The Whiskey Rebellion of 1794

Cost:  Free

Date:  Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 11 a.m.

Speaker: Todd DePastino, Ph.D. in American History from Yale University, award-winning author of Bill Mauldin: A Life Up Front, lecturer on American History, founder, and executive director of the Veterans Breakfast Club

Learn about a massive armed uprising and secessionist movement in the American West, which then included Pittsburgh. Sparked by Alexander Hamilton’s excise tax on whiskey in 1791, the rebellion was the first major test of the newly constituted federal government and is much misunderstood today. Hear about the Mingo Creek Association, the proposed independent republic of Westsylvania, “Tom the Tinker,” and General John Neville, whose mansion was burned to the ground in the “Battle of Bower Hill” in July 1794.

Common Rheumatological Conditions: Diagnosis and Treatment

Cost:  Free

Date:  Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - 11 a.m.

Speaker: Kelly McCullough, PA-C, Tri Rivers Musculoskeletal Centers

Learn the symptoms, causes, and treatment options forcommon rheumatologic conditions.

Standing Steady, Staying Dry: The Overlooked Connection

Cost:  Free

Date:  Tuesday, April 28, 2026 - 11 a.m.

Speakers: Domenica Sutherland, PT, DPT, CLT and Shannon DiPietro, PT, DPT, CLT, UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

Balance disorders and urinary incontinence are often treated as separate issues. However, growing evidence suggests a strong link between postural instability and bladder control problems. The goal of this presentation is to highlight some of the risk-factors, implications of the connection between the two, and the management of these conditions.

Streets of Gold – The Story of Immigration to America

Cost:  Free

Date:  Tuesday, May 12, 2026 - 11 a.m.

Speaker: Steve Cicero, The History Hobo, former history instructor in the Butler Area District

The United States is a nation of immigrants. From the first Indigenous peoples to the most recent refugees fleeing troubles all over the world, America has been a place to make a new life. This program will explain the process of becoming a citizen and address some of the common misunderstandings about this subject.

Because Everyone Knows Someone: Living in Community When Someone is Living with Dementia

Cost:  Free

Date:  Tuesday, May 26, 2026 - 11 a.m.

Speaker: Shawna Sanders, CTRS, CDP, PCHA Dementia360 Care Coordinator

Dementia affects many of us, whether through someone we know or through our own caregiving experiences. This presentation aims to offer a fresh perspective on dementia and will share practical ways to support those living with it and their family caregivers. Together, we will explore how each of us can make a positive difference.

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
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