Traces the development of the Pennsylvania Railroad and its effect on history. Interpretive exhibits and a film recall life in the company town where almost everyone was employed by the railroad. Open daily 10am-6pm, April 5-October 31; Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5pm, the rest of the year. Closed holidays. Last admission 1 hour before closing.
Location:
1300 9th Ave, Altoona Pennsylvania 16602
Telephone
814-946-0834 Toll Free: 888-425-8666
Other History nearby:
(Altoona) Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum
(Altoona) Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum
(Altoona) Baker Mansion
(Boalsburg) Columbus Chapel and Boal Mansion
(Milesburg) Curtin Village
(Ligonier) Forbes Road Gun Museum
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03/30 Coming to The Altoona area
Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival West Friendship MD May4-5 A fun-filled weekend of live animals, crafts and supplies, entertainment and more.
Mountainfest Morgantown WV July24-28
Eastern Bayside Blues and Wine Festival Middle River MD August17 Blues and wine festival featuring Maryland wineries and five blues bands. Various types of food and crafts onsite.
Shippensburg Corn Festival Shippensburg PA August31 The downtown main streets are closed to vehicular traffic and transformed into a huge street fair for the day.
West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival Clarksburg WV August30-September1 A special children's area and stage has been added to entertain the smaller children during the entire Festival, from Happy the Clown to magicians and music.
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