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
Homeschool Open House at Meadowcroft
This program at Meadowcroft has been postponed. Please continue to check our website for updated information.-
May 2
Meadowcroft’s Opening Day
Visit Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village on opening day and help us kick off the 2020 season.
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May 3
Washington County Free Museum Day
Visit Meadowcroft and surrounding Washington County museums during this free admission celebration of local history.
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Jun 7
Walk Through Prehistory
Travel through time on a 2-mile hike through the woods and fields surrounding Meadowcroft Rockshelter, the oldest site of human habitation in North America, with Venture Outdoors.
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Jun 20
23rd Annual Meadowcroft Atlatl Competition
Beginners are invited to try using the atlatl and watch some of the world’s best competitors from the World Atlatl Association compete for high score.
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Jun 27
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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Jul 4
Independence Day Celebration
Celebrate the spirit of America with historical demonstrations and period games at Meadowcroft on Independence Day.
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Aug 22
Vintage Base Ball Game
Play ball! Celebrate America's pastime and cheer for a baseball game, 19th-century style.
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Sep 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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Sep 19
Covered Bridge Festival
Visit Meadowcroft’s Pine Bank Covered Bridge during this free admission, annual celebration of covered bridges.
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