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Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
For Kids
 
Children working on a craft project during a park program.

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Arts and Crafts during a program.

There are many ways for children and families to enjoy your National Park.

 

Junior Ranger

Ask at the information desk for a copy of the park Junior Ranger book for a fun guide to the story of the Allegheny Portage Railroad.

For an on-line copy of the Junior Ranger book, click here.

 

Demonstrations
In good weather there are a variety of demonstrations done by costumed park rangers. Many times the ranger needs YOUR help. It may be something simple like handing a tool when needed, or you may be put to work making rope!

 

Scout Programs

A program to earn the Girl Scout Brownie Listening to the Past Try It is offered to troops of any size. It generally takes two hours to complete all four elements.

 

The Girl Scout Junior My Heritage badge can be completed by troops of any size in a two to two and one half hour visit.

 

The Girl Scout Junior badges Folk Arts, Local Lore, and Earth Connections badges have been offered on request. Ask about ways the park rangers can help your troop earn these and other awards.

 

Senior/Cadette/Ambassador programs for My Heritage IPA and other awards can be arranged as well. Please call the park at (814) 886-6150 for more information.

 

Test Yourself
Can you name 10 things that were invented in the past 20 years? How fast DOES technology change? Check here for some answers to that question.

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Viaduct in 1885 before the great Johnstown Flood

Did You Know?
The Conemaugh Viaduct was used by trains even after the Portage Railroad closed. The Johnstown Flood of 1889 washed the original viaduct away, but a replacement was completed within 3 days of the flood.

Last Updated: June 14, 2011 at 22:11 MST