For centuries Pittsburgh was the indigenous home of the Seneca peoples, but by the mid-1700s Britain and France drove them out in bloody battles of control. Over the next two hundred years, Pittsburgh grew to be one the most industrious steel towns in the country, producing over 50% of all American steel by 1911. However, that success came with the 1877 railway riots — one of the most violent worker uprisings America had ever seen. After World War II, the gleam of Pittsburgh wore off, the steel and rail industries collapsed. Its golden days seemed long past. But in recent years, the city has bounced back, and new businesses are popping up — atop burial grounds, steel workers’ dreams, and ancient civilizations. Learn the storied history of Pittsburgh — good, bad, and bloody — on a Pittsburgh Ghost Tour. Book your spot today.
Meeting point address: 713 E Carson St across from Gate D of the George K Cupples Stadium
Duration: 1 hr. across 1 mile
Please arrive to the designated meeting location before your tour’s start time, or they may leave without you! Your email confirmation will verify map and meeting location.
No need to print anything out. Just show up, and the tour guide will mark you present! Please save your email confirmation handy on your phone for reference.
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This tour is a walking tour.