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Heritage Hike: Summit Level

Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site 110 Federal Park Road, Gallitzin, PA, United States

This hike, led by a park ranger, is 3-miles in length along the Summit Level of the Allegheny Portage Railroad. The hike goes from the head of Inclined Plane No. 6 to the location of where the Summit Hotel was in Summitville, near the head of Inclined Plane 5. Reservations are required for this free…

Free

Allegheny Portage Railroad Van Tour

Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site 110 Federal Park Road, Gallitzin, PA, United States

Travel the route of the Allegheny Portage Railroad with a park ranger on a four-hour van tour.  The tour follows the route from the canal basins in Hollidaysburg to Johnstown.  Tour participants will learn how this engineering marvel was built and operated.

Free

Living History Day

Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site 110 Federal Park Road, Gallitzin, PA, United States

Programs include stone cutting, rope making, natural dyes, children's games, musket firing demonstrations and more! Join us to learn about what it was like to work and travel on the Allegheny Portage Railroad!

Free

Evening on the Summit

Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site 110 Federal Park Road, Gallitzin, PA, United States

Enjoy a night of music with musician Tim Dabbs who has been teaching music and performing for over 40 years. His style for writing music includes the topical style and story song. This concert is at the park amphitheater.

Free

Evening on the Summit: Dead Irish Blues

Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site 110 Federal Park Road, Gallitzin, PA, United States

The band is based out of Johnstown, PA and performs a wide range of styles, but frequently does exclusively Celtic shows. Most of the songs, except for the originals, were written by people long since deceased. The name of the band is inspired by the combination of styles and homage to deceased musicians.

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