Historic Pittsburgh Fair

October 15, 2022 1:00 am - 4:00 am

Join WPGS at CLP – Main for the exciting return of the Historic Pittsburgh Fair highlighting the rich historical resources our city has to offer. The day will feature local history institutions and speakers discussing their favorite historical resources and the importance of accessibility within their institutions.

Enjoy panel discussions, a library scavenger hunt, historical tours, and other activities! This event will be held on the 2nd floor of CLP – Main, 4400 Forbes Avenue in Pittsburgh, and is free and open to the public.  No registration is required.

Historic Pittsburgh Fair Schedule:

12:00 pm – Historic Tour of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Main

1:00 pm – Rick Sebak kicks off the Historic Pittsburgh Fair with “Questions & Curiosities”

2:00 pm – Historic Tour of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Main

2:30 pm – Overcoming Accessibility Barriers – Panel discussion featuring LAMP/Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh & Carnegie Museum of Natural History

3:00 pm – Historic Tour of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Main

Tour sign up will be available at the CLP Archives & Special Collections table on the 2nd floor. Follow the signs!