Upcoming Events

American Battlefield Trust's Park Day at BBHC
Saturday, April 25, 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Join us for our National Park Day with the prestigious American Battlefield Trust on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The BBHC is excited to participate in this annual volunteer clean-up effort dedicated to our nation’s battlefields and historic sites. The BBHC stands on the very ground where the Battle of the Monongahela – better known as “Braddock’s Defeat” – took place on July 9, 1755.
  
Park Day begins at Braddock’s Battlefield History Center located at 609 Sixth Street, North Braddock at 2:00 PM. Park Day is a great project for scouts, service clubs, churches, youth groups, ROTC units, families, and community-minded citizens

Volunteers will assist in cleaning up the battlefield property from litter and debris that gathered over the winter months. Additional areas of work will include clearing a flower bed and preparing it for spring planting

Dress for the weather to be outdoors doing landscaping work and property cleanup. Please bring work gloves. The BBHC will provide water and light snacks, and volunteers are invited to visit the museum to learn about our exhibit on Dunbar's Camp.

For additional information, contact [email protected].

In the event of inclement weather, Park Day will be moved to the following Saturday, May 3rd.
Remake Learning Day
1755: Art on the Battlefield!
Saturday, May 2, 2026
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Join the team at BBHC and learn more about George Washington, the Battle of the Monongahela, and the Road to Revolution! Discover our history through art, young learners’ activities, and historical interpreters. Collaborate with Artist Zac Rutter and add "your silhouette" to our historic exhibit space.  These silhouettes will be your contribution to our Remake Learning Days Museum Exhibit!
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These artistic renditions will remain on display through the months of June and July!
History In Our Backyard!
Act 48 Day
Saturday, May 9, 2026 
10:00 AM
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Spend a day experiencing "History in our Backyard!" Teachers can join us for a variety of experiences at Braddock's Battlefield History Center and Rivers of Steel and earn three Act 48 hours! 

Braddock's Battlefield History Center 
Stand on the very ground where the events of the 1755 Battle of Monongahela (“Braddock’s Defeat”) unfolded and shaped local, national, and world history forever! Learn more about this momentous battle in French and Indian War history and how you can incorporate STEAM through on-site field trips and hands-on outreach activities in your classroom! No matter what subject you teach, we can help enhance your curriculum to boost learning while creating memorable experiences for your students!

Rivers of Steel: Carrie Furnace

Learn more about the job roles of former Carrie employees and discover just what it took to work at a blast furnace. From the science and technology of the iron-making process to the cultural context of the immigrant worker experience, participants will gain a firsthand understanding of how the steel industry shaped the history, character, and development of southwestern Pennsylvania.

Cost: FREE!
Schedule: 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
  • 10 AM - 11:30 AM: Braddock’s Battlefield History Center (609 Sixth St. North Braddock, PA)
  • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM: Lunch (not included)
  • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Carrie Blast Furnaces National Historic Landmark (801 Carrie Furnace Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA)
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Registration required. Space is limited to 20 participants, so sign up today!
Note: this event is only for teachers
Store Forge and Tissage
Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14, 2026

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.

2026 Calendar

  • ​Blacksmith Bob Stone - Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12 
  • Blacksmith Bob Stone- Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26 
  • Blacksmith Bob Stone- Saturday, August 15 and Sunday, July 16 ​
  • ​Blacksmith Bob Stone - Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6 

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