News Release

Evening on the Summit: Gallitzin Tunnels

Gallitzin Tunnels

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News Release Date: July 14, 2026 Join Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site for an Evening on the Summit program about the Gallitzin Tunnels. The presentation takes place on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 7 p.m. in the visitor center auditorium and is free of charge.

For over 170 years, the Gallitzin Tunnels served a critical role in our nation's transportation history. Learn why they are there, how they were built, their operations and the communities that surrounded them.