Events
A Crisis of Criminality and Policing
Explore how decisions surrounding crime and law enforcement in 1920s America continue to have an impact today.
Guided Tour: American Spirits
Join a History Center Docent for a roarin’ good tour through the American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition exhibition. Tours begin at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Free Family Fishing Day
Join staff from Point State Park and the Fort Pitt Museum for a free family fishing day at the Point. Modern fishing equipment will be provided.
Flag Ceremony
Honor Memorial Day with a ceremonial flag ceremony and folding in the History Center’s Great Hall.
Let’s Not Repeat the Past: History Meets Disability Advocacy 2018
Join us for a presentation by Michael Gamel-McCormick, Disability Policy Director for U.S. Senator Bob Casey of Pennsylvania.
21+ Speakeasy Social
Bootleggers, flappers, and rumrunners unite for 21+ Speakeasy Socials this spring at the History Center (as long as you know the secret speakeasy password)!
Guided Tour: Fort Pitt Museum
Get to the point of Pittsburgh history by taking a one-hour highlights tour of the Fort Pitt Museum. Tours are available at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays this summer.
Guided Tour: American Spirits
Join a History Center Docent for a roarin’ good tour through the American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition exhibition. Tours begin at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Guided Tour: Fort Pitt Museum
Get to the point of Pittsburgh history by taking a one-hour highlights tour of the Fort Pitt Museum. Tours are available at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays this summer.
History on Tap
Beer enthusiasts can learn the history behind the hops with Dr. Theresa McCulla – the Smithsonian’s first-ever historian of craft brewing and beer!
Last Call Saturday
It’s the last call for American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition!
All Scout Badge Day
Boy and Girl Scouts of all ages can earn badges at the History Center.
Walk Through Prehistory
Travel through time on a 2-mile hike through the woods and fields surrounding Meadowcroft Rockshelter, the oldest site of human habitation in North America.
Artillery and Artificers
Join the Fort Pitt Museum and learn about artillery in the 18th century during this Living History program.
Guided Tour: American Spirits
Join a History Center Docent for a roarin’ good tour through the American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition exhibition. Tours begin at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Guided Tour: Fort Pitt Museum
Get to the point of Pittsburgh history by taking a one-hour highlights tour of the Fort Pitt Museum. Tours are available at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays this summer.
Guided Tour: American Spirits
Join a History Center Docent for a roarin’ good tour through the American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition exhibition. Tours begin at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Artillery and Artificers
Join the Fort Pitt Museum and learn about artillery in the 18th century during this Living History program.
Guided Tour: Fort Pitt Museum
Get to the point of Pittsburgh history by taking a one-hour highlights tour of the Fort Pitt Museum. Tours are available at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays this summer.
Hop Into History: Destination Moon Countdown
Help us begin preparations for the Destination Moon exhibit with out of this world fun!
Flag Ceremony
Celebrate Flag Day with a ceremonial flag ceremony and folding in the History Center’s Great Hall.
Guided Tour: Fort Pitt Museum
Get to the point of Pittsburgh history by taking a one-hour highlights tour of the Fort Pitt Museum. Tours are available at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays this summer.
21st Annual Meadowcroft Atlatl Competition
Prehistoric hunters used a spear-thrower called the atlatl to hunt for food. Now’s your chance to try it for yourself!
Fort Pitt Garrison Drill
The Fort Pitt Garrison will be on hand to demonstrate 18th century military drills and fire the museum’s reproduction cannon.
Guided Tour: Fort Pitt Museum
Get to the point of Pittsburgh history by taking a one-hour highlights tour of the Fort Pitt Museum. Tours are available at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays this summer.
Father’s Day at the History Center
Rest easy, we’ll take care of your Father’s Day plans! Dads receive 50% off museum admission. Also, enjoy exclusive Father’s Day tours throughout the day.
Curtain Call! Jews and the Pittsburgh Playhouse
Celebrate the many Jewish actors, writers, directors, stagehands, patrons, and critics who have made the Pittsburgh Playhouse an iconic part of the cultural landscape of Pittsburgh for more than 80 years.
Fort Pitt Bike Ride
Join Venture Outdoors and the Fort Pitt Museum for a moderate bike adventure from Braddock to Point State Park and back while you learn about 18th century Western Pennsylvania stories.
