Experience the Battle of Bull Run



Manassas National Battlefield Park




For Immediate Release




Contact:
George S.T. DeBolt
412-461-9125
gstd@deboltunlimited.com



Capture of Ricketts' Battery, Painting by Sidney E. King, National Park Service

 BATTLE of BULL RUN TOUR Announced from PITTSBURGH

Pittsburghers can commemorate the Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War in the place where the struggle began. DeBolt Unlimited of Homestead, PA has announced an exciting trip to the reenactment of the Battle of Bull Run. Also known as “First Manassas”, the battle on July 21, 1861 has been called “The moment that changed America”. Explained filmmaker Ken Burns, “To understand who we are as Americans, we must understand the four horrible years in our national life when we tore each other in two.” Bull Run was the beginning of that ordeal.

This exclusive three-day experience will take guests to Manassas National Battlefield Park, the site of the Civil War’s first large-scale confrontation. The historically accurate battle reenactments on Sunday, July 24 have been named the Top Travel Event for 2011 by the American Bus Association. Displays and exhibits will include artillery firing demonstrations, lectures, book signings, a sutler’s row, living history vignettes, and children’s activities. Unlike most Civil War reenactments, the one at Manassas takes place only once every five years.

Leading up to the Sunday event will be visits to Arlington National Cemetery location of the home of Robert E. Lee, the Civil War Photographs exhibit at the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History with its three Civil War-related exhibitions. Saturday evening guests will stop at the illuminated Lincoln Memorial dedicated to the wartime president and displaying the words of two of his most famous speeches.

“This is a unique opportunity to stand on the hallowed ground where sacrifices were made, heroes emerged, and ultimately peace prevailed on American soil 150 years ago,” said company President George DeBolt. “And we have a special children’s price to encourage families to experience this chapter of history together.”

The tour departs Friday after-work July 22 from Downtown Pittsburgh, Oakland, Monroeville, and the South Hills. Reservations are limited. More information can be obtained at the company’s website deboltunlimited.com or by calling 412-461-9125.




Day of Peace for Homestead Community

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Contact:

Kalenah Winston-Williams

WDGA Homestead Program Chair

412-414-6920

Day of Peace Planned for Pittsburgh’s Homestead Community

PITTSBURGH (June 2, 2011) – All of the families of Allegheny County, Pittsburgh as well as the residents of Homestead and Munhall, PA are invited to participate in a community-wide “Day of Peace” on Saturday, June 25, 2011, at Frick Park. The Day of Peace event recently recognized and received a formal declaration from the Honorable Tom Corbett, Governor of the state of Pennsylvania.

This day-long activity is sponsored by Workforce Development Global Alliance (WDGA) and will include a peace march, a peace concert, and other peace activities that will include the entire family. The focus will be on activities designed to avert violence and promote peace which is part of WDGA’s 2STEPS2WORK program. In addition, the day will include a graduation ceremony for WDGA’s inaugural Dynamic Dozen Youth who will complete a Get Along to Get Ahead career training program for WDGA’s Waterfront summer internship program.

“Our goal is to create a better neighborhood by inspiring Youth to “Step out and Step into destiny” as well as economic opportunity through peace,” said Niecy Dennis, President and Founder of WDGA. “We want youth to find and take the path from peace to education to jobs to the prosperity that completes the circle and reinforces peace.”

The peace march begins at noon, and all participants are asked to wear white shirts. Activities will include a peace concert featuring local artists, beginning at 1 p.m. To conclude the day, a peace vigil will be held at 4 p.m. to honor families that have lost loved ones to violence. Sponsors of the day include UPMC's www.dignityandrespectcampaign.com - offering opportunities for individuals and families to "take the pledge" for upholding dignity and respect to others.

Featured celebrity speakers include former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Chuck Sanders, who is the CEO/Founder of Urban Lending Solutions; and U.S. Ambassador Daniel H. Simpson (retired), current Chief International Editor at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Chairman of WDGA’s 2STEPS2WORK Peace Ambassador Program.

