From May 27 into August of 1763, as Pontiac's War swept across the Old Northwest, 600 frightened settlers and a garrison of 150 determined British soldiers were under siege at Fort Pitt. The garrison had withstood several attacks, but their strength was weakening and they were running desperately low on ammunition. Their only hope for rescue was a relief column, consisting of elements of the 77th and 42nd Highland Regiments, along with some Royal Americans. This force was led by the redoubtable Colonel Henry Bouquet. The column was ambushed near Bushy Run Station, a small stronghold just southeast of Pittsborough. After a two day battle, Bouquet was victorious, and Fort Pitt was relieved. Pontiac's War and his bid to take country back from the British had failed.

To learn more about the Battle of Bushy Run, visit the Bushy Run Battlefield Museum.