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Harmony

Museum represents the town founded in 1804 by pacifist German Lutheran Separatists, and their Harmony Society. The area was resettled in 1815 when Mennonite "second founder" Abraham Ziegler bought the society's holdings. The museum offers guided tours from 1 to 4 p.m. daily except Mondays and holidays; reservations suggested for weekends and required for groups. Call 724-452-7341 or 888-821-4822, visit the Web site, www.harmonymuseum.org or send e-mail to hmuseum@zoominternet.net.

<B>Carnegie Museum of Natural History</B>, 4400 Forbes Ave. in Oakland, opens "Born of Fire: The Life and Pottery of Margaret Tafoya" on Saturday. The first-ever East Coast exhibit of the works of this master Pueblo potter, "Born of Fire" features more than 75 pieces created by Tafoya, with additional works by her mother and descendants, including rare early works from the Santa Clara Pueblo where she lived. The exhibit will continue until Jan. 4. Admission is $15 for adults, $12 for senior citizens, $11 for children ages 3 to 18 and full¿time students with ID, and free for children younger than 3. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays, and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Call 412-622-3131 or visit the Web site, www.carnegiemnh.org.<B>Heinz History Center</B>, 1212 Smallman St., in celebration of Pittsburgh's 250th birthday, is displaying "Pittsburgh At 250," honoring our region's historic anniversary celebrations in 1858, 1908, 1958 and 2008. Each section includes artifacts and documents from the anniversary celebration set against a panoramic view of the city from that time period. Featured artifacts include commemorative medals and souvenirs, as well as books, programs and special publications. The display will continue through early 2009. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, except holidays. Admission is $9 for adults, $7 for senior citizens older than 61, $5 for students with ID and for children ages 6 to 18, and free for children younger than 6. Call 412-454-6000.

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