Thank you to all whom supported this years Cannon Ball.
It’s that time of year again❤️💚
Come one, come all, to our Holly Jolly Holiday Party at Soliders & Sailors Memorial Hall.
Shop in the North Pole village, get your picture taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy a hot cocoa or special holiday cocktail, and be sure to have the children visit the holiday mail room to write a letter to Santa and send a card to our troops overseas!
There will be an ugly sweater contest, basket raffle, and more!
Enjoy complimentary refreshments, and there is even a Pittsburgh cookie table/candy bar with treats for you to take home!
Non-perishable food items and unwrapped gifts will be collected on behalf of
The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and Toys for Tots.
Tickets are $25 for adults, and children to 12 years of age are free! Visit our events calendar to purchase tickets today ✨✨
Spotlight On: The History of Veteran’s Organizations and Soldiers & Sailors
Originally conceived by the Grand Army of the Republic, Soldiers & Sailors has had a long history of relationships with veteran groups. This program will examine these connections including a focus on Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), American Legion and many more. Join us just days after Veteran’s Day to learn about artifacts and photographs from our collection that highlight the unique history of Veteran’s Organizations and Soldiers & Sailors.
Here’s a sneak peak of our lovely volunteers laying out the flags for this year’s Fill the Hill.
Remember there’s still time to help us cover the lawn for Veterans Day for our special luminary lighting of ‘Light up the Hill’.
Spotlight On: The Stories Military Uniforms Tell
Symbols on a military uniform are key to understanding the story behind a soldier’s service. Join us to learn how to interpret the different patches, ribbons, pins, insignia and chevrons found on American uniforms through the years. Discover how much you can learn about a soldier just from the uniforms they wore as we explore “The Stories Military Uniforms Tell”.
Have you got your tickets yet??
‘The Silence of the Lambs’ Cage Night at Soliders & Sailors is less than 2 weeks away. Tickets are selling fast!
Visit our link in our Instagram bio or our Facebook event page to grab your tickets before it’s too late✨✨
We need your help to “Fill the Hill”
Imagine a sea of stars & stripes from 5th Avenue to our front door throughout November for a month-long salute to service members! With every $20 donation, a flag will be placed on Soldiers & Sailors’ front lawn, with a special illumination on Veterans Day.
Visit our website for more details
Spotlight On: Collecting & Preserving Military History
People collect a variety of things for different reasons. For many, collecting military history memorabilia is more than just a hobby, it is a passion. This program will examine why people collect military history items and the importance of the story behind the objects. We will also take a look at the best practices for preserving artifacts within a collection. Join us as we take a deep dive into the world of collecting military history.
With every $20 donation, a flag will be placed on Soldiers & Sailors’ front lawn, with a special illumination the week of Veterans Day.
Call us at (412) 621-4253 or visit the Soldiers & Sailors website to find out how to place a flag & "Fill the Hill."
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Join us in celebrating Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum’s connection to classic cinematic horror at The Silence of the Lambs Cage Night, 2024. We are transforming our historic building into two full floors of seasonal entertainment and spooky thrills. While this event is open to all ages, the film is rated R and will be screened in its entirety.
The heart of this event is a life-sized replica of Hannibal’s cage, complete with a live Hannibal Lector and props from the film. Who will be brave enough to get a photo with Hannibal, in the same room the infamous cage scene was filmed…?!
Visit our events calendar for more details on vendors, activities, and where to purchase your tickets
Join us in celebrating Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum’s brush with classic cinematic horror at The Silence of the Lambs Cage Night taking place on Friday, October 11th.
Doors open at 5:30PM to allow guests to take in The Silence of the Lambs replica cage, Hannibal’s bed, and what’s believed to be the original cage rug from the movie will also be on display in the grand ballroom as well as movie stills where the iconic escape scene was filmed.
Visit with vendors, browse spine-tingling wares, and enjoy spooky season music. The owner of the property used as Buffalo Bill’s House in The Silence of the Lambs filming will be present to share information about his property and inn.
Costumes are encouraged, however no full face masks or weapons of any kind are permitted. Forgot your costume? Face Painters will be onsite offering free Halloween themed face painting and an artificial laceration station courtesy of their professional medical moulage artist.
Watch an interactive movie themed pumpkin carving demonstration and try your luck at winning the finished pumpkin to display at your home for Halloween.
The film will be shown in its entirety in the auditorium at 7:30PM. While this event is not strictly an over 21 event, please be aware that The Silence of the Lambs has an R rating, so parental discretion is advised. Closed captioning will be available during the film showing.
A variety of refreshments will be available including a cash bar for guests ages 21 and older. If you do intend to partake, please be sure to bring a valid photo ID.
Advanced ticket purchases are strongly encouraged as space is limited. Tickets are nonrefundable.
Spotlight On: Pacific War Souvenirs
Throughout history soldiers have captured items from the enemy to take back home as souvenirs. Weapons, flags, uniforms, or other equipment become objects considered “trophies of war”. Join us to learn about artifacts from our collection that were acquired by American Soldiers in the Pacific Theater during World War II.
