Treaty of Fort Pitt: 240th Anniversary Commemoration

Fort Pitt, a strategic military outpost built in 1759, hosted many treaties between the colonial government and native people living in what was then known as the Ohio Country in the 18th century. One of these treaties, the 1778 Treaty of Fort Pitt, was the first official treaty between the newly-formed United States of America and any American Indian nation.

Daytime programming will include reenactments of treaty negotiations and opportunities to interact with historical interpreters to learn about 18th century life and diplomacy at Fort Pitt.

Evening programming will include a lecture by Dr. David Preston, followed by traditional stomp and social dances led by Delaware Indians that will be open to the public.