Join Rivers of Steel and the Pittsburgh Silent Film Festival for a special screening of Tramp, Tramp, Tramp, Harry Langdon’s classic comedy, accompanied live on piano by Tom Roberts. Experience silent-era comedy as it was meant to be seen—with live music in a historic setting.
- Event date: Thursday, October 1 | Film starts at 7:30. Doors open at 6:00pm with food trucks available on site and self-guided tours
- Venue/location: Pump House 880 Waterfront Drive, Munhall
- Ticket price(s): 15.00
- Runtime (film + live accompaniment): 60min Runtime with a 20min Post-Show Q&A
We look forward to seeing you Thursday October 1, 2026 at 7:30pm (Doors open at 6pm)
Join us for a sketching workshop hosted by members of the Urban Sketchers PGH group. We will meet in the Bost Building 3rd floor gallery to see Paintable Pittsburgh: The Art of Henry Koerner then head out into the neighborhood together to do some sketching. Afterwards we will return to the gallery to share what we drew with the group.
This event is inspired by Henry Koerner's love of drawing from real life. He was often found drawing and painting around Pittsburgh, toting his easel and paints across the city on his bicycle. Participants are welcome to bring their own sketchbook however materials will be provided for those if needed.
This event is free and open to the public.
About Urban Sketchers PGH
Urban Sketchers Pittsburgh meets every Thursday evening in person at different locations around the city to sketch from observation as a group. Artists of all ages and skill levels are welcome, any and all art styles and materials are permitted and encouraged, there is no prior registration or signup needed, and it is free to attend. Upcoming meeting locations are posted to our Facebook group and Instagram. There is also an email list (Google group); if you would like to join please email urbansketcherspgh@gmail.com and ask to be added.
Declared a National Historic Landmark in 2006, Carrie, as it’s affectionately known, entices visitors to marvel at the scale and legacy of its industrial might. A remnant of the legendary U.S. Steel Homestead Steel Works, the Carrie Blast Furnaces are a vestige of Pittsburgh’s 20th-century domination of the steel industry. During this two-hour guided tour, you’ll hear stories about the site’s technology (including why it is nationally significant) as well as get to know the culture of its workers. You’ll also learn a bit about the iron-making process, from the movement of the raw materials to the tapping of the furnaces that produced fiery molten iron.
A maximum of 20 participants will be permitted on each tour.
WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
As a former industrial site, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure an enjoyable visit.
- Active Restoration Work: The Carrie Blast Furnaces National Historic Landmark is currently an active construction site undergoing a multiyear restoration effort. Due to ongoing construction activity, access to certain areas included in the tour may be limited or restricted at times. We understand this may cause disappointment, but we kindly ask for your understanding and patience as we work to preserve and enhance this historic site for future generations to enjoy. Thank you for your cooperation.
- What to wear: The majority of each tour is outside; please dress for the weather. Additionally, the ground is uneven—sensible shoes are a must. Sneakers or boots are recommended. Open-toed shoes and high heels are prohibited.
- Hard hats are required to be worn for the duration of your tour. If you have a hard hat, please feel free to bring it. For those who need one, a hard hat will be provided and collected after the tour. Hats are disinfected between uses.
- Restrooms & concessions: The rawness of the site is certainly part of its charm. However, that rawness also limits the creature comforts many of us are accustomed to, like running water. Portable bathrooms and wash stations are available. Food amenities are generally not available (with some exceptions, such as food trucks at festivals).
- Photography: Photography is permitted. For safety reasons, videography and drones are prohibited.
- Accessibility: Handicapped parking is available, but the grounds covered during tours are not wheelchair accessible.
- Liability: By purchasing admission tickets, all visitors are required to sign a liability waiver and consent to be photographed.
- Admission: Site access is limited to guided tours, workshops, and events. Unless otherwise noted, all admissions are ticketed.
- Duration: Allow two hours for your tour.
- Children: While kids of all ages are welcome, the tour content is recommended for children ages 8+.
- Location: The Carrie Blast Furnaces are located at 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15218.
- Air Quality Alerts- In the event of a current or projected local AQI above 150, all tours at Carrie will be cancelled. We will make every effort to give as much advance notice of this cancellation as possible; please be understanding of the unpredictable nature of air quality. We pride our tours on being historically and factually accurate, but prefer to leave out the experience of breathing in early 20th century Pittsburgh.
