Rivers of Steel celebrates Pittsburgh’s steel legacy through immersive experiences that inspire, educate, and connect.
Artistry. Industry. Innovation.
Experience Rivers of Steel
Things to Do
Tours, workshops, special events—there is always something fresh to do with Rivers of Steel!
Inspired by the legacy of iron-making at the Carrie Blast Furnaces, Rivers of Steel’s Metal Arts program offers educational workshops, public demonstrations, and team-building experiences highlighting foundry work.
Digging into the history of southwestern Pennsylvania and sharing themed itineraries filled with museums, attractions, collections, and sites, Rivers of Steel crafted a series of articles that offer innumerable ways to explore the Heritage Area.
Attractions
Visit, learn, and experience all five of the Rivers of Steel attractions that showcase the artistry and innovation of our region’s rich heritage.
Docked on Pittsburgh’s North Shore, an excursion on Explorer offers unparalleled opportunities to experience the beauty and history of Pittsburgh from its majestic rivers.
Site of the 1892 Battle of Homestead and a key part of the U.S. Steel Homestead Steel Works
This time capsule of America’s industrial heritage embodies the “can-do” spirit of early 20th-century craftsmen.
The Bost Building serves as the Visitors’ Center for the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area and offers exhibits on the region’s industrial and cultural heritage.
Homestead, PA — October 20, 2025 — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Rivers of Steel is now accepting applications for its 2025–2026 Mini-Grant Program, which provides funding for heritage-related sites, organizations,…
Stand beneath the towering stacks of the Carrie Blast Furnaces and you can feel it—the echo of the labor, innovation, and determination that built the modern world. Rivers of Steel…
Stand beneath the towering stacks of the Carrie Blast Furnaces and you can feel it—the echo of the labor, innovation, and determination that built the modern world. Rivers of Steel…
