Independence Day Celebration at Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 07/04/2026
Join Meadowcroft for an Independence Day celebration!
Step into the past and celebrate the roots of American history with a day full of festive fun at Meadowcroft’s 18th-century frontier trading post and 19th-century rural village. Enjoy hands-on historical demonstrations, try traditional games, and discover how early Americans lived, worked, and celebrated.
Don’t forget to explore the Meadowcroft Rockshelter, North America’s oldest known site of human habitation, for a truly one-of-a-kind journey through the ages!
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Heinz History Center programs commemorating America’s 250th anniversary are supported by Nimick Forbesway Foundation, Richard King Mellon Foundation, Visit PA, and the Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD).
Admission
Access to the Independence Day Celebration at Meadowcroft is included with regular admission. Purchasing tickets in advance is encouraged, but tickets will also be sold at the admissions desk in the Barensfeld Center depending on availability.
Location:
401 Meadowcroft Road, Avella, PA 15312, United States
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The event has already taken place on this date:
07/04/2026
Time:
10:00-4:00
Price:
$15 Adults; $14 Seniors (65+); $7 Youth and Students; 5 and Under FREE; Members FREE
Ages
All Ages Adults & kids together Adults without kidsWeb Service