Fort Pitt Museum

101 Commonwealth Pl PittsburghPA15222
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Located in a recreated bastion in Point State Park, this museum chronicles the history from early-French explorations to the beginning of Pittsburgh's industrial age.
by binglocal on January 22, 2015 from binglocal

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\r Fort Pitt was once one of the largest English strongholds in North America, and now they just have that big fountain there. But the memories aren't lost. You can learn all...
by by Contributor at Citysearch on August 18, 2003 from Citysearch

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Situated in the re-created Monongahela Bastion at Point State Park, the Fort Pitt Museum commemorates the strategic importance of the Forks of the Ohio during the Great War for Empire in which British, French, Colonial, and Native American forces struggled for control of North America. Through exhibits and programs, the museum also addresses the important role of Fort Pitt during the American...
by cityvoter on July 07, 2013 from cityvoter
Fort Pitt Museum tells the story of Western Pennsylvania’s pivotal role during the French & Indian War, the American Revolution, and as the birthplace of Pittsburgh.
by foursquare on June 04, 2013 from foursquare
Located in a recreated bastion in Point State Park, this museum chronicles the history from early-French explorations to the beginning of Pittsburgh's industrial age.
by tripadvisor on October 14, 2012 from tripadvisor