Enjoy 19,000 years all in one day.
Experience what life was like for prehistoric Americans at Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village.
Meadowcroft Rockshelter
Dig into archaeological evidence that reveals the earliest signs of human habitation dating back 19,000 years.
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Meadowcroft Historic Village
Experience everyday 19th century rural life in Meadowcroft’s carefully recreated Historic Village.
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Prehistoric Indian Village
Go back 400 years and explore a recreated 16th century Monongahela Indian Village.
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Frontier Trading Post
Two 1770s era structures help to spotlight the similarities and differences between European settlers and Eastern Woodland Indians.
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Trails to Trains
The Trails to Trains exhibit transports visitors through time, exploring the evolution of transportation in Southwestern Pennsylvania using five vehicles from the collection.
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Upcoming Events
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.-
Oct 9
Insider Tour of Meadowcroft Rockshelter
Enjoy an exclusive insider tour of Meadowcroft Rockshelter with James M. Adovasio, Ph.D., lead archaeologist on the site.
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Oct 22
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Nov 5
Insider Tour of Meadowcroft Rockshelter
Enjoy an exclusive insider tour of Meadowcroft Rockshelter with James M. Adovasio, Ph.D., lead archaeologist on the site.
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