Not your typical “sip and paint” party, this workshop has quickly become one of Rivers of Steel’s most in-demand programs. With guidance from Rivers of Steel’s metal arts team, you’ll design and carve a bowl that is cast in solid aluminum!
Take home your new, functional work of art at the end of the night! No experience is needed—just bring your creativity, a friend, and your own beverage!
WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
As a former industrial site, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure an enjoyable visit.
- What to wear: Clothing you can get dirty. The workshop space is not temperature controlled; please dress for the weather. Additionally, the ground is uneven—sensible shoes are a must. Open-toed shoes and high heels are prohibited.
- Restrooms & concessions: The rawness of the site is certainly part of its charm. However, that rawness also limits the creature comforts many of us are accustomed to, like running water. Portable bathrooms, hand washing stations and hand sanitizer are available. Food amenities are not available (with some exceptions, such as food trucks at festivals).
- Photography: Photography is permitted. For safety reasons, videography and drones are prohibited.
- Accessibility: Handicapped parking is available and the ramp to the workshop space is ADA compliant. However, the grounds to the space may not be accessible for all wheelchairs. Contact us for details and options.
- COVID-19 Policies: Please be advised of our current COVID-19 policies.
- Liability: By purchasing admission tickets, all visitors consent to the terms of our liability waiver and consent to be photographed (PDF).
- Admission: Site access is limited to guided tours, workshops, and events. Unless otherwise noted, all admissions are ticketed.
- Location: The Carrie Blast Furnaces are located in the communities of Swissvale and Rankin in the Monongahela River Valley. The address is 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15218.
Thank you for following these guidelines. We wish you to have the best visit possible, and appreciate your patience as we continue to improve the visitor experience.
A visit to W.A. Young & Sons is a step back in time! Nestled in the historic district of Rices Landing, Greene County, the Machine Shop is an astonishing industrial treasure. Built in 1900, the shop produced parts for steamboats, coal mines, railroads, and supported local small businesses. When it closed in 1965, the building was locked and all of its tools and equipment were left in place—perfectly preserving its line shaft driven, 25-machine network for future generations.
Visitors tour the blacksmith shop, pattern shop, hardware store, and foundry—and marvel as the machines are switched on during a live demonstration of this turn-of-the-last century technology!
Tickets must be purchased in advance. You will be required to show your electronic or paper tickets for admission. No tickets will be sold at the door.
A maximum of 10 participants will be permitted on each tour.
Please be advised of our current COVID-19 policies.
WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
As a former industrial site, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure an enjoyable visit.
- What to wear: Dress for the weather. The building is not temperature controlled. Additionally, the ground and flooring are uneven—sensible shoes are a must. Sneakers or boots are recommended. Open-toed shoes and high heels are prohibited.
- Restrooms & concessions: The antiquity of the site is certainly part of its charm. However, that limits the creature comforts many of us are accustomed to, like running water. Restrooms are available at the park near the entrance to Water Street. Food amenities are generally not available.
- Photography: Photography is permitted. For safety reasons, videography and drones are prohibited.
- Accessibility: This National Historic Landmark is generally not fully accessible, but can meet some patrons’ needs. Contact info@riversofsteel.com to inquire.
- Liability: By purchasing admission tickets, all visitors are required to sign a liability waiver and consent to be photographed (PDF).
- Admission: Site access is limited to guided tours, workshops, and events. Unless otherwise noted, all admissions are ticketed.
- Duration: Allow one hour for your tour.
- Location & GPS: The Machine Shop is located at 114 Water Street, Rices Landing, PA 15357. The historic town of Rices Landing is located in a valley where cell service can be limited. You may not want to rely on your GPS.
- Parking: Guests are welcome to park in the parking lot near the entrance of Water Street, on the left side before rounding the bend. From there the walk to the the Machine Shop is 400 feet and has a slight incline. Guest with limited mobility may be dropped off near the front of the building, but please be advised that turnaround space can be limited directly in front of the Shop.
- Children: While kids of all ages are welcome, the tour content is recommended for children ages 8+.
Thank you for following these guidelines. We wish you to have the best visit possible and appreciate your patience as we continue to improve the visitor experience.
Hooks and Hairpins
This three-hour introductory workshop is a great way to explore the art of blacksmithing and create something unique. Participants will learn the basics of forging steel and use essential blacksmithing tools to create a steel hook, hairpin or holiday themed item to take home. These sessions are led by Rivers of Steel staff artist and bladesmith Jared Ondovchik (aka Artifact Metalworks).
