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
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.-
Aug 18
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.
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Aug 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 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays this summer.
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Aug 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 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. today.
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Aug 25
Indian Captive, Indian King: Peter Williamson’s American Odyssey
Dr. Timothy Shannon will unravel fact from fiction in Peter Williamson's Indian captivity odyssey.
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Aug 26
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.
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Sep 12
Forks of the Ohio Homeschool Series
In this Fort Pitt Museum homeschool series class, students will learn about the Delaware Treaty signed in 1778 at Fort Pitt, which was the first treaty signed between the new United States and an American Indian Nation.
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Sep 15
Pittsburgh History Paddle
Join the Fort Pitt Museum and Venture Outdoors on a kayaking adventure that will focus on the 18th century history of Pittsburgh's rivers.
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Sep 29
Treaty of Fort Pitt: 240th Anniversary Commemoration
Commemorate the 240th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Fort Pitt with living historians that will include guests from the Delaware Tribe.
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Sep 29
First in Peace: The Delaware Indian Nation and its 1778 Treaty with the U.S.
Join the Fort Pitt Museum in welcoming back Dr. David Preston, author of “Braddock’s Defeat,” for a lecture on the 1778 Treaty of Fort Pitt.
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