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Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site Park Ranger Mark Myers with students
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Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
Plan A Field Trip
 
The Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site offers many special presentations during class field trips. There are demonstrations of log hewing, stone cutting, coal mining and musket firing. The park has rangers in period costume that will take students throughout the park. There are also many exhibits, a movie, and the historic Lemon House and Engine House Exhibit Shelter to explore.
 

Fee Waivers

Educational groups coming to the park for a school visit independent of the park's formal education program should apply in advance for a waiver of park fees. A letter on school stationery listing the date of the proposed visit, number of students, number of chaperones, and the educational purpose of the visit will serve as the waiver request. Letters should be mailed to the park at least two weeks in advance of the proposed visit. The address for Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site is 110 Federal Park Road, Gallitzin, Pennsylvania 16641.

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Engine House at incline plane #6

Did You Know?
Accidents were common on the Allegheny Portage Railroad. In the 1840’s the engine house at incline plane #6 blew up killing four people.

Last Updated: December 20, 2010 at 10:09 MST