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Events & Happenings

The BBHC is proud to offer public programs throughout the year to commemorate important historical events, educate our audiences, and provide entertainment themed around 18th Century lives and stories, as well as Pennsylvania history.​

Upcoming Events


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History is Fun
Play the Colonial Way! 
Saturday, June 21, 2025
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

 
Kids have fun learning to play the same games as children during the 18th century including Shut the Box, Goose, Fox and Geese, Nine Man Morris, and more!
 
“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.

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Pathways to the Past Featuring
18th Century Nursing and Medicine 
Saturday and Sunday, June 21 - 22, 2025
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

 
See educator Hannah Hillegas demonstrate 18th century nursing techniques and hear the stories about how women cared for the sick and wounded on military campaigns like the Braddock Expedition. 

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​Pathways to the Past Featuring
Rivers of Steel: Working the Blast Furnace
Saturday and Sunday, June 28-29, 2025
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

 
This weekend’s Pathways to the Past program features our friends from Rivers of Steel who will demonstrate the safety gear of iron and steelworkers at a blast furnace.  Rivers of Steel interpretive staff will provide examples of the raw materials used to make iron and steel, and showcase imagery and artifacts related to Pittsburgh's steel industry.

2025 Event Calendar


July 
Saturday July 12 – 270th Anniversary Event 
Saturday, July 12 – Dunbar's Camp Exhibit Opening
Sunday, July 13 – Dunbar's Camp Talk by Josh Freeman 


August 

Sunday, August 10 – Strategy Games Day 
Saturday, August 16 – History is Fun 
Saturday, August 23 - 18
th Century Roundtable 

September 
Sunday, September 14 - Strategy Games Day 
Thursday, September 18 – Homeschool Day 
Saturday September 20 - History is Fun 
Saturday, September 27 – Speaker Series
 
 
October 
Sunday, October 5 – Strategy Games Day 
Thursday, October 16 – Homeschool Day 
Saturday, October 18 – History is Fun 
Saturday, October 25 - 18
th Century Roundtable 
 
November 
Sunday, November 9 – Strategy Games Day  
Saturday, November 15 – History is Fun
Sunday, November 16 - Candlelight Concert 
Thursday, November 20 – Homeschool Day 
Saturday, November 22 – Speaker Series
 
 
December 
Sunday, December 14 - Strategy Games Day 
Thursday, December 18 – Homeschool Day
 
Saturday, December 20 – History is Fun 

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  • Home
    • Plan Your Visit
    • Admission & Hours
  • History Center
  • Education
  • Events
    • Living History
  • Get Involved
    • Become a Member
    • Volunteer
    • Donate
    • 1755 Campaign
    • Rebuilding Campaign
  • About Us
    • Our Team
    • Sister Site
    • Community Partners
    • French & Indian War Sites