Insider Tour of Meadowcroft Rockshelter
Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010
Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010
Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010
All tours are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

James M. Adovasio, Ph.D., who began excavation of the Rockshelter in 1973, will present a lecture and lead a special tour on the site.

The cost per individual is $20.

To make your reservation, please contact Frances Skariot at 724-587-3412 or frskariot@heinzhistorycenter.org .

39th Annual Washington & Greene Counties Covered Bridge Festival
Saturday, Sept. 18, 12 to 5 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 19, 1 to 5 p.m.

Meadowcroft's Pine Bank Bridge, the oldest surviving covered bridge in the region, is featured as part of this signature, two-county event.

American Indian Heritage Weekend
Saturday, Sept. 25 and Sunday, Sept. 26
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Celebrate Western Pennsylvania’s rich American Indian heritage at Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village.

Discover what traditional life was like for native people of the upper Ohio Valley. Visitors exploring Meadowcroft's recreated Indian Village during this special weekend will encounter native artisans dressed like their ancestors at they demonstrate skills of everyday life.

Visitors can also explore the interior of a wigwam, inspect carefully recreated prehistoric artifacts, learn about American Indian agriculture, and try their hand at using an atlatl, a prehistoric spear thrower.

For additional information, please call 724-587-3412.