Step back in time to Pittsburgh’s birthplace at the Fort Pitt Museum.
Discover the world-shaping events that occurred right here in Western Pennsylvania.
Carved Powder Horns in Early America
Explore numerous powder horns made or used on the Pennsylvania and Virginia frontiers, their practical uses, and their representation of early American folk art.
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Fort Pitt: Keystone of the Frontier
Discover the pivotal role of our region in the French & Indian War, American Revolution, and Early Republic.
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Fort Pitt Timeline
From 1754 to today, Fort Pitt has shaped the course of American and world history as the birthplace of Pittsburgh.
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Living History at Fort Pitt
Experience the sights and sounds of an 18th century frontier fort during Living History events at the Fort Pitt Museum.
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Upcoming Events
Forks of the Ohio Homeschool Series
In this Fort Pitt Museum homeschool series class, students will prepare for winter by learning how early settlers lived on the frontier and participate in hands-on activities and crafts, including includes making a winter bird feeder.-
Nov 17
Film Screening: Reel Injun
Weekends during National Native American Heritage Month, the Fort Pitt Museum will screen "Reel Injun," an entertaining and insightful documentary on the Hollywood Indian, from Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond.
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Nov 18
Film Screening: Reel Injun
Weekends during National Native American Heritage Month, the Fort Pitt Museum will screen "Reel Injun," an entertaining and insightful documentary on the Hollywood Indian, from Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond.
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Nov 23
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 today at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
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Nov 23
Film Screening: Reel Injun
Weekends during National Native American Heritage Month, the Fort Pitt Museum will screen "Reel Injun," an entertaining and insightful documentary on the Hollywood Indian, from Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond.
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Show times: Noon and 2 p.m. -
Nov 24
Film Screening: Reel Injun
Weekends during National Native American Heritage Month, the Fort Pitt Museum will screen "Reel Injun," an entertaining and insightful documentary on the Hollywood Indian, from Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond.
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Show times: Noon and 2 p.m. -
Nov 24
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 today at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
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Nov 25
Film Screening: Reel Injun
Weekends during National Native American Heritage Month, the Fort Pitt Museum will screen "Reel Injun," an entertaining and insightful documentary on the Hollywood Indian, from Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond.
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Show times: Noon and 2 p.m. -
Nov 25
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 today at 1 p.m.
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Dec 1
Film Screening: The Light in the Forest
Weekends in December, the Fort Pitt Museum will screen “The Light in the Forest,” a film based on the 1953 novel by Conrad Richter. Show times: Noon and 2 p.m.
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