Pennsylvania's Trail of History is comprised of historic sites and museums across the Commonwealth that are operated by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. These attractions bring history to life for the enjoyment of all ages. The following attraction or attractions represent where the Trail of History passes through this region.
Old Economy Village
Old Economy Village was the third and final home of the Harmony Society
(1785-1905), a German pietistic Christian communal group led to Pennsylvania
by George Rapp, seeking religious, social and economic freedom. Economy,
built between 1824 and 1830, became a large commercial center which manufactured
cotton, wool and silk. See how the followers of George Rapp practiced
communal living and explored the more than 16,000 artifacts contained
in the village. Learn
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Fort Pitt Museum
Housed in a recreated bastion at the forks of the Ohio River, Fort Pitt
Museum depicts the struggle for empire between France and Britain in western
Pennsylvania and the Old Northwest. The museum's exhibits recount the
events that exploded into the French and Indian war and develop the story
of the founding of Pittsburgh. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00
a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5:00 p.m. As a permanent exhibit,
a portion of the Fort's original foundation has been excavated. Learn
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Bushy Run Battlefield
Bushy Run Battlefield preserves and interprets the site of this pivotal
battle fought between the British and Native Americans during Pontiac's
War (1763-64) and the role of this British victory in maintaining control
of North America. Tours, exhibits, and educational programs broaden public
understanding and appreciation of Bushy Run Battlefield, Pontiac's War,
and the French and Indian War period. Learn
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