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1820’s Weekend at Old Bedford Village

America is an emerging nation on the world stage in 1820. Visit the Village to see how things are beginning to trasition from Colonial times to a more…
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6 to 10 Trail

The trail follows the route of the Allegheny Portage Railroad tracks. The hiking sections of the trail are located on or near the original route of…
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A Quaint Corner Children’s Discovery Center

4 floors of fun for families, in a Victorian Mansion. Large indoor sand box, science room, drama room, art room, grocery store & vet hospital.…
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Allegheny Portage Railroad NHS

The story of the Allegheny Portage Railroad is one of ingenuity, persistence, and the fleeting power of success.

Alto Model Train Museum Association, Inc.

The Alto Model Train Museum Association is a volunteer-based organization that maintains a toy/model train museum and promotes the hobby of operating &…
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Altoona Railroader’s Memorial Museum

The Railroaders Memorial Museum is dedicated to revealing, interpreting, commemorating & celebrating the significant contributions of Railroaders…
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American Philatelic Society

With nearly 35,000+ members in more than 110 countries, the APS is the largest, nonprofit society in the world for stamp collectors. Whether you are a…
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Baker Mansion

Baker Mansion was originally home to ironmaster Elias Baker and his family.   Baker purchased the nearby Alleghany Furnace in 1836 in partnership…
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Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County

We celebrate the human spirit through the arts and recognize the importance of art in our lives by:  exhibiting and selling art by local artists…
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Boal Mansion/Columbus Chapel

The Boal Mansion is the site of the Columbus Chapel containing the most important collection of Christopher Columbus artifacts in North America. The chapel…
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Boalsburg Heritage Museum

Built in 1825, the Sara Sweet House is part of the Murray-Mosser (Musser) tannery complex, one of the earliest enterprises in the settlement that became…
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British, French & Indian War at Old Bedford Village

Come experience the life and times during the British, French & Indian War at Old Bedford Village.
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Broad Top Area Coal Miners Historical Society & Museum

The Broad Top Area Coal Miners Historical Society purchased the Reality Theater in 1991 and opened as a museum & entertainment center in 1992. The museum…
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Burnt Cabins Grist Mill

Nestled in the Allegheny mountains of rural Fulton County in south-central Pennsylvania, Ye Olde Mill Family Campground is a rural getaway for outdoor…
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Cambria County Historical Society & Museum

On February 7, 1925, six prominent citizens of Cambria County ''associated themselves together for the purpose of organizing the Cambria County…
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Centre County Geneological Society

The Centre County Genealogical Society, a dedicated group of genealogists with a Centre County, Pennsylvania connection. A non-profit organization,…
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Centre Furnace Mansion/Centre County Hist.

The Centre Furnace Mansion serves as headquarters for the Centre County Historical Society. The Mansion, the ironmaster's residence for Centre Furnace,…
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Civil War Reenactment at Old Bedford Village

Hundreds of reenactors from the Blue and Grey set up their camps at the Village, bring their horses, cannon and give you an unrivaled opportunity to take…
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Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania

Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania is an exciting new museum where children can experience science first-hand. With a compact museum of interactive…
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Flight 93 Memorial Chapel

Flight 93 Memorial Chapel is a spiritualmemorial and perpetual tributein honor of the Heroes of Flight 93, and all others who perished September 11,…
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Fort Bedford Museum

Old Fort Bedford was a British Stockade built in 1758 as part of the French and Indian War campaign against the French at Fort Duquesne. Fort Bedford was…
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Fort Roberdeau Historic Site

Did you ever wonder what it was like to live on the Pennsylvania Frontier during the American Revolution? Well, here's your chance to find out!…
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Galitzin Tunnels & Park Museum

The extremely high grade presented the final obstacle in conquering the Allegheny Mountains, making it necessary to build tunnels as early as 1850. The…
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Gallitzin Tunnel & Park Museum

