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Fire in the Valley- Carnegie Steel and the Town That Built America

Fire in the Valley- Carnegie Steel and the Town That Built America

Overview

Pittsburgh's Steel Valley along the Monongahela River made the steel which built America and fueled the Arsenal of Democracy for two World Wars. It was also the site of the Battle of Homestead 9 July 1892, the most consequential armed confrontation between workers and company-employed strikebreakers in American History.

City: Pittsburgh

Wed 25 Dec

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Starting at $125.00

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Wed 25 Dec

Starting at $125.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Private transportation

Certified guide

Extraordinary extensive personal narration the length of the Experience

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Homestead

As the location of the largest steel mill on the planet, this town played an essential role in the story of not just America but the entire industrial world. Presidents, Royalty, and even Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev made to pilgrimage to the "Steel Capital of the World".

Braddock

Carnegie Steel's Edgar Thomson Works of the United States Steel Corporation continues to operate as the last remaining steel works in the once mighty Monongahela Valley. You'll stop to see the monument to the last slab rolled and the first slab cast before pausing to salute Joe Magarac, the Croatian Folk Hero of the Steelworker.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (82)

Alicia O

Jun 2022

Thank you George for the best tour we could have possibly hoped for! My father and all of the family truly appreciated all that we learned about the history and macroeconomics of Pittsburgh.

Tom_O

May 2022

My college age son and I visited Pittsburgh and we wanted to learn some of the history of Pittsburgh. Boy did we - George's tour was great! Besides learning about the Pittsburgh steel industry, we also visited other historic sites around town - including iconic sports locations like where Forbes Field used to be. This was a personalized tour and George made it a lot of fun and educational for us. He even decorated his car with a Bengals flag in honor of our hometown! We highly recommend touring with George.

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Thank you for the review Tom and for asking me to be your Guide. Definitely a good time. However, what do I do when my Steelers friends read the part about my having a rivals' flag in my car? Warm regards to your son. Who Dey!

Ken P

May 2022

Great tour!! George is passionate and has family ties to the history of Pittsburgh. I feel my view of Pittsburgh was enlightened and Have a greater understanding on the areas contribution to the History of the USA! Hoping George can upgrade his ride to a more contemporary vehicle…….