Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village
Fee required
Parking available
Archaeological site and National Historic Landmark featuring a rock shelter with evidence of human habitation dating back 16,000-19,000 years, plus interpretive historic villages.

๐Ÿ“œ National Historic Landmark and archaeological site in Avella, Pennsylvania.
๐Ÿ” Features a rock shelter with evidence of human habitation dating 16,000-19,000 years, possibly North America's oldest and longest continually used site.

Why Go

๐Ÿ—ฟ Explore North America's oldest known human habitation site
๐Ÿน Experience rural life in recreated 16th, 18th, and 19th-century villages
๐Ÿ“š Learn about prehistoric hunters and gatherers
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Family-friendly day adventure

Tips

โฐ Plan at least three hours for your visit.
๐Ÿงบ Bring a picnic to enjoy the rural setting.
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Open seasonally from May to late October/November.

Cost

๐Ÿ’ฐ Adults $15, Seniors $14, Children 6-17 $7, under 5 free. Discounts for students, military, and members.

Hours

๐Ÿ•’ Open seasonally May to November 23. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., days vary by season (weekends in May/fall, Wed-Sun in summer).

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Parking

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Free parking available on-site at the Visitor Center.

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