Guided Tour: Fort Pitt Museum
Get to the point of Pittsburgh history by taking a one-hour highlights tour of the Fort Pitt Museum. Tours are available at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays this summer.
Insider Tour of Meadowcroft Rockshelter
Enjoy an exclusive insider tour of Meadowcroft Rockshelter with James M. Adovasio, Ph.D., lead archaeologist on the site.
Guided Tour: Fort Pitt Museum
Get to the point of Pittsburgh history by taking a one-hour highlights tour of the Fort Pitt Museum. Tours are available at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays this summer.
Guided Tour: Fort Pitt Museum
Get to the point of Pittsburgh history by taking a one-hour highlights tour of the Fort Pitt Museum. Tours are available at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays this summer.
The Fall of Fort Duquesne, 1758: A Hidden History
The Fort Pitt Museum hosts Fred Anderson, author of “Crucible of War” and “The War That Made America” for a discussion of the hidden history of the fall of Fort Duquesne.
Film Screening: Andrea Doria
Join us for a special screening and panel discussion about the film “Andrea Doria: Are the Passengers Saved?” with special guests director Luca Guardbascio and deep sea diver John Moyer.
Fourth of July at Fort Pitt
Celebrate the Fourth of July by learning about Fort Pitt and Western Pennsylvania’s role in the American Revolution.
Flag Ceremony
Celebrate the Fourth of July with a ceremonial flag ceremony and folding in the History Center’s Great Hall.
Independence Day Celebration
Celebrate the spirit of America with historical demonstrations and period games at Meadowcroft on Independence Day.
Fort Night – 18th Century Taverns
Explore the Fort Pitt Museum before the 4th of July fireworks in another after-hours event designed for guests 21 and older.
Guided Tour: Fort Pitt Museum
Get to the point of Pittsburgh history by taking a one-hour highlights tour of the Fort Pitt Museum. Tours are available at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays this summer.
Guided Tour: Fort Pitt Museum
Get to the point of Pittsburgh history by taking a one-hour highlights tour of the Fort Pitt Museum. Tours are available at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays this summer.
Fort Pitt Garrison Drill
The Fort Pitt Garrison will be on hand to demonstrate 18th century military drills and fire the museum’s reproduction cannon.
Guided Tour: Fort Pitt Museum
Get to the point of Pittsburgh history by taking a one-hour highlights tour of the Fort Pitt Museum. Tours are available at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays this summer.
Guided Tour: Fort Pitt Museum
Get to the point of Pittsburgh history by taking a one-hour highlights tour of the Fort Pitt Museum. Tours are available at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays this summer.
Pittsburgh Imagineers: Session One
During this week-long summer camp, students who have finished 3rd or 4th grade will explore the steps of innovation through Pittsburgh history.
Guided Tour: Fort Pitt Museum
Get to the point of Pittsburgh history by taking a one-hour highlights tour of the Fort Pitt Museum. Tours are available at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays this summer.
Guided Tour: Fort Pitt Museum
Get to the point of Pittsburgh history by taking a one-hour highlights tour of the Fort Pitt Museum. Tours are available at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays this summer.
Blast From the Past: Session One
During this week-long summer camp, students who have finished 3rd or 4th grade will experience Pittsburgh’s place in pop culture.
Women’s History Seminar
Learn about 18th and 19th century women at the Fort Pitt Museum’s fourth annual Women’s History seminar.
Guided Tour: Fort Pitt Museum
Get to the point of Pittsburgh history by taking a one-hour highlights tour of the Fort Pitt Museum. Tours are available at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays this summer.
Guided Tour: Fort Pitt Museum
Get to the point of Pittsburgh history by taking a one-hour highlights tour of the Fort Pitt Museum. Tours are available at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays this summer.
Guided Tour: Fort Pitt Museum
Get to the point of Pittsburgh history by taking a one-hour highlights tour of the Fort Pitt Museum. Tours are available at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays this summer.
Artillery and Artificers
Join the Fort Pitt Museum and learn about artillery in the 18th century during this Living History program.
Guided Tour: Fort Pitt Museum
Get to the point of Pittsburgh history by taking a one-hour highlights tour of the Fort Pitt Museum. Tours are available at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays this summer.
