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This hike takes participants to the first railroad tunnel in America, the Staple Bend Tunnel. On this approximately 5-mile round trip hike, participants will learn about the history of the tunnel, how it was constructed, the Allegheny Portage Railroad, and much more! Several features from the days of the railroad, including stone sleepers and culverts,…
Who was Whiskey John? Have you ever heard of Limestone Yank? How about John the Agitator? Or Short & Tall Charlie? Learn about some of the more charismatic and dynamic personalities of the Canal-Era time in Hollidaysburg. This program is presented by Jim Snyder, president of the Blair County Genealogical Society.
Travel back in time with a park ranger on a free van tour of the historic route of the Allegheny Portage Railroad. This tour follows the entire route of the Portage Railroad from the canal basin in Hollidaysburg to the canal basin in Johnstown. Visitors will learn how this engineering marvel was built and hear…
For over 170 years, the Gallitzin Tunnels served a critical role in the nation's transportation history. Learn about why they are there, how they were built, their operations and the…
Travel back in time with a park ranger on a free van tour of the historic route of the Allegheny Portage Railroad. This tour follows the entire route of the Portage Railroad from the canal basin in Hollidaysburg to the canal basin in Johnstown. Visitors will learn how this engineering marvel was built and hear…
The Summit Level hike is approximately 3 miles in length from the head of Inclined Plane 6 to near where the Summit Hotel was in Summitville, near the head of Inclined Plane 5. The Summit Level was the highest point that the Allegheny Portage Railroad crossed the Allegheny Mountains. Participants will learn about the inclines…
This program explores the life of John White Geary, the Allegheny Portage Railroad's most successful superintendent, and his impact on America at large. This program is presented by park ranger Steven Lonergan
