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Johnstown Area Heritage Association

PO Box 1889
814-539-1889

Welcome to the Johnstown Area Heritage Association (JAHA)! We are a non-profit organization that exists to showcase Johnstown's stories to the nation, preserving and interpreting the area's heritage through museums, historical collections and cultural programs

Upcoming Events at Johnstown Area Heritage Association

Sundaes with Santa at Heritage Discovery Center

Sunday, Dec 1, 2024 at 12:00pm
Heritage Discovery Center
Johnstown, PA
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Sundaes with Santa at Heritage Discovery Center

Sunday, Dec 1, 2024 at 2:30pm
Heritage Discovery Center
Johnstown, PA
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Cambria City Cookie Tour

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Heritage Discovery Center
Johnstown, PA
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Sundaes with Santa at Heritage Discovery Center

Sunday, Dec 8, 2024 at 12:00pm
Heritage Discovery Center
Johnstown, PA
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Sundaes with Santa at Heritage Discovery Center

Sunday, Dec 8, 2024 at 2:30pm
Heritage Discovery Center
Johnstown, PA
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Sundaes with Santa at Heritage Discovery Center

Sunday, Dec 15, 2024 at 12:00pm
Heritage Discovery Center
Johnstown, PA
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Sundaes with Santa at Heritage Discovery Center

Sunday, Dec 15, 2024 at 2:30pm
Heritage Discovery Center
Johnstown, PA
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Recent News

Forging A Nation: Johnstown Iron and Steel Is Now Open

Forging a Nation: Johnstown Iron & Steel is now open! New permanent exhibition at the Heritage Discovery Center This monumental exhibition is a timeline that walks you through the story of Johnstown's iron and steel industry from its…

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Johnstown Area Heritage Association Christmas Events - November 2023

Virtual Basket Bonanza Through December 14 Our Basket Bonanza goes virtual this year! More than 70 great prizes listed online, and prices start at $3 for 10 chances Proceeds benefit the Johnstown Children’s Museum! Winners will be drawn on…

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Johnstown Area Heritage Association - Coming Up: Downtown Johnstown Culture Crawl!

Downtown Johnstown Culture Crawl Saturday, October 7, 6:00-9:00 pm We're delighted to help celebrate downtown Johnstown's cultural awakening by being part of the Third Annual Culture Crawl! This free, open house-style event will include live music,…

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Johnstown Area Heritage Association News - Richard Burkert to Retire

Richard Burkert to retire; Patty Carnevali succeeds him as president and CEO After 44 years, Richard Burkert is calling it a career! The president and CEO of the Johnstown Area Heritage Association (JAHA) has announced his retirement effective…

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Johnstown Area Heritage Association - Volunteers Needed for the AmeriServ Flood City Music Festival!

Volunteers needed for the AmeriServ Flood City Music Festival this weekend, August 4-5! JAHA's signature event, the AmeriServ Flood City Music Festival, needs you! We're looking for volunteers to work 3-hour shifts in the box office, pubs, merch…

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Johnstown Area Heritage Association - July Membership And Rental Sale

July is a great month to renew your JAHA membership or book a holiday rental! We have two great deals for you this month: Our semi-annual membership sale! Buy in July and get your membership for 15% off. When you buy a JAHA membership, you get…

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Johnstown Flood Museum: Celebrating 50 years of Heritage

Premiere: The Johnstown Flood Sunday, May 28, 8:00 pm at The State Theater The 1926 film “The Johnstown Flood” is a major achievement of the silent film era – and now, a newly-restored version of the film will have its premiere…

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New Exhibition for the AAUW Centennial!

AAUW exhibition now open! The Johnstown branch of the American Association of University Women is celebrating its centennial in 2023, and the exhibition “AAUW: Empowering Women for a Century” exhibit will be displayed in the second…

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Johnstown Area Heritage Association -The music fest lineup is out

Two great events to look forward to! Los Lobos to headline AmeriServ Flood City Music Festival August 4-5 at Peoples Natural Gas Park Last week the lineup for the AmeriServ Flood City Music Festival was revealed! The legendary Los Lobos will…

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Johnstown Area Heritage Association - Last Friday is this week 2023

Last Friday at the Ethnic Social Club Friday, February 24 at the Heritage Discovery Center For Last Friday this month, we welcome Jeff Webb! Don’t miss this relaxed social time in our authentic Ethnic Social Club, located on the fourth…

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