Special holiday workshops:
Halloween Date Nights – Get spooky during this three-hour Halloween-themed couples’ workshop and learn the basics of blacksmithing. Bring a friend or significant other and work together to learn the basics of forging steel and using essential blacksmithing tools. Individuals may also attend, couples not mandatory.
July 22 and October 22, 2026. – Create a spooky steel snake!
July 29 and October 29 2026 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. – Create your own steel skull!
Holiday Ornaments –– Get in the holiday spirit by hammering hot metal! This three-hour introductory workshop is a great way to explore the art of blacksmithing and create a unique holiday ornament. Participants will learn the basics of forging steel and use essential blacksmithing tools to shape the metal into a tree or leaf design to take home.
November 12, and December 6, 2026.
By purchasing tickets for a tour or event at the Carrie Blast Furnaces, you consent to the terms of our liability waiver and consent to be photographed which can be found on our website.
WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
As a former industrial site, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure an enjoyable visit.
- What to wear: The majority of this program is indoors. However, the Power House is not temperature controlled; please dress for the weather. Additionally, the ground is uneven—sensible shoes are a must. Sneakers or boots are recommended. Open-toed shoes and high heels are prohibited.
- Restrooms & concessions: The rawness of the site is certainly part of its charm. However, that rawness also limits the creature comforts many of us are accustomed to, like running water. Portable bathrooms, hand washing stations, and hand sanitizer are available. Food amenities are not available (with some exceptions, such as food trucks at festivals).
- Photography: Photography is permitted. For safety reasons, videography and drones are prohibited.
- Accessibility: Handicapped parking is available and the ramp to the workshop space is ADA compliant. However, the grounds to the space may not be accessible for all wheelchairs. Contact us for details and options.
- COVID-19 Policies: Please be advised of our current COVID-19 policies.
- Liability: By purchasing admission tickets, all visitors consent to the terms of our liability waiver and consent to be photographed (PDF).
- Admission: Site access is limited to guided tours, workshops, and events. Unless otherwise noted, all admissions are ticketed.
- Location: The Carrie Blast Furnaces are located in the communities of Swissvale and Rankin in the Monongahela River Valley. The address is 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15218.
Thank you for following these guidelines. We wish you to have the best visit possible, and appreciate your patience as we continue to improve the visitor experience.
Bladesmithing workshops include shop time and instruction focusing on the forging techniques needed to produce sharp-edged tools of high-carbon steel. Participants will learn the fundamental skills required to forge a blacksmithing knife with scroll handle from a single piece of steel. These sessions are led by Rivers of Steel staff artist and bladesmith Jared Ondovchik (aka Artifact Metalworks).
By purchasing tickets for a tour or event at the Carrie Blast Furnaces, you consent to the terms of our liability waiver and consent to be photographed which can be found on our website.
WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
As a former industrial site, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure an enjoyable visit.
- What to wear: The majority of this program is indoors. However, the Power House is not temperature controlled; please dress for the weather. Additionally, the ground is uneven—sensible shoes are a must. Sneakers or boots are recommended. Open-toed shoes and high heels are prohibited.
- Restrooms & concessions: The rawness of the site is certainly part of its charm. However, that rawness also limits the creature comforts many of us are accustomed to, like running water. Portable bathrooms, hand washing stations, and hand sanitizer are available. Food amenities are not available (with some exceptions, such as food trucks at festivals).
- Photography: Photography is permitted. For safety reasons, videography and drones are prohibited.
- Accessibility: Handicapped parking is available and the ramp to the workshop space is ADA compliant. However, the grounds to the space may not be accessible for all wheelchairs. Contact us for details and options.
- Liability: By purchasing admission tickets, all visitors consent to the terms of our liability waiver and consent to be photographed (PDF).
- Admission: Site access is limited to guided tours, workshops, and events. Unless otherwise noted, all admissions are ticketed.
- Location: The Carrie Blast Furnaces are located in the communities of Swissvale and Rankin in the Monongahela River Valley. The address is 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15218.
Thank you for following these guidelines. We wish you to have the best visit possible, and appreciate your patience as we continue to improve the visitor experience.
Carrie: After Dark
A paranormal and historical exploration of the Carrie Blast Furnaces
Friday, October 30, 2026
Join Rivers of Steel for this special experience at the Carrie Blast Furnaces that weaves stories both historical and mystical to present the perils of working in one of America's most dangerous businesses. With respect to the souls who departed this revered site while on the job—and to those souls who may remain onsite—we'll share their stories, along with paranormal investigators' accounts of what they have personally experienced at this National Historic Landmark.
