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Contact: Elizabeth Shope, 814-449-4125
Park staff and volunteers present The Trial, on Tuesday, October 18 at 7:00 p.m. in the Visitor Center theater. This costumed performance is a trial involving the Borough of Johnstown vs. the South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club. After hearing from witnesses on both sides, including prominent figures and survivors of the Johnstown Flood, the audience will vote to decide who was liable for the failure of the South Fork Dam on May 31, 1889.Reservations are required for this free presentation due to limited space! Please call 814-886-6171 to sign up.
Last updated: September 30, 2022