As summer waned in 1758, the site of a new fortification was chosen by the British army that overlooked the Loyalhanna Creek. It was the last in a string of fortifications along the newly cut Forbes Road that would ultimately stretch from Philadelphia to the site of French Fort Duquesne, the ultimate objective of the Forbes Campaign. When Fort Duquesne fell to the British army in late November of 1758, construction of a new fort, Fort Pitt, began, and the land on which it rose was named Pittsburgh. Find out more about how Fort Ligonier made Pittsburgh possible as you explore the grounds of the finest reconstructed fortification from the French and Indian War.

Fort Ligonier is more than a national historic site. It’s more than a museum. It’s an idea. It’s the idea that every American should be able to know, value and even experience the history that shaped our nation.

For more information on operating hours, visiting guidelines and admission rates please visit https://www.fortligonier.org/ or call 724-238-9071.