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Special Event
Event
Living History Day
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Fee:
Free.Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, June 22, 2024
Time:
10:00 AM
Duration:
6 hours
Type of Event
Children’s Program
Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Living History
Description
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, children's games, 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 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.
Visitors will learn what it was like to work and travel on the Allegheny Portage Railroad as well as activities that women were participating in during the 19th century.
No reservations are required!
Reservation or Registration: No
Contact Information
Park staff814-886-6150
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