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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

Thu 26 Dec

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Starting at $125.00

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Thu 26 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)

Lisa_H

Oct 2021

George was awesome- he even offered to assist our daughter with a high school project! Every where we went - people were saying hello to George! That made us feel so comfortable! Highlight of the trip was recreating the greatest football play in history!

Response from Host

Oct 2021

What a wonderful Family to spend time with! It was a real pleasure to give you the Tour, not to mention recreating the GREATEST PLAY IN NFL HISTORY! Thank you for your interest and for letting me show you the Steel and Electric Valleys. And we'll give you partial credit for the Steelers win. Nice work!

Susan_J

Oct 2021

George was our guide and he was excellent. He had a thorough knowledge of the history of steel making in Pittsburgh. It was a pleasure to spend the day with him. I’m so surprised that Pittsburgh does not have a museum of the history of steelmaking and the role of Carnegie, Frick, thompson, and Pittsburgh in one of the most important Periods In American history and the industrial revolution. George’s narrative and tour gave a great oral history however you really need a museum in Pittsburgh, There is so much to tell.

Response from Host

Oct 2021

Thank you for the review and the perspective, Susan. Now that we have saved the statue of St. Joseph the Steelworker and the 12,000 ton Press, we can work on sharing their story better. Comments like yours are encouraging and will be passed along. Thanks for the motivation and be sure to tell your friends.

Cindy_M

Oct 2021

Interesting driving tour of Pittsburgh's industrial history. Lots of hidden history within the city.

Response from Host

Oct 2021

Thank you for the review, Cindy. It was reassuring that your "man of steel" on the Tour thought I did a good job. It was a special treat to have him onboard to have him expand on my narration.