Get to the Point of Pittsburgh’s history and experience the dramatic, world-changing events that occurred right here in Western Pennsylvania. Stand side-by-side with life-like museum figures, learn about the colonial era through hundreds of artifacts, and explore Pittsburgh life in the 18th century at the Fort Pitt Museum, located in historic Point State Park.
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…
Celebrate the birth of our country at the birthplace of Pittsburgh. At 11 a.m., visitors to Point State Park can join local veterans, Boy and Girl Scouts, and elected officials to help raise a 13-star, 36-foot American flag as part of a special Fourth of July ceremony at Fort Pitt Museum. The American flag is the…
