615 North Center Street P.O. Box 278
Ebensburg, PA 15931
814-472-6674
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10-4; Saturday 9-1
Events and Calendar for the Cambria County Historical Society
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UPCOMING EVENTS CAMBRIA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Town to Town
Saturday, May 11, 2013 D epart from the Cambria County Historical Society in Ebensburg at 1:00 P.M. and return between 4:00 and 4:30 P.M.
$10.00 per person.
The familiar shape of Lantzy’s Mill along Route 219 in Garmantown, north of Northern Cambria, is one of the featured stops of the upcoming Town-To-Town tour sponsored by the Cambria County Historical Society. On Saturday, May 11, 2013 Jack Bartock will lead a bus tour of the North West section of Cambria County. The bus will depart from the Cambria County Historical Society in Ebensburg at 1:00 P.M. and return between 4:00 and 4:30 P.M. The Society’s Town-To-Town tour began a few years ago as a way feature the smaller more intricate aspects of the county’s history in a particular region. The tour is very informal and encourages participants to share their personal knowledge and stories of the area. Jack Bartock is long-time member of the Society’s board of directors. He is active with the Ghost Town Trail through the county’s recreation authority and was involved in the writing of the local history of Barnesboro. This year’s Town-To-Town tour will visit: Bakerton, Spangler, Barnesboro, (These previous two towns are now Northern Cambria) Garmantown, Emeigh, Cherry Tree, Marstellar or Moss Creek, and Nicktown. The cost of the tour is $10.00 per person. To reserve a seat please call Kathy at the Historical Society at 814-472-6674.
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Where: 615 N. Center St., Ebensburg, PA When: for the "Dickens of a Christmas" Weekend - Nov 30 to Dec 2 How: Drop off entries between 10 AM and 4 PM on Tuesday Nov. 27 th throughThursday Nov 29. No entries will be accepted on Friday. Call 472-6674 if you have questions about the dates and times for drop off. Prizes Provided by Sheetz, Inc. |
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NEW! The Johnstown Symphony Community Strings Friday November 30, 2012 at the Noon-Collins Inn 7:00 PM following the light-up ceremony in the park
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Mrs. Buck’s Sweet shoppe Saturday December 1, 2012 at the Cambria County Historical Society from Noon till 3 PM. Stop by. Details on the flyer.
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Annual Holiday Open House Sunday December 2, 2012 at the Cambria County Historical Society from 2 till 4 PM Download Flyer
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Get Flyer
$45 each person. Register by mail with check or stop by the Historical Society to register and pay. Flyer PDF
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Wednesday– October 17, 2012 at 7PM Redfield Farm poignant novel about a Quaker brother and sister caught up in the local operation of the Underground Railroad. The evening includes readings and discussion. Call your book club!
Wednesday– November 14, 2012 at 7PM Victorian Tea With Both First Ladies —In period dress, Rachel Gressick Zaborowski and Joanne Klein imagine a conversation held at a tea between Mary Todd Lincoln and Varina Howell Davis, first wives of the USA and the CSA. It is not all politics, however, as Victorian fashion and etiquette are included.
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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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Winter Evening History Shorts Come listen to "dramatic readings" of short stories, performed by
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January 18, 2012 at 7:00 PMKimball Conference Center, W. High St. Ebensburg "The White Lady of
Beulah" - by Dave Huber— "The Breath" - by Dave Huber— A fictional tale set in the 1800’s
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February 15, 2012 At 7:00 PMKimball Conference Center, W. High St. Ebensburg
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July 2, 2012 NOON LECTURE
Get
Flyer SPONSORED BY THE CAMBRIA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY SPEAKER: CHRIS MEISTER Subject: "JAMES RIELY GORDON" ARCHITECT OF THE GORDON ANNEX ON THE CAMBRIA COUNTY COURTHOUSE MONDAY JULY 2, 2012 AT NOON COURTROOM #1—COURTHOUSE—EBENSBURG, PA
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June 2012 Annual Dinner
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Flyer At the JFK Center at Saint Francis University in Loretto 5:30 pm (Dinner at 6:00 pm) Menu: Chicken Piccata Cost: $20.00 per person Deadline: please make reservations by June 2, 2012 |
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March 21, 2012
JFK Center at Saint Francis University, Loretto, PA— 7:00 PM
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THREE CIVIL WAR Presentations
A CIVIL WAR BATTLEFIELD, THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD AND VICTORIAN FIRST LADIES CAMBRIA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY— Fall 2012 All lectures are held at the Kimball Conference Center at 217 West High Street in Ebensburg, PA beginning at 7:00 PM Lectures are Free and Open to the Public
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Monday—September 17, 2012 at 7PM
From the authors of So You Think You Know Gettysburg, James and Suzanne Gindlesperger are back to premier their new book So You Think You Know Antietam.
Get Flyer for the Three Civil War Presentations
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Victorian
Strings Concert
actors,
that have a twist of history and entertainment combined
Listen
to audio of the presentation.
"An
Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" 
The date of this lecture marks the 150th anniversary
of the Battle of Antietam—America’s bloodiest day.
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January 11Winter Evening History Talks
Telephone or email the Cambria County
Historical Society for additional information:
814-472-7764
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February 16
Winter Evening History Talks
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 |
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March 16
Winter Evening History Talks
Telephone or email the Cambria County Historical Society for additional information: 814-472-7764 awbuck@verizon.net
Pat’s Favorite Postcards - by Pat Stock |
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April 16
Town-To-Town Tour– a local bus ride hosted by Cecelia Farabaugh—
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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.
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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GINGERBREAD CONTEST FOR KIDS
Gingerbread entries on display beginning Friday December 2 from 10am to 4pmDrop off entries between Tuesday November 29 and Thursday December 1. Visit our website for rules:
www.cambriacountyhistorical.com.
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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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16 (Wed)– Kimball Conference Center—7:00 PM 
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September 22 |
"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 Central Cambria Middle
School Auditorium |
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September 27 |
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
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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 Central Cambria Middle
School Auditorium
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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 Central Cambria Middle
School Auditorium
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December 2
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Gingerbread Contest for KidsDeadline Dates are November 30 - December 2
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
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Gingerbread Contest "On Display"
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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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December 5
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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 |
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September 5 |
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
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Details and tickets, contact Cecilia Farabaugh at 814-344-8298. |
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June 16 |
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: Cost $45 per person |
Tour
Photoscourtesy 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 |
Annual Dinner
Noon-Collins Inn in
Ebensburg |
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: |
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April 21
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"The Faces of the Civil War," Dr. Paul Douglas Newman, Associate Professor of Early American History, UPJHistorian 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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February 17
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"Through the Flood: The Collection of the Rev. David Beale," Nathan Koozer, Research Library, Penn State UniversityThe 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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January 20
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"The Underground Railroad and the Mainline Canal," Barbara Zaborowski, Ph.D, Associate Dean for Learning Resources, PHCCFormer 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
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Although written in 2008, the description of the program remains accurate. |
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