For more information on the Day of Peace and WDGA’s 2STEPS2SWORK program, call 412-243-WDGA [9342] or visit www.2steps2work.org
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LEGO KidsFest National Tour in Pittsburgh Brings 3 Acres of Family Fun

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



Contact:

Aaron Wartner
awartner@LEGOkidsfest.com
860-967-5520

LEGO® KIDSFEST PITTSBURGH: JUNE 17 - 19

Three Acres of Hands-On Educational Fun for All Ages

PITTSBURGH (June 2, 2011) – The LEGO® KidsFest national tour stops at Pittsburgh’s David L. Lawrence Convention Center June 17-19, bringing all of the creative hands-on, minds-on fun of LEGO building and experiences together in this 125,000 square foot activity – and entertainment-packed family event for children of all ages and builders of all skills and interests.

Among the many LEGO attractions, families will find:

• LEGO Model Gallery: 40 life-sized models made entirely from LEGO bricks

• LEGO Master Builders: building tips, tricks and live demonstrations from the crew who get paid to play

• Creation Nation: build your own creation to add to a custom map of the U.S.

• Mystery Mural: build a piece of a giant mural to help reveal the image

• Race Ramps: build your own custom car, then race it down the ramp against friends and family

• LEGO Games Arena: roll the dice to play LEGO board games

• Construction Zones: creative free build, play and display area

• LEGO DUPLO®: younger visitors can explore imagination through building

• LEGO Retail and KidsFest Marketplace: purchase LEGO merchandise and official KidsFest tour goods

• LEGO Club Member Lounge: join fellow Club members for fun activities or sign-up for free

• Brick Bin: a gigantic bin just full of LEGO bricks for creative play and enjoyment

• Monochomatic Builds: Bricks of a single color to foster group creativity

• Brickscapes: fantastic displays that combine lots of LEGO and DUPLO sets

• MINDSTORMS: build an intelligent LEGO robot and have it perform different operations

• LEGO Universe: become a custom LEGO Minifigure in this multiplayer online game

The event also includes hands-on learning activities from local partners, including Pittsburgh Magazine, Y108 and Star 100.7, Pittsburgh Pirates, KDKA-TV, Boy Scouts of America, Snapology, PA Distance Learning Charter School, and Macaroni Kids. Plus, Kidsburgh brings rotating family fun from some of their partners, including the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium, Carnegie Museum of Art, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Carnegie Science Center, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh and the Gateway Clipper Fleet.

“Any family who likes to be inspired, get hands-on and have fun together won’t want to miss LEGO KidsFest,” said Vince Rubino, LEGO events manager. “We’re bringing so many activities for Pittsburgh-area families to test and showcase their creativity and building skills in what is sure to be a family event to remember.”

Based on sell-out attendance in previous markets, advance ticket purchase is strongly encouraged. Five sessions – all identical – are available for the June 17 - 19 tour stop. LEGO KidsFest tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for children and can be purchased online at www.LEGOKidsFest.com.

The LEGO KidsFest Pittsburgh tour stop is presented by Target, Your Official Stop for LEGO Toys.

Other 2011 tour stops include Raleigh (October 7-9), Cleveland (November 4-6) and Hartford (December 2 – 4). Tickets for all 2011 tour stops are now on sale.


PLAN YOUR LEGO KidsFest Visit

Directions & Parking: The David L. Lawrence Convention Center is located at 1000 Ft. Duquesne Boulevard in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh, with easy access from all interstates. For parking and detailed directions, visit www.pittsburghcc.com.

Dining: David L. Lawrence Convention Center concessions offer a range of food choices for children and adults, including a LEGO KidsFest family special. There are other dining options nearby: check www.VisitPittsburgh.com for ideas.


Overnight Packages: Save on LEGO KidsFest tickets as well as hotels and admission tickets at Pittsburgh area attractions. And get a $25 gas card! Book your overnight LEGO KidsFest weekend package with Visit Pittsburgh's Kidsburgh hotel partners today for family-friendly savings. Go to www.visitpittsburgh.com/essentials/family-fun/


While in Town: There's so much to do in and around Pittsburgh. Make a day or a weekend of it!

· Gateway Clipper
www.gatewayclipper.org

· Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
www.pittsburghzoo.org

· Carnegie Museum of Art
www.cmoa.org

· Carnegie Museum of Natural History
www.carnegiemnh.org

· Carnegie Science Center
www.carnegiesciencecenter.org

· Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh
www.pittsburghkids.org

For full details on what’s fun for families, check out Visit Pittsburgh at www.visitpittsburgh.com