elite unit during the Civil War known as Sheridan’s Scouts, twenty-year-old Pittsburgh native Archibald Rowand, along with a few other scouts, infiltrated enemy lines, gathering valuable reconnaissance and capturing 2 generals. For that deed, and other heroic escapades, Rowand received a Medal of Honor by the direct recommendation of General Phil Sheridan.

Archibald Rowand practiced law in Pittsburgh after the war, became Clerk of Courts, and passed away in 1913. His great-grandson Scott Rowand graciously donated Archibald’s Medal of Honor, which will be displayed with seven other medals in Soldiers & Sailors’ Hall of Valor. Scott also donated a collection of handwritten letters, several swords, and other artifacts related to his great-grandfather. Soldiers & Sailors humbly thanks the Rowand family for their generous donation to our museum.

The insignia shown here is sewn and pinned onto a recognizable artifact. While you may be able to guess what this artifa...
06/12/2026

The insignia shown here is sewn and pinned onto a recognizable artifact. While you may be able to guess what this artifact is, you'll definitely want to keep an out eye for the special story behind it!

Do you know what this artifact is? Find out in our next look at this object!

06/11/2026

Pittsburgh is often be referred to the “Arsenal for Democracy” in recognition of the city’s massive industrial contribution to World War II. However, the region has played an important role on the home front dating back to the 1864 Sanitary Fair and production during the Civil War. This program will highlight artifacts and stories from our collection related to the significant efforts on the home front throughout Western Pennsylvania from the Civil War to the present day.

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06/11/2026

In case you missed it, here is the recording of our May 2026 Spotlight On: Battle of the Wilderness!

Marking the first stage of a major Union offensive toward the Confederate capital of Richmond, the Battle of the Wilderness was fought on May 5-7, 1864. Ordered by the newly named Union General-in-Chief Ulysses S. Grant, the battle saw heavy casualties for both armies. This program will highlight several artifacts and stories from are collection that are linked to this historic battle of the Civil War.

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