The Battle of Homestead Foundation presented a book talk event "Beyond Steel" by local author Christopher Briem. He spoke about Pittsburgh and the Economics of Transformation. This event was held at the Pump House, Homestead, Pennsylvania on June 8, 2026.
Events and People who have appeared at the Pump House
| Literature | Poetry | Film | Labor | Music |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Serrin Judith Serrin John Hoerr Nick Coles Laurie Graham Clarke Thomas Melvyn Dubofsky Mildred Beik Jeanne Cecil and Dorothy Svitesic Jack Metzgar Lori Jakiela John Hinshaw Michael Yates |
Jan Beatty Peter Blair Robert Gibb Peter Oresick Timothy Russell Sam Hazo |
Tony Buba Steffi Domike James Catano Jim Hohman |
John Sweeney Bill George Leo Gerard George Becker Rosemary Trump Jack Shea Dan Kavolik Lynn Williams Oliver Montgomery Sean George Tony Slomkowski |
Anne Feeney Joe Glaser Nelson Harrison Mike Stout Smokestack Lightning Raging Grannies |
| History | Artists | Photography | Community | Other Distinguished Speakers |
| Dave Demarest Russ Gibbons Charles McCollester Joe White |
Gary Huck Mike Konopacki Robert Qualters Bill Yund |
Charlee Brodsky Gene Levy Steve Mellon Annie O’Neill Sandra Gould Ford Mark Perrot |
Mike Wagner Ed Salaj Ray Bodner Betty Esper Barney Oursler Paul Lodico Ed Salaj John and Linda Asmonga |
Bernard Kleiman William Gaughan Thorsten Gressor Msgr Charles Owen Rice Father Jack O’Malley Ken Wolensky Mike Healy |