Braddock's Battlefield History Center
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.


​EVENTS

Strategy Games Day
Saturday, June 10, 2023
12:00 PM

Defend your troops and have fun strategizing military tactics while playing the BBHC’s cache of strategy board games!  Sponsored by U.S. Steel, this monthly event is free for teens.

 Strategy Games Day is geared towards teens, but open to all ages. The fee for anyone 18 and over ​is $5.00.
Braddock's Battlefield
Walking Tour 
Saturday, June 10, 2023
1:00 PM
Join us for a walking tour of Braddock's Battlefield, as we walk through the neighborhoods of North Braddock and explore the environmental and tactical factors that led Beaujeu to victory and Braddock to defeat.

Members $15 | Non-Members $20
Third Thursdays Homeschool Event - 
Thursday, June 15, 2023
​11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Pre-registration is free through Eventbrite.
The cost at the door will be $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for children.

The event is free if you have a family membership!
History Is Fun - 18th Century Games
Saturday, June 17, 2023
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Join us for an afternoon where you will learn to play games from the 18th century. Some of these games you may recognize, others will be new to you. Come out and join us for a day of fun!
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Only register the children ages 5-11 that will be attending.

U.S. Steel sponsors this FREE event. Adults pay $5.00 at the door.
7 Years' War Speaker Series
 
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
7:00 PM
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Members $5 | Non-Members $10​​
18th Century Roundtable - Battle of La Belle Famille
Sunday, June 25, 2023
1:00 PM

The BBHCs bi-monthly 18th Century Roundtable offers history buffs, historians, and anyone interested in the 18th century an opportunity to discuss a specific historical event or topic based on research findings. Participants are welcome to join in or simply come and learn from the roundtable.

Plan Your Visit

Monday - Wednesday        CLOSED
Thursday                      11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday                            11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday                       11:00 am - 4:00 pm
​Sunday                          11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Open year round.
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Open May through November - Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Open December through April - Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The History Center will be closed April 9, November 23 and December 24, 2023.
Guided Tours available upon request ($7/pp)
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Parking available on-site
​Building is handicap accessible​
Education Programs & Guided School Visits STEM-behind-the-History Workshops available
Public Events throughout the year
Office phone: 412-271-0800
Adults  $5.00
Military, Veterans, & Youths (6-17)  $3.00
​Children under 6     Free
Residents of 15104  Free          
609 SIXTH STREET
NORTH BRADDOCK, PA 15104

A Rebuilding Campaign
The events that took place on this hill overlooking the Monongahela and their impact on world history deserve a modern innovative storytelling experience for visitors. BBHC’s Board of Directors seeks to make the History Center into a world-class museum and the focal point of a multi-use community space in the heart of North Braddock. The current site — and the rich history it represents — already provides an exciting platform for an expanded artifact collection that would be enhanced by state-of-the-art immersive exhibits and interactive educational technology. As the expansion campaign gets underway the Board welcomes the support and participation of all individuals and organizations interested in preserving this vital piece of Pennsylvania and America’s history.

Listen to our Battlefield Audio Tour

Produced by our sister-site: Fort Ligonier
35-mins guided companion to your visit of the museum and the battlefield.
Access now and listen before you arrive!
Play at your own pace.
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Made possible by generous support from:

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BBHC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit mission-based museum. Tax-deductible donations help support storytelling and education regarding this vital piece of colonial American history. 
Your donations will enable the museum to expand its services and programs, develop impactful content, and hire staff to make the exhibitions available to a wider audience.