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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 06 Nov

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Starting at $125.00

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Wed 06 Nov

Starting at $125.00

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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)

Wiliam_K

Dec 2021

George is an exceptional & authentic tour guide. If you want to know the real story behind the Pittsburgh steel industry take this tour. My wife and I found it fascinating. If you watch the biography of Andrew Carnegie on Netlix you will meet your tour guide ahead of time, he is in the movie!

H8746HZjanetp

Nov 2021

Our tour guide was George, who is very knowledgeable about Pittsburgh and the steel industry and told many side stories too. He also brought us up to date as to the main industries in Pittsburgh now. He had relevant stories about each neighborhood we travelled through-- very interesting and fun . We always ride the Monongahela Incline, over by Station Square, when we visit Pittsburgh. The lay of the land is unusual in that you are either going up or down a hill The incline gives you a great view of the many bridges and the Three Rivers, and we counted a train of about 70 cars ( train fans here). jp

Response from Host

Nov 2021

Glad you liked the Tour, JP. Congratulations...I always lose track every time I try to count the cars on the train...even though I was able to count both the number of bridges and the number of glass panes at PPG Place. Thank you for the review.

Nancy_W

Oct 2021

Learning the history made the tour come alive. I lived in Pittsburgh for years as a student. I never learned anything of this remarkable industry. Our tour guide George D., was really invested in our understanding of this great era. My husband, a photographer, got to capture some great images. George took this one so we could remember our trip. George "made" the whole experience.

Response from Host

Oct 2021

It was fun being a Photographer's assistant. Your husband got me looking at familiar sights from a different perspective. Good stuff. And I'm glad I could deepen your appreciation of your old stompin' ground. Thank you for the review and for choosing my Tour, Nancy.