Welcome to the Cambria County Historical Society
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UPCOMING EVENTS
CAMBRIA COUNTY HISTORICAL
SOCIETY
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Winter Evening
History Shorts
Come listen to
"dramatic readings" of short stories, performed by
 actors,
that have a twist of history and entertainment combined
Performed by Chris Collins |
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January 18, 2012
at 7:00 PM
Kimball Conference Center, W.
High St. Ebensburg
"The White Lady of Beulah" - by
Dave Huber—
Folklore based on local history
"The Breath" - by Dave Huber— A
fictional tale set in the 1800’s
 Listen
to audio of the presentation.
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February 15, 2012
At 7:00 PM
Kimball Conference Center, W. High St.
Ebensburg
 "An
Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"
Classic Civil War Short Story by Ambrose Bierce
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March 21, 2012—TBA
JFK Center at Saint Francis University, Loretto, PA—
7:00 PM
This evening’s "history short" will be produced by the
History Club of Saint Francis University. The students
will research, select and produce the entire performance.
Visit cambriacountyhistorical.com as the date draws near.
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CAMBRIA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY—615 N.
CENTER ST. EBENSBURG, PA 15931
cambriacountyhistorical.com—814-472-6674—awbuck@verizon.net
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January 11
PDF Flyer
Winter Evening History Talks
Cambria County Historical Society
All lectures are held at the Central Cambria Middle School Auditorium across from the historical society and begin at 7:00 PM. The lectures are free and open to the public.
Telephone or email the Cambria County Historical Society for additional information: 814-472-7764
awbuck@verizon.net
“The Wreck of the Red Arrow” - by Dennis P. McIlnay
In the early morning hours of February 18, 1947, this Detroit-New York train, part of the “Blue Ribbon Fleet,” running an hour late, left the rails on The Slide causing death and injury to 164 passengers and crew. Come and hear the rest of this intriguing story by author Dennis P.
McIlnay. |
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February 16
PDF Flyer
Winter Evening History Talks
Cambria County Historical Society
All lectures are held at the Central Cambria Middle School Auditorium across from the historical society and begin at 7:00 PM. The lectures are free and open to the public.
Telephone or email the Cambria County Historical Society for additional information: 814-472-7764
awbuck@verizon.net
The Impact of the Civil War on Cambria County -by Ryan Bixby
Ryan Bixby is a doctoral candidate in history at the University of Akron. His dissertation study is the impact of the Civil War on border counties. Specifically he will investigate the war’s impact on our own region. |
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March 16
PDF Flyer
Winter Evening History Talks
Cambria County Historical Society
All lectures are held at the Central Cambria Middle School Auditorium across from the historical society and begin at 7:00 PM. The lectures are free and open to the public.
Telephone or email the Cambria County Historical Society for additional information: 814-472-7764
awbuck@verizon.net
Pat’s Favorite Postcards - by Pat Stock
Pictured here is the famous “Elk on the Muleshoe” by photographer and chronicler of local history, Deck Lane. Mr. Lane’s photographs will be part of Pat’s favorite postcard slide show presentation. |
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April 16
Town-To-Town Tour– a local bus ride hosted by Cecelia Farabaugh—
Departing at 9:00 AM, Cecelia guides us through historic sites featured in her new book “East Carroll Township and the Sunset Ballroom.”
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Fall 2011
… a new site for the
Fall Evening History Talks
With the closing of the Middle School, the Fall Evening
History Talks will take place at the Kimball Corporate
Conference Center at 219 W. High St. in Ebensburg. Parking
is available behind the building, in the municipal building
lot and in the lot along Cherry Alley. Seating is limited to
100.
September 19 (Monday)– Kimball Conference
Center—7:00 PM
"So You Think You Know Gettysburg?"
-by James and
Suzanne Gindlesperger
The Stories behind the Monuments and the Men Who Fought
One of
America's Most Epic Battles
October 7 & 8 (Fri & Sat)
・tours start at
6:00 PM
Spirit Night 2011— O, Pioneers!
An evening walking tour of from the court house to the
historical society. Along the way you may encounter: The
Notorious Flannigan Boys, Trappers & Indians, Conrad Luther,
the boys at the Berryhill Inn, ―Simple Gifts -- Snake Oil
Salesmen and many more.
Download Spirit Night
Brochure: Click image below for PDF.
October 19 (Wed) – Kimball Conference
Center—7:00 PM
The C&I Railroad— by Telford "Jack" Hill
Jack is back with his second book on the history of the
Colver area. The Cambria and Indiana Railroad was once known as the ―richest railroad
in America generating the most revenue per mile of track,
during the 1930s and 1940s. Also, hear the story of the Belsano Job– train robbery and murder on the C&I
Railroad.
