Enjoy 16,000 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 16,000 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
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.-
Oct 7
Walk in Penn’s Woods
Visit Meadowcroft for beautiful fall foliage and outdoor adventure this fall!
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Oct 13
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.
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Oct 14
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 27
Meadowcroft’s Fall Finale
Spend an autumn afternoon outside celebrating the final day of Meadowcroft's milestone 50th season! Join us for a day of special, fall-themed programming.
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Nov 3
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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