Act 48: Understanding the Homestead Lockout and Strike

Co-presented by The Frick Pittsburgh and Rivers of Steel, this Act 48 educator workshop explores the complex historical context and the lasting legacy of the 1892 Homestead Lockout and Strike.

Begin the morning at Carrie Blast Furnace to understand the realities of the Pittsburgh steel and iron industries, then receive rare access to the Pump House for an exploration of the events of July 1892, including the deadly conflict between workers and Pinkerton agents. Next, travel to The Frick Pittsburgh for a deeper investigation of Henry Clay Frick’s relationship to labor and his decisions during the summer of 1892. Time at the Frick will include lunch, a tour of Clayton, the Frick family home, and an interactive capital mapping exercise, which includes a lesson plan for classroom teaching.

The Frick Pittsburgh is an approved Act 48 provider. This workshop offers 4.5 hours of Act 48 credit and is for teachers who are currently actively teaching in a classroom setting, grades K-12. Reservations must be made in advance; participants are responsible for their own transportation. Please note that Carrie Blast Furnace and the second floor of Clayton are not wheelchair accessible. Please contact education@thefrickpittsburgh.org for information about accommodations.

This workshop reservation includes:

• Admission to Carrie Blast Furnace, the Pump House and Clayton
• Free one-year teacher membership to the Frick at a value of $55
• Free program passes for 25 students to participate in a field trip to the Frick
• A box lunch

Program Schedule (times are approximate):

9:30-10:40 am – Tour of Carrie Blast Furnace
10:40-10:50 am – Travel to The Pump House
10:50-11:45 am – Tour of The Pump House
11:45 am-12:00 pm – Depart for the Frick
12:00-1:00 pm – Lunch at the Frick
1:00-2:30 pm – Tour Clayton
2:30-3:30 pm – Workshop and discussion