Fort Pitt 1795

The original remains of Fort Pitt are endangered. Through an unfortunate series of misconceptions combined with misguided goals, some of the leaders our city, region and state have decided to obliterate one of the most important above-ground parts of the "Forks of the Ohio National Historic Landmark." This endangered treasure of our Nation is Fort Pitt's "Music Bastion," built between 1759-1761.

The Music Bastion is the oldest standing architectural display of our nation's frontier origins. This bastion of Fort Pitt takes its name from the tradition that it was where buglers made their calls and where military bands could have played.

Human Remains Unearthed At Point State Park possible to be native American but work continues.

Original Fort Pitt Plan

The Fort Pitt Preservation Society has been organized to oppose the burying of the bastion in favor of proper maintenance of the area and badly needed interpretation of the site based on its historic significance. Other concerned Pittsburghers share this view, unfortunately, plans are moving ahead quickly. In the light of day, the people of the Pittsburgh region should decide what is to become of their history.

In improving the park for the future of the city, is it necessary to bury its past? Now is the time to voice your opposition to the destruction of the Fort Pitt Music Bastion.

Please sign the petition to oppose this. Its located on the homepage of the following link http://www.savefortpitt.org/