August Wilson was a renowned African American playwright and Pulitzer Prize winner who revolutionized African American theater. His childhood home, nestled in Pittsburgh's Hill District, is now the August Wilson House—an arts center that pays homage to his literary and personal legacy. Following its restoration, it has become a space for programming: workshops, panel discussions, outdoor performances on the backyard stage, and more. The completion of the restoration project has had a significant impact on the cultural landscape of the Hill and beyond, serving as a place of inspiration, education, and artistic celebration, honoring Wilson's remarkable talent and cultural significance.
Pittsburgh, PA 2022