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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)

Richard_R

Aug 2021

We thoroughly enjoyed the tour. The tour guide could not have been better. He was both funny and knowledgeable. He was very personable and did a good job of establishing a rapport with people on the tour. Rick

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Thank you for the review and for letting me show you the Steel and Electric valleys. Glad you enjoyed the Tour.

Sid_Wil

Aug 2021

George was fantastic. I was born in Pittsburgh and lived here most of my life and never knew about the people who worked in the Steel Mills.where they came from and how and where they lived I also was amazed to see how Pittsburgh is the center for driverless car’s and the hidden city they built for their training grounds It was a pleasure to spend the morning with George and his love of our city

Response from Host

Aug 2021

And it was a pleasure spending the morning with you and your crew, Sid. I hope we're not in trouble for exposing the "hidden city". Thank you for the review and for letting me update you on your old hometown.

Carol

Aug 2021

Absolutely the most memorable part of the tour was George! He was fantastic - so very knowledgeable, friendly and just plain FUN. All four of us agreed that this was the best part of our visit to Pittsburgh - would highly recommend this tour!!!