Please note: Some descriptions of the historical accounts are graphic. Tours are for adults only (18+). Space is limited to 40 guests per evening, split into two groups. Don't wait on this one—tickets will sell out quickly!
Declared a National Historic Landmark in 2006, Carrie, as it’s affectionately known, entices visitors to marvel at the scale and legacy of its industrial might. A remnant of the legendary U.S. Steel Homestead Steel Works, the Carrie Blast Furnaces are a vestige of Pittsburgh’s 20th-century domination of the steel industry. During this two-hour guided tour, you’ll hear stories about the site’s technology (including why it is nationally significant) as well as get to know the culture of its workers. You’ll also learn a bit about the iron-making process, from the movement of the raw materials to the tapping of the furnaces that produced fiery molten iron.
WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
As a former industrial site, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure an enjoyable visit.
- What to wear: The majority of each tour is outside; please dress for the weather. Additionally, the ground is uneven—sensible shoes are a must. Sneakers or boots are recommended. Open-toed shoes and high heels are prohibited.
- Hard hats are required to be worn for the duration of your tour. If you have a hard hat, please feel free to bring it. For those who need one, a hard hat will be provided and collected after the tour. Hats are disinfected between uses.
- Restrooms & concessions: The rawness of the site is certainly part of its charm. However, that rawness also limits the creature comforts many of us are accustomed to, like running water. Portable bathrooms and wash stations are available. Food amenities are generally not available (with some exceptions, such as food trucks at festivals).
- Photography: Photography is permitted. For safety reasons, videography and drones are prohibited.
- Accessibility: Handicapped parking is available, but the grounds covered during tours are not wheelchair accessible.
- COVID-19 Policies: Please be advised of our current COVID-19 policies.
- Liability: By purchasing admission tickets, all visitors are required to sign a liability waiver and consent to be photographed (PDF).
- Admission: Site access is limited to guided tours, workshops, and events. Unless otherwise noted, all admissions are ticketed.
- Duration: Allow two hours for your tour.
- Children: While kids of all ages are welcome, the tour content is recommended for children ages 8+.
- Location: The Carrie Blast Furnaces are located at 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15218.
Babushkas and Hard Hats gets to the heart of the steel town story, getting to know the people, places, and events that made Pittsburgh the steel-making capital of the world. Guests visit all three of Rivers of Steel's heritage attractions in the lower Mon River Valley and enjoy an immigrant-inspired dining experience -- connecting travelers with the melting pot of cultures that powered the region's industrial success.
The tour begins at the Bost Building - the former headquarters of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers who were locked out of Homestead Steel Works and were involved in the 1892 Battle of Homestead. The former Columbia Hotel, it was also the location for the reporters covering the 1892 Lockout & Strike. The Bost is now the visitor center and steel heritage museum for Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area.
Next, the tour takes travelers to the Carrie Blast Furnaces National Historic Landmark. A guided walking tour of this integral remaining piece of the legendary Homestead Steel Works, will explore the drama of the iron-making process – from the movement of raw materials to the tapping of the furnaces producing fiery molten iron – and includes the story of the site’s technology, workers, and culture. Through installation art and an exploration of how nature reclaimed the location after the mill was shuttered, visitors will learn how artists made creative use of a storied space that became a painful reminder of times gone by to some, and a creative muse to others after the collapse of the steel industry.
Afterward, arrive at the Pump House for a delicious ethnic-inspired catered lunch, including beverages and dessert. After lunch, your Rivers of Steel tour guide will interpret the history of the Pump House, the site where the 1892 Battle of Homestead conflict broke into a bloody battle between mill management and laborers and their supporters. The incident was one of the most significant events in United States labor history. The Pump House was also a key piece of equipment in U.S. Steel’s Homestead Works plant until 1987, removing millions of gallons of water a day from the Monongahela River to cool the mill operations. The Homestead Works made the steel for landmarks like the Empire State Building, the Chicago Sears Tower, and the Golden Gate Bridge.
The cost of this guided tour covers admission to the Bost Building, the Carrie Blast Furnaces, and your catered meal at the Pump House. Please note that transportation is not included and each participant will need to complete/submit a waiver in advance of the tour. The tour requires a 20 person minimum otherwise the date will be rescheduled.