In 2001 the Philadelphia-based acoustic guitar duo Artese N Toad wrote a Railroad-themed song called “Daddy’s Old Train Box”, which sparked the writing of a whole CD’s worth of trains songs. Due to the global success of that CD, titled “They Don’t Write Songs About Trains Anymore”, more Railroad-songs were written, recorded and published in […]
We are bringing back the beloved African American Heritage Festival for 2022 at the Railroaders Memorial Museum! Get ready for food, fun, vendors, education, entertainment and more. We are so happy to be bringing this back to Blair County! Please feel free to message the Blair County African American Heritage Project for more information or […]
Women's 18th Century Domestic Skills at Fort Roberdeau. Step back into a time when a woman's hands were never idle - spinning, weaving, knitting, sewing and preserving food. Through demonstrations and presentations, Fort Roberdeau's Living History Interpreters will engage visitors in learning about the domestic skills 18th century women used to maintain the home and […]
As a young man, George Washington faced death in the face and won twice. "A tale of international intrigue and heartbreaking disappointment" Major Washington's first deadly mission set the stage for the start of the French and Indian War. Historian Brady Crytzer discusses this in his book Major Washington's Pittsburgh and the Mission to Fort […]
Join us for the 32nd annual Italian Food & Heritage Festival. Enjoy Italian pastries, delicious entrees, specialty breads & much, much more!
Rangers posted at Fort Roberdeau became pensioned veterans after the war. Fort Roberdeau will honor all veterans with a recognition program.
Come join us for a beautiful fall walking tour of Hollidaysburg. Your choice of 3 tours offered. You may choose between the Canal Basin Tour, the Allegheny/Walnut area tour or the North Montgomery area tour. Optional, but highly recommended would be to start your tour with an informative (and delicious!) brunch at the Historic US […]
ArtsAltoona's German Christkindl Market will be held at the Unter Uns, 1401 Van Buren Avenue in Altoona. There will be vendors, food and beverages, musical entertainment, and kids activities. There will be a $5/person/day admission charge with ages 12 and under free. Join us for a German cultural holiday celebration!
🎹 Join us for a special Victorian evening featuring music played on Anna Baker's Piano by Cynthia Moringiello. She will use Anna's songbook. This unique event will include self-guided tours of our Victorian Christmas at the Baker Mansion with a visit and photo with 🎅 Santa.Tour times at: 5-5:45PM / 6-6:45pm / 7-7:45pmPrice: $10 adult/$5 child
Women’s 18th century skills will be shared through living history demonstrations and hands-on activities. Discover the skills women used to maintain the home.
We celebrate Independence Day with this open house event. There will be activities for all ages. Free parking and admission.
This free event has something to offer visitors of all ages. A wide variety of programs will be offered including stone cutting, rope making, natural dyes, traveling trunk, children's games, and tracks and scat. The 2nd Pennsylvania, Company B American Highlanders will tell their stories and perform black powder demonstrations at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm […]
Celebrate with the Mountain Lion Observatory as we observe its 5th Anniversary. The observatory & fort are both open to the public, with telescopes at the observatory & reenactors inside the fort. The Observatory will host a Star Wars Trivia Event.
Rangers, militia, miners and settlers all played a role in defending and maintaining the Lead Mine Fort. Visit an 18th century field camp. Become immersed in camp life and a story line based on local events. A daily battle will be held each afternoon. Free parking and admission.
A surprising number of Hollidaysburg homes have been standing for well over a century. Find out who built these fine homes and learn about their architectural influences. More importantly, get a glimpse into the lives and lifestyles of families inhabiting these homes, and the contributions of these important community founders. This is an outdoor walking […]
The Hollidaysburg community captures the essence of the dynamic history of the United States in the mid-1800’s; The development of a mighty nation through hard work, ingenuity, innovation and perseverance. The birth, growth and continuing renaissance of the community of Hollidaysburg illustrates this national phenomenon. Learn about Hollidaysburg’s great transportation hub on this detailed tour […]
The Ebensburg PotatoFest is an annual event in Ebensburg, PA celebrating Cambria County potatoes and more!
Yikes! The Fabled Haunted Trail at Fort Roberdeau is back again! On this eerie night experience “living history” with characters from Altoona Area High School Astronomy Club. Trick or Treat is for children 12 and under. Haunted Trail is for adults and children 12 and older (younger children are allowed at parent’s discretion.)
The Blair County Historical Society is proud to announce the red-carpet grand premiere of “Blair County: A People’s History.” This 90-minute film, directed by Mark Frederick, is the first feature length documentary on the history of Blair County. The piece will premiere on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at the historic Mishler Theatre. DVDs and other […]
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