Due to an interior water leak on 1/23/25 caused by the recent extreme cold, the Johnstown Flood Museum ONLY is temporarily closed. Thankfully, nothing of historic significance was affected. As of 2/4, the water remediation team has concluded their work, and we are moving on to repainting, floor refinishing, and replacement of carpet and soundproofing materials. We fully expect to reopen by early spring. In the meantime, we apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to remediate and repair our beloved flagship museum.

The Heritage Discovery Center/Johnstown Children’s Museum is unaffected and operating normal business hours. Welcome!

African-American Heritage Society

An independent non-profit.

Founded in 2013, The African American Heritage Society, Inc., is an independent, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, non-profit organization established to preserve the history of African Americans and to promote awareness of the significant African American contributions rendered in the development of Greater Johnstown. The Society acknowledges similarities and differences that influence individual and collective values and mores. Therefore, the Society will make a historical collection of African American Heritage artifacts, photographs and documents available for viewing and research in the African American Heritage Center located at the Heritage Discovery Center in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to promote an inclusive history of the area.

The Society is establishing a permanent presence in the Education Room at the Heritage Discovery Center.

Photos from the collection

A 1950s-era military parade

1950s-era teenagers