Meadowcroft Rockshelter & Historic Village

Description

This 275-acre museum seeks to preserve the history of life on the land in Western Pennsylvania over the past 16,000 years.

The focal point is the Meadowcroft Rockshelter, a shallow cave-like opening and archaeological site in a bluff overlooking Cross Creek (a tributary of the Ohio River), about 36 miles west-southwest of Pittsburgh. The Rockshelter is the oldest site of human inhabitation in North America, with evidence of man living there for nearly 16,000 years. The site was named a National Historic Landmark in 2005.

Another key element is Meadowcroft Village, which carefully recreates all of the charming qualities of an Upper Ohio Valley village from mid-19th century. Recently a 16th century Indian Village was added, allowing visitors to travel 400 years into the past and re-live what life was like for the Eastern Woodland Indians.

Meadowcroft is operated by the Senator John Heinz History Center.

Hours of operation

Wednesday through Saturday, Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Open Memorial Day through Labor Day only.

Parking

Meadowcroft has its own parking facilities.

Upcoming events

• Atlatl Competition 6/15/2013 12pm
• Independence Day Celebration 7/4/2013 12pm
• Meadowcroft Insider Tour 7/6/2013 10am
• Meadowcroft Insider Tour 9/14/2013 10am
• American Indian Heritage Weekend 9/28/2013 through 9/29/2013
• Meadowcroft Insider Tour 10/12/2013 10am
• Meadowcroft Insider Tour 11/9/2013 10am