Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, Inc.

Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, Inc. www.soldiersandsailorshall.org We honor all the men and women of Pennsylvania who serve in the United States military. RAD works here.
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Soldiers & Sailors pays tribute to our military with exhibits from the Civil War to the present.





*Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum is supported in part by the taxpayers of Allegheny County through a public grant from the Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD).

06/12/2025

Operating as an overreaching civilian entity, the U.S. Merchant Marine manages commercial use of navigable waters. However, in times of war or national emergency they become the “Fourth Arm of National Defense”; operating as an auxiliary unit to the Navy and bearing the brunt of delivering troops, supplies and equipment overseas to our forces and allies. This program will examine the origins and history of this “overlooked” branch of the military as artifacts and stories from our collection will be highlighted. Join us on June 12th which will mark the 250th anniversary of the first recognized action of the U.S. Merchant Marine in 1775.

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06/10/2025

POW/MIA bracelets, like this one honoring Major Thomas Clark, were made to honor Prisoners of War and soldiers who were Missing In Action. They would be kept by the soldier's loved ones, then presented to the soldier when they returned home. For those who did not return, however, the bracelets acted as a solemn reminder of the missing soldier.

Major Thomas Clark unfortunately did not return home to receive the bracelet. In 2009 his remains were discovered in Laos, and Major Clark was buried in his hometown of Emporium, PA in 2011. The bracelet created in his honor is now part of our Footlocker Outreach Program.

06/08/2025

Honoring Major Thomas Clark, this bracelet was one of many created for POWs/MIAs during the Vietnam War.

Find out more about Major Clark in our next post!

We want to thank everyone again for spending time with us this Memorial Day! Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate...
06/07/2025

We want to thank everyone again for spending time with us this Memorial Day! Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate and honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. We hope to see you all again next year! 🇺🇸

This artifact was given to specific soldiers when they returned home, and it acted as a solemn reminder of the soldier...
06/06/2025

This artifact was given to specific soldiers when they returned home, and it acted as a solemn reminder of the soldiers who did not return.

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06/05/2025

In our May Spotlight On: A Look at Pittsburgh Zouaves, Director Tim Neff and Curator Michael Kraus discuss a group of Civil War soldiers who wore a distinctive uniform. We are re-sharing the recorded livestream to add it to our video catalog here on Facebook. Our monthly Spotlight On series is also available on our YouTube page!

Baggy trousers, short colorfully trimmed jacket, wrap around sash and soft tasseled cap called a “fez” are elements that make up the unusual Zouave uniform. Patterned after French North African troops of the mid-19th century, an American adaptation was introduced in 1860 and during the Civil War many variations adorned regiments of both northern and southern armies. This program will examine artifacts and stories from our collection related to these regiments and we will highlight many connections to the Pittsburgh area.

06/05/2025

With generous help from the Korean War Veterans of Western Pennsylvania, this newly designed Korean War display features rare flight uniforms and equipment dating from 1951 – 1952 belonging to Lieutenant Commander Ray Edinger. Lt. Commander Edinger kept many pieces that demonstrate life as a member of Fighter Squadron VF 653. In this look into our brand new exhibit, Curator Michael Kraus introduces us to the pieces on display and their significance to this historic squadron.

06/01/2025

This frowny-faced clown was painted on the flight helmet of Lieutenant Commander Ray Edinger. As the leader of fighter squadron VF 653, Edinger had the somber task of reporting any deaths or mission changes to his squadron, which is why his clown was painted with a frown instead of a smile like the rest of the squad.

Learn more about Lt. Cmdr. Edinger in our next look at our brand new VF 653 display!

A sad-faced clown adorns the side of this artifact. Out of the 31-man group represented by the clown, this fellow is t...
05/30/2025

A sad-faced clown adorns the side of this artifact. Out of the 31-man group represented by the clown, this fellow is the only one that is frowning! Can you guess what this artifact is?

05/29/2025

It has come to our attention that some of our Live videos are no longer available to view here on Facebook. Our Live videos are always available on YouTube, but we will be resharing the missing videos here so they are available for our followers to enjoy across several platforms! Thank you for your support!

Here is our April 2025 Spotlight On: The Silver Star!

The Silver Star is the third-highest military decoration awarded by the United States for valor in combat. The medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces for gallantry in action against an enemy. Join us as we examine the history of the Silver Star and highlight individuals inducted into the Joseph A. Dugan, Jr. Hall of Valor who have earned this distinction.

We’re getting ready for our big Memorial Day Celebration!Stop by 11 AM - 4 PM for lots of fun!
05/26/2025

We’re getting ready for our big Memorial Day Celebration!

Stop by 11 AM - 4 PM for lots of fun!

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4141 5th Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA
15213

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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(412) 621-4253

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