News Release

Living History Day 2022

A costumed park ranger presents a program on natural dyes.

NPS

News Release Date: July 12, 2022

Contact: Elizabeth Shope, 814-449-4125

Join us for our annual Living History Day on Saturday, July 16, 2022, from 10:00 am- 4:00 pm. This all day, family-friendly, living history event is free and has programs and demonstrations to offer visitors of all ages. These include stone cutting, rope making, natural dyes, spinning, traveling trunk, and more! The 2nd Pennsylvania, Company B-American Highlanders from the Mexican War (1846-1848) will tell their stories and perform black powder demonstrations at designated points throughout the day at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm.

Visitors will learn what it was like to work on the Allegheny Portage Railroad and travel on the Allegheny Portage Railroad as well as activities that women were participating in during the 19th century.

No reservations are required!