Jennifer G.
8/26/2014
Meadowcroft is off the beaten patch but very worth the drive to visit. This museum is sort of multiple museums in one. The highlight for me was the Rockshelter. (note that you need to go to...
Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village
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401 Meadowcroft Rd
Avella, PA 15312
Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, located in Avella, Pennsylvania, is a National Historic Landmark that showcases 19,000 years of human history. Visitors can explore a significant archaeological site used by some of the region's earliest inhabitants and experience various interpretive villages reflecting rural life over the past five centuries.
The site features a massive rock overhang and offers interactive experiences, including a 16th-century Eastern Woodland Indian Village, an 18th-century log cabin, and a 19th-century village with a blacksmith shop and schoolhouse. Meadowcroft provides an enriching opportunity for families to immerse themselves in history while enjoying the beautiful rural setting.
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Troy B.
8/2/2025
I have been here on more than a few occasions, going all the way back to school field trips as a child. Generally, it's a pretty cool place to visit and explore. This time we checked out an...
Kathryn F.
9/15/2024
Not too far from Pittsburgh (~1 hr) but the narrow 2 lane rural desolate Google Map route was white knuckling. All the docents were immersed in their roles. We threw spears and tomahawk. The...
Christine M.
9/17/2022
Interesting history, educational, wonderful attributes. A lot of school field trips are scheduled there. Rock shelter is awesome! Lots to see and special events throughout the season. Closed in...
Jody M.
7/2/2023
the different villages are great and staff is friendly. However the rock shelter is a huge disappointment! nothing but a rock. I've seen better hiking. No artifacts that were found were displayed.
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