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.
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
Commemoration of Lord Dunmore’s War, 1774
Join the Fort Pitt Museum for a seminar commemorating the 245th anniversary of Lord Dunmore’s War, which will feature noted authors along with guests from the Shawnee Tribe.-
Apr 4
Forks of the Ohio Homeschool Series
In this Fort Pitt Museum homeschool series class, students will learn the history of the Fort Pitt Museum as a building, museum, and cultural institution and its involvement in the Pittsburgh Renaissance.
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Apr 11
Forks of the Ohio Homeschool Series
In this Fort Pitt Museum homeschool series class, students will learn basic map and compass reading skills and use a map and compass to navigate to locations within Point State Park.
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Apr 13
Frontier Rebellion: The Fight for Independence in the American West
Join the Fort Pitt Museum as it welcomes back author and historian Patrick Spero for a lecture on his new book, “Frontier Rebels: The Fight for Independence in the American West, 1765-1776.”
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Apr 19
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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Apr 20
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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Apr 22
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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Apr 29
Homeschool Day for Little Learners
Homeschool families with young children, up to third grade, are invited to enjoy small hands-on crafts, games, and learning with the Fort Pitt Museum and Point State Park.
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May 11
Girl Scout Day at the Fort Pitt Museum
Girl Scouts are invited to enjoy a full day of programming to learn about early Pittsburgh, women in the 18th century, and the environment.
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Jun 29
Fort Pitt Museum’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
Celebrate 50 years of storytelling at the Forks of the Ohio River with the Fort Pitt Museum.
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