Enjoy 16,000 years all in one day.
Experience what life was like for prehistoric Americans at Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village.
Meadowcroft Rockshelter
Dig into archaeological evidence that reveals the earliest signs of human habitation dating back 16,000 years.
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Meadowcroft Historic Village
Experience everyday 19th century rural life in Meadowcroft’s carefully recreated Historic Village.
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Trails to Trains
The Trails to Trains exhibit transports visitors through time, exploring the evolution of transportation in Southwestern Pennsylvania using five vehicles from the collection.
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Prehistoric Indian Village
Go back 400 years and explore a recreated 16th century Monongahela Indian Village.
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Frontier Trading Post
Two 1770s era structures help to spotlight the similarities and differences between European settlers and Eastern Woodland Indians.
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Upcoming Events
20th Annual Meadowcroft Atlatl Competition
Saturday, June 17, 2017 - 12:00 pm
Beginners are invited to try using the atlatl, a spear-thrower used by prehistoric hunters, and watch experts from the World Atlatl Association compete for high score.-
Jun 24
Insider Tour of Meadowcroft Rockshelter
Enjoy an exclusive insider tour of Meadowcroft Rockshelter with James M. Adovasio, Ph.D., lead archaeologist on the site.
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Jul 2
Independence Day Celebration
Celebrate the spirit of America and Independence Day at Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village.
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Aug 19
Vintage Base Ball Game
Enjoy a game of vintage base ball played with rules common in the 1860s.
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Sep 9
Insider Tour of Meadowcroft Rockshelter
Enjoy an exclusive insider tour of Meadowcroft Rockshelter with James M. Adovasio, Ph.D., lead archaeologist on the site.
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Sep 16
Covered Bridge Festival
Visit Meadowcroft’s Pine Bank Covered Bridge during this free admission, annual celebration of covered bridges.
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Oct 7
Archaeology Day
As part of Pennsylvania Archaeology Month, archaeologists from the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology will present lectures and identify artifacts at Meadowcroft.
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Oct 15
Insider Tour of Meadowcroft Rockshelter
Enjoy an exclusive insider tour of Meadowcroft Rockshelter with James M. Adovasio, Ph.D., lead archaeologist on the site.
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Nov 4
Insider Tour of Meadowcroft Rockshelter
Enjoy an exclusive insider tour of Meadowcroft Rockshelter with James M. Adovasio, Ph.D., lead archaeologist on the site.
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