Fort Pitt Block House

Dear Friends, Please sign, below, asking Europe to divest their country's practice of buying Russian oil! It won't start World War III, but It surely will raise the cost of gasoline in their countries. In ours, it will add a couple of percentage points to the cost of buying gas, an already expensive commodity. I remember as a very young child, my father was too old to be a soldier, but my parents bought war bonds and put older pots and pans and other metal objects out at the curb. These things would be collected to support the war effort. Obviously, Americans had other sacrifices concerning what we could buy. We need to support Ukraine's sacrifices-they are currently at the front line of Putin's ambitions, giving their all. Just clicking on this notice to Europeans is a small thing to do.

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It’s the fourth annual Fort Pitt Block House “Lighting of the Luminaries” eve at Pittsburgh’s Light Up Night. Wonderful time! Thanks to all who came by to say hello.

Celebrating an international couple's love of family, history and country. Another beautiful wedding at the Fort Pitt Block House yesterday. Congratulations to Sean and Julia!

Best guess on the date is 1958 or 59

Happy December from the Fort Pitt Museum.

This photo of the Fort Pitt Block House was taken the morning of the first snow of the season on Nov. 20.

Ten Facts About George Washington and the French & Indian War George Washington was a raw and ambitious 21-year old when he was first sent to the Ohio Valley to confront the growing French presence in the region. His actions sparked the French & Indian War.

See the episode of Timeless on Monday, November 21 on NBC at 10 PM. Adventures in Western Pa in 1754!

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18th Century Soldiers Rations American soldiers in the 18th century had several different types of rations. There were per man per day food rations. This would include a meat component, usually consisting of a pound of beef, th…

Allegheny Expedition The George Washington Digital Encyclopedia is the place to learn more about George Washington and the wide range of subjects related to his world and the colonial era.