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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

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)

Nancy_D

Sep 2021

George was a great tour guide. It wasn’t until near the end of our two hours with him that I realized we actually weren’t being taken on the steel tour we signed up for. Instead, we saw and rode the Duquesne Incline, and George showed us all around downtown and had great info to share. We found all the steel-related sites on our own the next day, So all’s we’ll that ends well.

287winnief

Aug 2021

George was a wonderful tour guide! His knowledge of Pittsburgh (and inside stories) were amazing. He has a interesting connection to the history of Fire in the Valley-Carnegie Steel and the Town That Built America!

Response from Host

Aug 2021

I'm so glad you appreciated the personal touches. Thank you for the review. It was my pleasure to be your Guide.

Lorene_D

Aug 2021

This was a great tour!! George is a wealth of knowledge about Pittsburg, it’s history and industry. He is so enthusiastic and makes the tour so much fun that you don’t want it to end!