Due to the dangerous heat wave hitting our area and a delicate HVAC system, we must CLOSE the Heritage Discovery Center/Johnstown Children’s Museum today (Sunday, June 22) through Wednesday. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through this problem in the short- and long-term.

 

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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. 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!

News & Stories

Category Archive: Events

JAHA is offering an exciting slate of activities to commemorate the anniversary of the Johnstown Flood of 1889, which is May 31. They include:

Saturday, May 26, Path of the Flood Historic Races: This half-marathon, 12K, and 5K is coming up …

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The Stone Bridge Players, a Johnstown-based theatre company under the direction of Rodney Eatman, will present the classic comedy Harvey at the Johnstown Flood Museum! The show is set for June 28, 29 30, as well as July 5, 6 …

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The AmeriServ Flood City Music Festival (Aug. 3-4) lineup is now complete with the addition of The Marauders (pictured) and the Derek Woods Band.

The Marauders: Bursting onto the scene in the early 2000s, The Marauders (pictured) made a …

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A Johnstown favorite is returning on Thurs., Jun. 7! Lucky Dog Productions is presenting Louisiana blues rocker Tab Benoit at Peoples Natural Gas Park, in cooperation with JAHA. Special guest is Black Cat Moan.

Flair of Country will be on location …

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There’s always something new at the Johnstown Children’s Museum! We’ve launched a new page, Daily Fun at the Johnstown Children’s Museum, to highlight what’s going on in the museum, as well as all JAHA special events that are suitable …

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The AmeriServ Flood City Music Festival has announced that The Devon Allman Project featuring special guest Duane Betts will headline the event on Friday, August 3.

Devon Allman is a festival favorite, having played the festival in 2010 with his band, …

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On Wednesday of this week, five additional artists were added to the AmeriServ Flood City Music Festival, which is coming up August 3-4, 2018. They are country rockers Pure Prairie League; the “controlled chaos” of Andy Frasco & the U.N. …

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The Johnstown Film Festival is back after a two-year hiatus! Pennsylvania Highlands Community College and the Johnstown Area Heritage Association (JAHA) are collaborating on the revamped event, which is set for September 8, and the call for …

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JAHA and the Johnstown Tomahawks are partnering on a special two-part promotion! On Saturday, Jan. 13, it’s Princess and Super Hero Night at the Johnstown Tomahawks game at the 1st Summit Arena at the Cambria County War Memorial. JAHA is …

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The Path of the Flood Races (a 5K, 12K, and half-marathon) will be run on May 26, 2018, and registration opens on Black Friday with a $5 off special! This special price is good from Nov. 24-27 ONLY. For more …

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