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Seminars

SEMINARS

Education on Every Topic – Free!

Join us for The Legacy Lineup Lifelong Learning Seminars offering a variety of topics at no cost! Seminars are scheduled every other Tuesday at 11 a.m. Parking is free. Please RSVP to 412-635-8080 to reserve a seat or for weather cancellations.

  • The Story of the Monarch Butterfly

    Cost:  Free

    Date:  Tuesday, June 9, 2026 - 11 a.m.

    Speaker: Chris Kubiak, Education Director, Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania

    This program engages people to observe and study the Monarch’s milkweed habitat, while learning to identify all life stages of the Monarch butterfly in the field, as well as understanding their amazing migration to Mexico. We will show how scientists are fighting for this fragile creature.

  • What Was So Revolutionary about the American Revolution?

    Cost:  Free

    Date:  Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 11 a.m.

    Speaker: Todd DePastino, PhD in American History from Yale University, award-winning author, and lecturer

    Learn about an obscure shoemaker named George Robert Twelves Hewes who played a significant role in the American Revolution. Hewes’ life raises the question for historians today: “What Was So Revolutionary about the American Revolution?” Come Hear about how Hewes and the country changed.

  • History of Invasive Species in Allegheny County

    Cost:  Free

    Date:  Tuesday, July 7, 2026 - 11 a.m.

    Speaker: Allegheny County Park Ranger

    The topic of invasive species is complex but also fascinating. Join the Allegheny County Park Rangers as we discuss what makes a species “invasive,” how these species arrived in our area, the harms they cause when established, and what we can do to help.

  • Local Historic Destinations

    Cost:  Free

    Date:  Tuesday, July 21, 2026 - 11 a.m.

    Speaker: Gail Griffith, historian and educator

    Pittsburgh has such a rich history; you can turn around and discover something new every time you go exploring. Join us for this fun discussion as we talk about all the great historic places we have right here in our own backyard. Whether you have been there before or are adding it to your list of places to visit, you will surely enjoy this discussion.

  • Cars We Have Loved and Hated

    Cost:  Free

    Date:  Tuesday, August 4, 2026 - 11 a.m.

    Speaker: David M. Melesky, attorney and author of eight books, six of which are a series of humorous fiction and two that are non-fiction

    With a talk spanning several decades, this presentation covers a topic that most audiences readily relate to and appreciate. Expect nods of approval, fond remembrances, and a good bit of shared humor along the way as we listen to information and stories about our memorable automobiles.