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.
Lafayette Farewell Tour Traveling Exhibit 

The six-banner traveling exhibit featuring The Life and Legacy of The Marquis de Lafayette will be on temporary exhibit through mid-January 2024.

The banners tell the important stories of Lafayette’s life and legacy including his American Revolution participation. In 1825, during Lafayette’s return and farewell tour of the United States, he visited the sight of the Battle of the Monongahela, modern day Braddock and North Braddock to see the battle site where his friend George Washington once fought.

Plan Your Visit

Monday - Thursday        CLOSED
Friday                            11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday                       11:00 am - 4:00 pm
​Sunday                          11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Open

April - October
Thursday through Sunday

November - March
​Friday through Sunday

The History Center will be closed December 24, 30, & 31, 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
Special Events throughout the year
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!
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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.