Due to an interior water leak on 1/23/25 caused by extreme cold, the Johnstown Flood Museum ONLY is temporarily closed. Thankfully, nothing of historic significance was affected. The water remediation team concluded their work, which leaves repainting, floor refinishing, and replacement of carpet and soundproofing materials. We are currently waiting for insurance adjustors and approval of quotes, a process we cannot control. When we have a timeline for re-opening, we will update! In the meantime, we apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to remediate and repair our beloved flagship museum.

In the meantime, we are pleased to present Relic Tales of the Johnstown Floods at the Heritage Discovery Center, which is unaffected and operating normal business hours. This new temporary exhibition includes more than 200 artifacts and photographs, many of which have never been on display before, from the Johnstown flood of 1889 (as well as 1936 and 1977).  Welcome!

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Category Archive: Events

Today Discover Downtown Johnstown Partnership (DDJP) held a press conference at Peoples Natural Gas Park to announce temporary locations for activities that will be displaced by 2025 construction at Johnstown’s Central Park. Heritage Johnstown and Discover Downtown Johnstown Partnership have …

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On Saturday, May 24, the Path of the Flood Historic Races rushed down the valley and into Peoples Natural Gas Park! This collaborative event is presented by the Cambria County Conservation & Recreation Authority, National Park Service, and Heritage Johnstown.

Here …

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The AmeriServ Flood City Music Festival has announced a strong lineup for the July 25-26 festival, with headliners Gov’t Mule and Pigeons Playing Ping Pong.

“The success of the last three festivals, each of which has been a box office record, …

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We are grateful to all who came out to support our Death in the Library fundraiser, which was held here at the Heritage Discovery Center on March 1. A special thanks to our sponsors, Rabbit Hill Arts, Sarah Gayle & …

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The documentary “Defining Moments: The Life & Leadership of Quiet Revolutionary Frances Hesselbein” will be presented at the Frank & Sylvia Pasquerilla Heritage Discovery Center on Wed., Mar. 12, at 7:00 pm. The documentary about the Johnstown native will …

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There’s been a murder at the museum, and Heritage Johnstown needs the public’s help to solve it! An interactive murder mystery, “Death in the Library: 2nd Annual Murder Mystery” will take place at 6:30 pm on Sat., Mar. 1 at …

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Through the Museums for All program, recipients of any type of food assistance (such as WIC or SNAP) can get admission to our museums for $3. It’s a popular and needed program — in fact, so far this year we’ve …

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September 19, 2024 11:52 am

Thank you for a wonderful Corks & Cocktails!

On September 13, Corks & Cocktails: 13th Annual Charity Wine Auction was held in the Community Foundation Oilhouse at Peoples Natural Gas Park. This gorgeous evening was a benefit for the Greater Johnstown YMCA and JAHA, and we are grateful …

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The Polacek Family Johnstown Slavic Festival is set for Fri.-Sat., Sept. 20-21, with a program of Slavic dance, music, food, speakers, crafts and more, all taking place in the parking lot and courtyard of the Heritage Discovery Center in Johnstown.

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Our rail tours are back by popular demand for the first time since 2019, before the pandemic! These popular, full-day tours are led by expert docent Brian Lehman, and include an Amtrak train trip to Altoona, a charter bus ride …

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