Artillery and Artificers
Join the Fort Pitt Museum and learn about artillery in the 18th century during this Living History program.
Pittsburgh Imagineers: Session Two
During this week-long summer camp, students who have finished 5th or 6th grade will explore the steps of innovation through Pittsburgh history.
Guided Tour: Fort Pitt Museum
Get to the point of Pittsburgh history by taking a one-hour highlights tour of the Fort Pitt Museum. Tours are available at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays this summer.
Guided Tour: Fort Pitt Museum
Get to the point of Pittsburgh history by taking a one-hour highlights tour of the Fort Pitt Museum. Tours are available at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays this summer.
Blast From the Past: Session Two
During this week-long summer camp, students who have finished 5th or 6th grade will experience Pittsburgh’s place in pop culture.
Guided Tour: Fort Pitt Museum
Get to the point of Pittsburgh history by taking a one-hour highlights tour of the Fort Pitt Museum. Tours are available at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays this summer.
Vintage Base Ball Game
Play ball! Celebrate America’s pastime and cheer for a baseball game, 19th-century style.
Fort Pitt Garrison Drill
The Fort Pitt Garrison will be on hand to demonstrate 18th century military drills and fire the museum’s reproduction cannon.
Guided Tour: Fort Pitt Museum
Get to the point of Pittsburgh history by taking a one-hour highlights tour of the Fort Pitt Museum. Tours are available at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays this summer.
The Assassination of Martin Luther King
Join us at the Frick Environmental Center for a screening of “The Assassination of Martin Luther King,” part of the 2018 From Slavery to Freedom Film Series.
Guided Tour: Fort Pitt Museum
Get to the point of Pittsburgh history by taking a one-hour highlights tour of the Fort Pitt Museum. Tours are available at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays this summer.
All Scout Badge Day
Boy and Girl Scouts of all ages can earn badges at the History Center.
Indian Captive, Indian King: Peter Williamson’s American Odyssey
Dr. Timothy Shannon will unravel fact from fiction in Peter Williamson’s Indian captivity odyssey.
Guided Tour: Fort Pitt Museum
Get to the point of Pittsburgh history by taking a one-hour highlights tour of the Fort Pitt Museum. Tours are available at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays this summer.
Insider Tour of Meadowcroft Rockshelter
Enjoy an exclusive insider tour of Meadowcroft Rockshelter with James M. Adovasio, Ph.D., lead archaeologist on the site.
Covered Bridge Festival
Visit Meadowcroft’s Pine Bank Covered Bridge during this free admission, annual celebration of covered bridges.
Frontier Heritage Weekend
Get a first-hand look at the everyday lives of 18th century frontier traders during Frontier Heritage Weekend.
Walk in Penn’s Woods
Visit Meadowcroft for beautiful fall foliage and outdoor adventure this fall!
Archaeology Day
As part of Pennsylvania Archaeology Month, Meadowcroft will partner with the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology for a day-long event for archaeology-lovers everywhere.
Insider Tour of Meadowcroft Rockshelter
Enjoy an exclusive insider tour of Meadowcroft Rockshelter with James M. Adovasio, Ph.D., lead archaeologist on the site.
Meadowcroft’s Fall Finale
Spend an autumn afternoon outside celebrating the final day of Meadowcroft’s milestone 50th season! Join us for a day of special, fall-themed programming.
Insider Tour of Meadowcroft Rockshelter
Enjoy an exclusive insider tour of Meadowcroft Rockshelter with James M. Adovasio, Ph.D., lead archaeologist on the site.
How They Got Over
Join us at the Frick Environmental Center for a screening of “How They Got Over,” part of the 2018 From Slavery to Freedom Film Series.
Flag Ceremony
Honor Veterans Day with a ceremonial flag ceremony and folding in the History Center’s Great Hall.
Cub Scout Day at the Fort Pitt Museum
Cub Scouts are invited to participate in a guided program that will include guided tours, hands-on activities, and living history demonstrations that will fulfill multiple Cub Scout Adventure requirements.
Flag Ceremony
Honor the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor with a ceremonial flag ceremony and folding in the History Center’s Great Hall.
Vintage Pittsburgh
Save the date for March 23, 2019! Celebrate Pittsburgh history in style at the History Center’s seventh annual Vintage Pittsburgh event, presented in partnership with The Neighborhood Flea.