Out of the Woods: Battlefields of Western PA
Out of the Woods: Battlefields of Western PA
Southwestern Pennsylvania played a key role in a war that led to the American Revolution in the 18th Century. And many of the key sites of the conflict are preserved and restored for future generations. A new WQED documentary provides insight to these historic battlefield sites.
In the mid-1700s, the world's two greatest military powers, France and Great Britain, focused their attention on western Pennsylvania. The French were seeking Native American trade partners in a land of abundant natural resources, while the British were looking to colonize. This set the stage for a world war with key battlefields in the Pittsburgh region. With stunning photography and fascinating interviews, the 30-minute documentary takes viewers to historic sites including Fort Ligonier, Fort Necessity National Battlefield, Fort Pitt Museum, Bushy Run Battlefield, Braddock's Battlefield History Center, and historic Westmoreland Historical Society & Historic Hanna's Town.
"Out of the Woods: Battlefields of Western Pennsylvania" was produced, filmed & edited by multiple Emmy® Award winner Paul Ruggieri. The documentary was made possible with support from the Allegheny Regional Asset District and the members of WQED.
