Rivers of Steel showcases the artistry and innovation of southwestern Pennsylvania’s industrial and cultural heritage by fostering dynamic initiatives and transformative experiences.
Artistry. Industry. Innovation.
Support Rivers of Steel this Season!
For nearly 35 years, Rivers of Steel has been led by our visionary president and CEO, August R. Carlino. With quiet determination, Augie has guided us toward revitalizing the region, blending the industrial might of our past with the promise of a new era. His leadership has transformed Rivers of Steel into a dynamic force for community renewal, heritage tourism, and cultural preservation across the eight counties of the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area. As he prepares for retirement, we invite you to celebrate the tremendous impact he has had on our organization—and our region.
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.
Read the latest updates on Rivers of Steel and activities with our partners in the Rivers of Steel National 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.
New Brownsville Mural to Be Celebrated This Saturday Honors the Community’s Musical Legacy Created in Partnership with Rivers of Steel and the Mon Valley Academy for the Arts Homestead, PA…
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A light installation by Joshua Challen Ice, Aurora, 2024, lights up Mellon Square. Photo by John Altdorfer courtesy Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy. Getting to Know: Shiftworks The Getting to Know series…
