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Fort Pitt Museum

Pittsburgh’s Revolution

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Fort Pitt Museum

Step back in time to Pittsburgh’s birthplace at the Fort Pitt Museum. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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A detailed illustration of a star-shaped historic fort by a river, with buildings, green fields, docks, walls, and country roads. *AI generated alt text

Pittsburgh’s Revolution

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Fort Pitt Museum

It happened right here.

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Three people, including a child, view a large circular display model in a museum exhibit featuring historical images, text panels, and American flags in a bright, spacious gallery.

Diorama & Trader's Cabin

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Fort Pitt Museum

Step back in time to the 18th century frontier and discover what life was like for the earliest residents of the region.

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Fort Pitt: Keystone of the Frontier

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Fort Pitt Museum

Discover the pivotal role of our region in the French & Indian War, American Revolution, and Early Republic.

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