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Beyond Steel Book Talk by Chris Briem
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.
Women of Steel event – May 8, 2026
On May 8, 2026 at the historic Pump House in Munhall, PA, the Battle of Homestead Foundation celebrated and remembered the steel working women through their stories, struggles and solidarity.
Immigration and the Making of the American Working Class
Dr. Lou Martin of the West Virginia Mine Wars Museum and Chatham University speaks on immigrant workers, the UMWA, and the way they're reflected in the "Art of Labor: Off Our Walls" art exhibit.
“Rosie (the New) Riveter” – Mike Stout Tribute Song for Labor Organizer Rosemary Trump
PITTSBURGH SINGER/SONGWRITER Mike Stout wrote a song and documentary filmmaker Pauline Greenlick made a video celebrating Pennsylvania labor organizer and Battle of Homestead Foundation co-founder Rosemary Trump on the occasion of her 80th birthday.
“Stories behind the Stones: A Local History Evening with Homestead Cemetery”
THE BATTLE OF HOMESTEAD FOUNDATION welcomed Homestead Cemetery historians Kyra Mangold, Kim Farrah and Russ Firestone as they presented an in-person program "Stories behind the Stones: A Local History Evening with Homestead Cemetery".
East Palestine Train Derailment Aftermath – Lecture by Dr. George Thompson
ON APRIL 23, 2025, Dr. George Thompson shared his insights regarding the 2023 Norfolk Southern freight train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, in a public program at Homestead United Presbyterian Church in Homestead, PA.
Documentary Film – A Hobo in the Great Depression
PRODUCED BY documentary filmmaker Pauline Greenlick, "A Hobo in the Great Depression" looks at the 1932 travel diary by East Vandergrift, PA steelworker Joseph Szalanski (1910-1940) published by his son in 2010 as "Boarding The Westbound".
“The First Responders” by Mike Stout
A NEW SONG by Pittsburgh labor singer/songwriter Mike Stout (video by Pauline Greenlick) honoring every community's First Responders.
Battle of Homestead 133rd Anniversary Commemoration
ON JULY 6, 2025, the Battle of Homestead Foundation commemorated the 133rd Anniversary of the Battle of Homestead with a special program at the historic Pump House, the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area, Munhall, PA.
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