 November
16 (Wed)– Kimball Conference Center—7:00 PM
An Odyssey of an American Doctor
National Park Ranger, Nathan Koozer portrays Victor
Heiser, who goes from a 16-year-old boy in the Johnstown
Flood to a storied career in the Naval Bureau of Health
Services. He is credited with saving over two million lives
in his lifetime.
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Saturday 9:00
AM to 1:00 PM
Look for us at Potatofest on September 24, 2011 Downtown
Ebensburg
Spirit Night tickets / reservations will be available
Cambria County Historical Society—
Ebensburg—814-472-6674—cambriacountyhistorical.com—awbuck@verizon.net
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Ebensburg’s
Dickens of a Christmas Weekend—December 2,3 &4 |
GINGERBREAD CONTEST FOR KIDS
Gingerbread entries on display beginning
Friday December 2
from 10am to 4pm
Drop off entries between Tuesday November
29 and Thursday December 1.
Visit our website for rules:
www.cambriacountyhistorical.com.
Prizes provided by SHEETZ, Inc.
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MRS.
BUCK’S SWEET SHOPPE
After the parade on
Saturday December 3,
come to the A. W. Buck House from Noon until 3:00 p.m. to
sample sweets and tea from Mrs. Buck's Sweet Shoppe.
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ANNUAL HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, December 4 —2:00
p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Holiday Tree, Special Exhibits,
Refreshments,
Art Exhibit by the late Mark Parrish– known for his
realistic interpretations of local scenes
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Spirit
Night 2009 |
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Cast
for Spirit Night 2009 |
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Admiral
Peary Celebration 2009 |
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Mrs.
Buck's Holiday Tea 2008 |
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CCHS
Dickens of a Christmas 2006 |
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Spirit
Night 2004 |
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Spirit
Night 2002 |
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September 22
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"Precarious Mining History of Cambria County," Robin G.
Lighty, Pennsylvania Bureau of Mining and Reclamation
Part of the Autumn
Evening History Talks hosted by the Cambria County
Historical Society.
Wednesday, September 22
7:00 p.m.
Free Lecture Open to the Public
Central Cambria Middle School
Auditorium
205 W Highland Ave, Ebensburg, PA 15931-1013 |
Announcement-Flyer (PDF) |
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September 27
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Sisters of Saint Joseph Social at Former Convent
In 1917 Father O'Neil of
First Holy Name Catholic church instigated the purchase
the A. W. Buck home located on the corner of Center Street
and Highland Avenue. This building was named Holy Name
Convent and was purchased as a home for the nuns who
taught at the school. To commemorate the years the
A. W. Buck Mansion served as the convent for the Sisters
of St. Joseph (c.1923-90), representatives from the
motherhouse in Baden, PA will make a plaque presentation
at the museum.
The event will also
feature the presentation of a nun’s habit to the Society.
The social is free and open to the public. The museum,
normally closed on Monday, will be open at 1:00 PM.
Monday September 27
1:30 p.m.
Free. Open to the Public
Cambria County Historical
Society
615 N. Center St., Ebensburg, PA 1594 |
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| October 20
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Pennsylvania Allegheny Mountains, Dave Hurst
In his new book, Dave
Hurst has compiled a collection of his newspaper articles
and writings all inspired by his beloved Allegheny
Mountains that he describes as “The First Frontier”. Dave
hopes you will be inspired, learn more about this area and
experience it for yourself.
Part of the Autumn
Evening History Talks hosted by the Cambria County
Historical Society.
Wednesday, October 20
7:00 p.m.
Free Lecture Open to the Public
Central Cambria Middle School
Auditorium
205 W Highland Ave, Ebensburg, PA 15931-1013
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Announcement-Flyer (PDF) |
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| November 10
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"A History of Wilmore, " Mark Blaisdell
Mark’s slide presentation
explores the Wilmore Water Pans (PRR), the Underground
Railroad and Allegheny Portage Railroad sites. A
contemporary of Prince Gallitzin, Geoffrey Wilmore, an
early African-American settler, first named his village
Jefferson.
Part of the Autumn
Evening History Talks hosted by the Cambria County
Historical Society.
Wednesday, November 10
7:00 p.m.
Free Lecture Open to the Public
Central Cambria Middle School
Auditorium
205 W Highland Ave, Ebensburg, PA 15931-101
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Announcement-Flyer (PDF) |
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Gingerbread Contest for Kids
Deadline
Dates are November 30 - December 2
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Cambria County Historical
Society
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615 N. Center St., Ebensburg, PA
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When:
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For the “Dickens
of a Christmas”
Weekend
December 3, 4 & 5
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Drop off entries between Tues.
Nov. 30 and Thur. Dec. 2.
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Prizes Provided by SHEETZ, Inc.