The extremely high grade presented the final obstacle in conquering the Allegheny Mountains, making it necessary to build tunnels as early as 1850. The…
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Grandview Cemetery

Grandview Cemetery is a remarkable tribute to the history of Johnstown. Named for its ''grand view'' of the city, the surrounding mountains and the scenic…
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Gun Fight at the O.K. Corral at Old Bedford Village

We take you back to the days of the Wild West with cowboys, bank raids, gunslingers and crooked poker games. The Old West never looked so good!
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Historic Curtin Village/Eagle Ironworks

Curtin Village  at Eagle Ironworks is one of Central Pennsylvania's most unique and best preserved state-owned historical sites. Curtin Village…
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Huntingdon County Arts Council

The Huntingdon County Arts Council (HCAC) was established in 1972 to serve the residents of Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. Its audience now includes…
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Huntingdon County Fair Farm Museum

The Huntingdon County Fair has a long history of exhibiting and demonstrating the traditions of the family farm.
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Huntingdon County Historical Society

The Huntingdon County Historical Society's mission is to promote the discovery, collection, preservation, and interpretation of material pertaining to…
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Isett Acres Museum

Through Displays, exhibits and period themed living histories, we desire to provide our visitors with entertaining, accurately researched and displayed…
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Johnstown Flood Museum

On May 31, 1889, a neglected dam and a phenomenal storm led to a catastrophe in which 2,209 people died. It's a story of great tragedy, but also of triumphant…
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Johnstown Flood National Memorial

There was no larger news story in the latter nineteenth century after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. The story of the Johnstown Flood has everything…
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Johnstown Heritage Discovery Center

The Discover Center tells a national story in a local content. It captures the imaginations of visitors through its innovative use of interactive media.…
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Johnstown Inclined Plane

Built after the Johnstown flood of 1889, the Inclined Plane's original purpose was to connect downtown with the higher grounds of Westmont Borough in order…
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McFarland Bicycle

A full-service bicycle shop with sales, service & rental with a hometown touch. Featuring Fuji Bicycles. Convenient to the Ganister Trailhead of…
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Meet the Confederate Generals at Old Bedford Village

Old Bedford Village is pleased to welcome back a select group of living historians who portray famous Generals from the Civil War. The Generals and their…
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Mifflin County Courthouse

The Mifflin County Courthouse, originally constructed during the years 1842-1843, is a two and one-half story brick structure in the Greek Revival style.…
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Mifflinburg Buggy Museum

The museum preserves the only intact 19th century carriage factory open to the public in the U.S. Its complex includes the visitor center, which offers…
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Mifflinburg Heritage Museum

Enjoy the history of Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania at the Mifflinburg Heritage Museum.
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Mount Union Historical Society

The Mount Union Historical Society was formed in 1976 as an outgrowth of the area centennial planning group. The first goal of the group was to save the…
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Nittany Antique Machinery Association & Shows

For decades, folks from various parts of the United States have traveled to the Penns Cave grounds to enjoy the large flea market with over 700 vendors…
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Nittany RV

Nittany RV specializes in providing “Turnkey Tailgate Weekends” for Penn State home football games.  We focus on the details so you…
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Nittany Theatre at the Barn

Beginning with its conception in 1953, Nittany Theatre at the Barn is the oldest arena barn theatre in Pennsylvania and one of the oldest in the nation.…
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Old Bedford Village

Old Bedford Village welcomes you to discover America's history. Our living history village brings the past to the present. Old Bedford Village offers rich…
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Old Cambria County Jail

In downtown Ebensburg, PA a piece of local history has been captured and preserved by the Cambria County Historical Society. Located in the original cellblock…
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Old Fashioned Christmas Evenings at Old Bedford Village

Stroll at a leisurely pace, through the candle lit Village and experience a Christmas evening of long ago. Visit with the volunteers in the log cabins…
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Penn State All Sports Museum

