1845 Days

The Allegheny Portage Railroad is hosting “1845 Days” as part of the “One Book One Community” program. Patricia Reilly Giff author of “Nory Ryan's Song” will be present to sign books and speak about her wonderful story. Park rangers will be in historic costume giving demonstrations of log hewing, stone cutting and musket firing techniques. Schools are invited to come and participate. Call 814-886-6140 

2009 Heritage Hikes

Tour of Johnstown’s Canal Basin May 24
Inclines 6 to Ten on June 14 and Aug. 23
Portage Railroad Van Tour-June 20, July 25, and Aug. 15
Bicycle the Lower Trail, Williamsburg onJune 28 
175 Year Celebration of the Portage Railroad on July 11
Access Staple Bend Tunnel July 12 & Aug. 9
(Transport for folks who cannot walk the 5 mile trip)
Bicycle the West Penn Trail, Saltsburg on July 26
Bicycle the Lower Trail, Alfarata onSept. 6
Bicycle the West Penn Trail, Blairsville on Sept. 20
Ghosts On The Summit Tour on Oct. 3
Path of the Flood/ Staple Bend Tunnel Hike on October 4
Tour of Hollidaysburg Canal Basin on Oct. 18
Staple Bend Ghost Tour on October 31