University of Pittsburgh Nationality Rooms

Today we went on a field trip with a local homeschool group to the Nationality Rooms at Pitt.  They are on the lower floors of the Cathedral of Learning.  

The view of Phipps Conservatory (one of our favorite spots in Pittsburgh) from the 36th floor of the Cathedral

Waiting for our tour to start

Taken by Isaiah

In the England room, this fireplace was shipped from the original House of Commons. Isaiah thought that was cool. Sam was not impressed.

Standing by the columns in the Greek room

Interesting doorway leaving the China room

Many rooms were decorated for Christmas in that country's traditional style.  This baby Jesus was the first thing that Sam showed any interest in.  

Globe in the Poland room.  

Oh the enthusiasm for learning!  Hahaha!

In the Romania room, "Prince Constantin and his family laid down their lives so that faith in God and nation may live forever in Romanian hearts."  

Artwork dedicated to Constantine.  Isaiah was interested. Sam, uh no.  

Practicing Ninjago moves in the Japan room

Having fun in the India room

The Early America room was probably our favorite because there was a secret stairway to an upstairs room!  

The boys in the very narrow stairway

Looking at Colonial money

Dead Sea Scrolls in the Israel room

I found the rooms fascinating, and our tour guide was very knowledgeable.  I think the boys will appreciate them more when they're older.  Overall, not a bad way to spend a Saturday morning.