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
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.-
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 today at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
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Aug 31
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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Aug 31
The New Map of Empire
Join the Fort Pitt Museum in welcoming S. Max Edelson, professor of History at the University of Virginia, for a discussion on the British efforts to map America before the American Revolution.
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Sep 1
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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Sep 12
Forks of the Ohio Homeschool Series
In this Fort Pitt Museum homeschool series class, students will learn information about the style and structure of 18th century forts.
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Sep 19
Forks of the Ohio Homeschool Series
In this Fort Pitt Museum homeschool series class, students will explore the science behind why the forests in Pennsylvania undergo seasonal color changes.
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Oct 13
Free Admission: Fort Pitt Museum
Enjoy free admission to the Fort Pitt Museum as part of this year's RADical Days.
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Oct 10
Forks of the Ohio Homeschool Series
In this Fort Pitt Museum homeschool series class, students will learn about map-making and then practice their skills by making a map after a short hike.
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Oct 12
The Battle of Point Pleasant to the Treaty of Camp Charlotte
Join the Fort Pitt Museum to commemorate the 245th Anniversary of the Battle of Point Pleasant and the end of Lord Dunmore’s War with guest speaker Dr. Glenn Williams.
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