Explore the historic 18th-century fortifications of the Ohio Country.
The mission of the Ohio Country Military Heritage Area is to cooperatively promote and encourage the exploration of historical sites of the 18th-century Ohio Country region, tracing the historic routes and fortifications of early America.
Pittsburgh’s birthplace, providing a rich understanding of the world-changing events of the French and Indian War in Western Pennsylvania.
Located on the original site of the Battle of the Monongahela (Braddock's Defeat), interpreting this consequential global clash.
An authentically reconstructed British 1758 fort, the last string in the Forbes Road route that made Pittsburgh possible.
Site of George Washington’s first military action and the start of the French and Indian War. Nearby Mount Washington Tavern and Braddock's grave.
Site of the decisive 1763 battle during Pontiac's War. It is the only recognized Native American battlefield in Pennsylvania.
Built in 1756. Became the center of the Black Boys' struggles led by James Smith to stop illegal frontier trading and protect settlers.
Also known as the Lead Mine Fort, built in 1778 during the American Revolution to secure lead supply for the Continental Army.
One of the first two forts ordered built by George Washington. Rich with stories of Washington's frontier campaigns and early soldiers.
Destination of George Washington’s first public mission in 1753 to deliver an eviction notice to the French forces in the region.
Ohio’s only Revolutionary War Fort, built in 1778 as part of a campaign to attack the British base at Fort Detroit.
Protected frontier settlers during the Revolutionary War's western campaigns, and served as a recruitment center.