Artistry. Industry. Innovation.

Rivers of Steel showcases the artistry and innovation of southwestern Pennsylvania’s industrial and cultural heritage by fostering dynamic initiatives and transformative experiences.

Experience Rivers of Steel

The team at Rivers of Steel is deeply saddened by the loss of two men and 10 workers injured in the August 11 explosion at U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works in the Monongahela Valley. We honor their commitment to hard work and their dedication to the industry.

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.

Visit the Bost Building in Homestead to see the Safety First exhibition.

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.

A vestige of Pittsburgh’s 20th-century domination of the steel industry

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.

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Rivers of Steel Receives Support from the Alcoa Foundation for Full STEAM Ahead Programming

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Rivers of Steel is proud to announce that we have been awarded a grant from the Alcoa Foundation in support of our Full STEAM Ahead educational initiative. This funding will…
wa Young and Sons Machine Shop

Step Back in Time: Celebrating 125 Years of the W.A. Young & Son’s Machine Shop

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Step inside the W.A. Young & Son’s Machine Shop in Rice’s Landing, Pennsylvania, and it feels as if the machinists just set down their tools for lunch. The belts still…
wa Young and Sons Machine Shop

Step Back in Time: Celebrating 125 Years of the W.A. Young & Son’s Machine Shop

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Step inside the W.A. Young & Son’s Machine Shop in Rice’s Landing, Pennsylvania, and it feels as if the machinists just set down their tools for lunch. The belts still…