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Announcement
-Flyer (PDF)
Questions: contact Dave Huber at
davehuber@verizon.net
For additional details, Go to http://www.ebensburgdickens.com
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| December 3-5 |
Gingerbread Contest "On Display"
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Cambria County Historical
Society
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615 N. Center St., Ebensburg, PA
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Hours: |
Regular Hours 10:00 a.m.
- 4:00 p.m. |
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Announcement
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December 4
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Mrs. Buck's Sweet Shoppe
Come to the Cambria
County Historical Society from Noon until 3:00 p.m. after
the parade to sample sweets and tea from Mrs. Buck's Sweet
Shoppe.
Various charges apply.
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Announcement-Flyer (PDF) |
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Annual Holiday Open House
Sunday, December 5
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cambria County Historical
Society
Holiday Tree, Special
Exhibits, Refreshments |
Announcement-Flyer (PDF) |
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September 5
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East Carroll Township Turns 100!
Celebrate with us at the
Carrolltown Fire Department Social Hall as we honor the
100th birthday of East Carroll Township.
Sunday, September 5
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Music by Blue Ice
Tickets: $15 per person |
$25 per couple
Turkey Dinner with all
the Fixings |
Announcement-Flyer (PDF)
Details and tickets, contact Cecilia
Farabaugh at 814-344-8298. |
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June 16
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Bus Tour of Lewistown and PA Canal Boat Ride
Join the Cambria County Historical Society on a bus tour to historic Lewistown. The tour includes:
A boat ride along the historic Pennsylvania Canal, The McCoy House, Other stops in historic Lewistown, Dinner in Altoona
Cost $45 per person
Lunch: Pack your own
Dinner: On your own at Hoss’s
Bus departs 8:00 a.m.
Central Cambria Middle School
205 W Highland Ave, Ebensburg, PA 15931-1013
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Tour
Photos
courtesy of Carol Paterick
Announcement-Flyer (PDF)
To reserve, come to the museum or call Kathy at 814-472-6674 or send check payable to: Cambria County Historical Society, 616 N. Center St. Ebensburg, PA 15931. Please make reservations by June 3, 2010.
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June 13
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Annual Dinner
Noon-Collins Inn in Ebensburg
114 E High St, Ebensburg, PA 15931
5:00 pm (Dinner at 5:30 pm)
Choose From Chicken Marsala or Pork Medallions
Cost: $25.00 per person
Deadline for reservations is June 3, 2010
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Announcement-Flyer (PDF)
Contact Kathy at 814-472-6674. Include the number in your party and your choice of dinner entrée. Bring in or mail check made payable to:
Cambria County Historical Society, 615 N. Center St. PO Box 278 Ebensburg, PA 15931
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"The Faces of the Civil War," Dr. Paul
Douglas Newman, Associate Professor of Early American
History, UPJ
Historian Paul Newman's
presentation will focus on Pennsylvania's role in the
fighting and lasting memory of the Civil War. the
presentation will contrast the popular memory of the war
with its messy and gruesome realities as revealed by
photographs. Newman will compare the realities of
the Civil War with 20th and 21st century
conflicts. |
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Bio
Page
2008 History Channel's Teacher
of the Year Award Presented to Dr. Newman.
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| April 10
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"Town to Town Tour"
Our informal "get on
the bus" tour includes Loretto, Cresson, Lilly,
Portage and Wilmore. Its "show and tell"
time as speakers from each town point out the often
over-looked places of historic interest. Feel free
to add to the discussion with your knowledge of local
history as we travel. |
Reservations Required.
Cost is $10 per person. Details to
follow.
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"Through the Flood: The Collection of the Rev.
David Beale," Nathan Koozer, Research Library, Penn
State University
The
35-foot-high wall of water that thundered into Johnstown
in 1889 looked and sounded like the apocalypse to the Rev.
David Beale. Then, 118 years later, a young historian who
considered becoming a Methodist minister took a Bible in
one hand and a magnifying glass in the other. Nathan
Koozer plunged into the 19th-century diaries of the Rev.
Beale, a Presbyterian minister and flood survivor who
wrote what is considered the best account of the
"most appalling calamity of modern times." |
Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette Article (PDF)
Related Johnstown
Flood Slide Show
USA Today Article
on Project and Diaries
Fox News Report
on Project
Edmondsun Report
on Project |
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"The Underground Railroad and the Mainline
Canal," Barbara Zaborowski, Ph.D, Associate Dean for
Learning Resources, PHCC
Former CCHS Board Member,
Barbara Zaborowski, explores activities along the Mainline
Canal and documents how conductors used the transportation
system to assist runaway slaves to freedom. |
Descriptive
Article on talks from the Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
(PDF)
Although written in 2008, the
description of the program remains accurate. |
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