Director of Museum & Education, Tim Neff, gives us another #BehindTheLines look into the Vietnam War collection of Sergeant Michael Simms.
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Heads Up! Director of Museum & Education, Tim Neff, reveals the answer to Thursday's #BehindTheLines mystery artifact! Check back again next week for more information on Sergeant Michael Simms!
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Cool Beans! Check out this #BehindTheLines look at the Civil War collection belonging to Captain Caleb Greenawalt!
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Curator Michael Kraus gives us the answer to yesterday's #BehindTheLines sneak peek! Check back next week for a deeper dive into the items in this collection!
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Spotlight On: Soldiers & Sailors Behind the Lines Tour
Soldiers & Sailors offers a variety of options for groups looking to visit the museum. The most in-depth opportunity is called the “Behind the Lines Tour”. This experience includes all public viewing areas of the museum, as well as an exploration of additional storage areas that are not open to the public. Also included is a journey to the “vault” where visitors learn the stories behind some of the rarest artifacts in our collection that are not on display. This Spotlight On will provide a “sneak peek” into this unique chance to venture “Behind the Lines” at Soldiers & Sailors.
Don't miss your chance to experience a unique Valentine's Day-themed event!
We are weeks away from "I'll Be Seeing You" A Live Letters Reading, February 7th at Soldiers & Sailors.
There are two seatings
Seating 1 (5:30pm -7:00pm): Gettysburg Room
Seating 2 (7:30pm - 9:00pm): Hall of Valor
Admission is $120.00 (Per table of two)
Take in a special Valentine’s Day-themed temporary exhibit
over a complimentary beverage of your choice.
Then, at a private table for two, with period music performed live by violinist Steven Vance, you and your special someone will experience dramatic readings of authentic love letters from the museum’s private collection.
These letters were written by loved ones separated by conflict.
Hurry. Space is limited. Get your tickets now!
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable between seating times.
Must be 21 years or older to attend.
Purchase your ticket(s) now by clicking the link below...
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Time is running out! Purchase your "I'll Be Seeing You" Live Love Letters Reading ticket now!
Who doesn't appreciate a love story, especially in February?
We hope you'll join us on February 7th at Soldiers & Sailors
for a one-of-a-kind evening. At a private table for two, with
period music performed live by violinist Steven Vance, you
and your special someone will experience dramatic readings
of authentic love letters from the museum’s private collection.
These letters were written by loved ones separated by conflict.
Don't miss out! There are two seatings, but space is limited.
Seating 1 (5:30pm -7:00pm): Gettysburg Room
Seating 2 (7:30pm - 9:00pm): Hall of Valor
Admission is $120.00 (Per table of two)
Purchase your ticket(s) now by clicking the link below đź’–đź’–
https://ssmh.givecloud.co/product/D8AB65FseeingYou-2025/ill-be-seeing-you-2025-a-live-love-letters-reading
Spotlight On: Thinking of You: Part 2
For many, the first thoughts of individuals serving in a war lead to images of battle. However, most soldiers and sailors spend much more time off the battlefield than they do in combat. It has been said that war can be “long periods of boredom punctuated by moments of terror”. For most military personnel around the world, thoughts of home and family are often an important source of comfort needed to pass the free time. Others find ways to keep themselves busy by constructing things, creating art, collecting objects or just finding unique ways to entertain themselves. Join us to learn about artifacts from the collection that focus on the “other side” of a soldier’s life.
Spotlight On: One Year in the Curatorial Department
Soldiers & Sailors maintains a collection of more than 11,000 objects, a number that continues to increase each year as new donations are accepted. The artifacts range from the Civil War to the present day and include uniforms, equipment, weaponry, paintings, photos books, personal letters, diaries, medals and a host of other US military relevant items. Join Curator Michael Kraus and Collections Manager Lisa Terrano for a fascinating look “behind the scenes” at what it is like to work with the museum’s collection. The program will specifically highlight several significant objects that arrived over the course of 2024 and the stories behind them.
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.
www.soldiersandsailorshall.org We honor all the men and women of Pennsylvania who serve in the United States military. RAD works here.
