Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village - Heinz History Center Exhibit Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village 19,000 Years of History Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village Skip Sub Navigation Experience what life was like for prehistoric Americans at Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village. Plan Your Visit Meadowcroft Rockshelter Exhibit Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village Dig into archaeological evidence that reveals the earliest signs of human habitation dating back 19,000 years. Explore the Exhibit Robert Barensfeld Center Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village Begin your prehistoric journey at the Robert Barensfeld Center, a welcoming new facility at Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village. Meadowcroft Historic Village Experience everyday 19th century rural life in Meadowcroft’s carefully recreated Historic Village. Prehistoric Indian Village Go back 400 years and explore a recreated 16th century Monongahela Indian Village. Frontier Trading Post Two 1770s era structures help to spotlight the similarities and differences between European settlers and Eastern Woodland Indians. Trails to Trains The Trails to Trains exhibit transports visitors through time, exploring the evolution of transportation in Southwestern Pennsylvania using five vehicles from the collection. Meadowcroft Historic Village Experience everyday 19th century rural life in Meadowcroft’s carefully recreated Historic Village. Prehistoric Indian Village Go back 400 years and explore a recreated 16th century Monongahela Indian Village. Frontier Trading Post Two 1770s era structures help to spotlight the similarities and differences between European settlers and Eastern Woodland Indians. Trails to Trains The Trails to Trains exhibit transports visitors through time, exploring the evolution of transportation in Southwestern Pennsylvania using five vehicles from the collection. Upcoming Events View All Events April 30 Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village 10:00 AM Meadowcroft’s Homeschool Open House Calling all homeschool families – experience history like never before! Tickets Required May 2 Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village 10:00 AM Meadowcroft Opening Day Join Meadowcroft on opening day! June 20 Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village 10:00 AM Meadowcroft Atlatl Competition Test your aim and step back in time at Meadowcroft’s annual Atlatl Competition. June 20 Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village 10:00 AM Rockshelter Tour with Dr. Diane Landers Join archaeologist Dr. Diane Beynon Landers on a tour of the Rockshelter. Tickets Required View All Events Site Menu