Connect with Penn State's storied athletic past. Relive great Nittany Lions moments through the years. Be a Part of the living history that is the Penn…
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Pennsylvania Military Museum

The military history of the Commonwealth of PA is featured at the PA Military Museum, emphasizing roles of PA based units and Pennsylvanians who served…
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Piper Aviation Museum

In late 1930, William T. Piper purchased the assets of Taylor Brothers Aircraft Corporation for $761 and reorganized as the Taylor Aircraft Company. In…
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Prince Gallitzin Chapel House/St. Michael’s Basilica/Gallitzin’s Tomb

Stroll the grounds of Prince Gallitzin Chapel House & St. Michael's Basilica to see where the first American Priest resided, Demetrius Gallitzin.

Quecreek Mine Rescue Site

The Quecreek Mine Rescue Site is the actual place where the nine Quecreek miners were rescued. You are greeted by family members of Dormel Farms who…
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Raystown Lake Region Visitor Center

Raystown Lake is an 8,300-acre man-made impoundment of the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River. The dam, completed in 1973, backs up water for over 30…
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Rhoneymeade Arboretum & Sculpture Garden

Rhoneymeade is a peaceful, inspirational place to visit. The nineteenth-century Rhone House overlooks a rural arboretum with shady paths, wide meadow…
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River’s Edge Cafe’ Bed & Breakfast

Enjoy the casual elegance of dining alongside the banks of the Youghiogheny River at the River's Edge Cafe' or dine inside the old-world 1890's…
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Royer Mansion

Historic Royer Mansion is a beautiful old mansion that has become famous for it's many legends of ghost sightings. The mansion was the home of Samuel Royer…
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Schellsburg Old Log Church

The Old Log Church was the first church built by the early settlers of the area. It was built on land donated by John Schell, the founder of the village…
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Seldom Seen Mine

Seldom Seen Mine is unique in that it repersents, on a small scale, a relatively intact and complete site.  The mine and site are small enough…
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Sky’s the Limit Balloon Company

Welcome to The Sky's The Limit Ballooning!

Discover a new State College and Happy Valley from the air in our beautiful hot air balloon.…
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Smith House Inn

The Smith House inn is a beautifully restored property along the banks of the Casselman and the Youghiogeny Rivers. Close proximity to the Great Allegheny…
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Staple Bend Tunnel at Allegheny Portage Railroad NHS

Finished in June 1833, the Staple Bend tunnel was advertised as the first railroad tunnel in the United States. It was the third tunnel of any kind…
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The Confederation of Union Generals Weekend at Old Bedford Village

Shake hands with the famous generals from the Union who shaped the outcome of the Civil War. With programs throughout the weekend, these living historians…
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The House at Confluence

A fully equipped 3 bedroom, 2 bath Vacation Home on the Cassleman River. Sleeps 6. Pet friendly

The National Museum of the American Coverlet

Teh National Museum of the American Coverlet gives coverlets the recognition and respect they deserve, while bringing their history to life. The Museum…
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The Swigart Museum- Antique Automobile Museum

The William E. Swigart Automobile Museum is a non-profit museum dedicated to the preservation of the American automobile history. Our remarkable collections…
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The Turkeyfoot Inn

Whatever your preference, we have the perfect room for you at The Turkeyfoot Inn.

Vietnam Educational Weekend at Old Bedford Village

Following on from the success of this new event in 2010, the Vietnam Educational Weekend offers our visitors the opportunity to learn about the American…
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Wagner-Ritter House & Garden

From the 1860s to the 1990s, the Wagner-Ritter House and Garden was occupied by three generations of a steelworking family. The Johnstown Area Heritage…
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Webster’s Bookstore Cafe

Get books, coffee and baked goods at this eclectic favorite local hangout.

Yoder’s Guest House of Meyersdale

In the Trail Town of Meyersdale, along the Great Allegheny Passage is Yoder's Guest House of Meyersdale. Your comfort is our priority.