An Epic Turning Point
in Colonial America's History
welcome to
The Battle of the Monongahela
July 9, 1755
Saturday & Sunday, May 10 & 11 Twining and Cordage Join fiber artist Sunshine MacIntyre and learn the ancient art of twining and cordage, a technique of twisting fibers together for making string, rope, and cord used for fishing nets, baskets, rigging for ships, clothing and more. |
Saturday & Sunday, May 17 & 18 Hands On with the Ohio Company Historian, author, and reenactor Jason Cherry, portrayer of William Trent, Factor of the Ohio Company along with his father, Trent’s Company member, Ken Cherry have planned a fun weekend of exploring reproduction historical documents including maps, letters and more. |
Saturday & Sunday, May 24 & 25 18th Century Laundry Clean laundry was an essential part of maintaining a soldier’s health during the 18th century, and a vital part of women’s roles in the British Army during the Braddock Campaign. Reenactor Lauren Koker demonstrates how women washed clothes and the surprisingly unique items they used for laundry —both at home, and on the march. Visitors can even try their hand at washing clothes in the colonial way! |
Saturday & Sunday, May 31 & June 1 Stone Forge and Tissage Blacksmith Bob Stone will demonstrate how he hand-forges iron nails, hooks and more! Stone Forge and Tissage specializes in 18th Century Reproduction of Iron Work and weaving. Items will be available for purchase. |
Third Thursday Homeschool Program
DIG IT! Thursday, May 15, 2025 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM The BBHC has planned a fun and educational homeschool program about archaeology! Participants learn how archaeologists uncover artifacts and why these treasures from the past are important to learn about our history. The cost is $8.00 for adults, $4.00 for children (6-17). |
Strategy Games Day
Muskets & Tomahawks Sunday, May 18, 2025 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM Test your military strategical thinking skills with this month’s special strategy game Muskets & Tomahawks run by Charles Sherrange. No registration required. Regular admission fees apply to all participants except Youth ages 6-17 are FREE! |
History is Fun
Kids Archaeology Day Saturday, May 24, 2025 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Digging in the dirt is part of the fun! Kids learn the basics about archaeology and conduct their own archaeological dig! Each child/family selects a time, on the hour, between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Please register and select your preferred time, available on a first-come, first-served basis. “History is Fun” is a FREE monthly program that engages children ages 5-12 with hands-on crafts, games, and activities to learn about 18th-century life. The Braddock Rotary Club generously supports History Is Fun programs. |
"A Meet and Greet with General Lafayette" Program and Reception
Braddock's Battlefield History Center Friday, May 30, 2025 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Please join us at the BBHC for an exclusive event commemorating the 200th anniversary of General Lafayette’s grand 1824-1825 tour of the United States and his May 29, 1825, visit to Braddock’s Field to see where his mentor, George Washington had fought 70 years earlier. Meet and greet General Lafayette portrayed by actor Mike Marra of the Freeport Festival Theatre and the Honorary French Consul of Pittsburgh Mathias Barlat after they arrive by boat on the Monongahela River. Included in the evening’s program is a brief historic walking tour to key points of interest including the statue of George Washington and the Lafayette Tour trail sign. The cost for BBHC members is $10 per person and $20 per person for non-members and includes a light reception. |
The BBHC, in North Braddock, Pa., stands on the very ground where the Battle of the Monongahela — better known as “Braddock’s Defeat” — took place. It is the most widely recognized battle of the French and Indian War (1754-1763) which developed into the first world-wide great powers conflict, the Seven Years’ War (1756-63). This battle was crucial to the military education of a young George Washington and helped inform his destiny as commander of the Continental Army in the American Revolution.
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The History Center is open April through Thanksgiving weekend - Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
The History Center is open December through March - Thursday through Sunday from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Closed Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Phone: 412-271-0800
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609 SIXTH STREET
NORTH BRADDOCK, PA 15104 |
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