Fort Pitt Block House: 250th Anniversary Celebration

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the oldest building in Pittsburgh!

Visitors will learn how the Fort Pitt Block House, Pittsburgh’s oldest existing building, was built 250 years ago. Blacksmith Jymm Hoffman will use a reproduction forge to demonstrate 18th century blacksmithing techniques, while musket demonstrations and cannon firings will be held throughout the day.

This event is part of Fort Pitt Museum’s Living History Program.

The Fort Pitt Museum is open daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.