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Fort Pitt Block House

A former redoubt - a structure that extends the line of fire beyond the walls of a fort - the Fort Pitt Block House is the only extant relic of Fort Pitt and is the oldest European-built structure west of the Allegheny Mountains. It has functioned as a museum of the French & Indian War era since 1894 and has a small gift shop.

Hours: Wed-Sun 10:30AM-4:30PM (Fri-Sun only during the winter)
Price: Free

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