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Below is a PDF archive of recent press releases about JAHA museums, programs and special events. Complete press kits about all our museums and programs, including high-resolution images, are available through Shelley Johansson, marketing manager, at 814-539-1889 ext. 308, or sjohansson@jaha.org.

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For more JAHA news, visit the Special Events & News section of this Web site. 

 

December 5, 2005 -- Johnstown Flood Museum to host seminar about legal implications of the 1889 flood

August 22, 2005 -- Homegrown talent at FolkFest 2005 -- Tim Dabbs and Russell Lauf

August 8, 2005 -- The AmeriServ Johnstown FolkFest 2005 Press Kit

August 1, 2005 -- "What a Crock! Johnstown Potteries of the 19th Century" opens at the Heritage Discovery Center

June 7, 2005 -- Extended summer hours take effect at JAHA museums

May 23, 2005 -- JAHA plans June 4 "Cash Bash" to benefit the AmeriServ Johnstown FolkFest
May 4, 2005 -- 1889 Johnstown Flood commemoration activities set

March 22, 2005 -- JAHA to hold fundraising Gala on April 16; "Riverboat Casino" is event's theme

March 4, 2005 -- JAHA invites churches and non-profits to be a part of FolkFest 2005 at the Community Kitchen 

 

January 31, 2005 -- JAHA plans exhibit on Swank pottery 

 

Sept. 28, 2004 -- 1889 Johnstown flood to be featured on History Channel 

 

Sept. 20, 2004 -- Conservation work on historic Blacksmith Shop begins with funding obtained by JAHA 

 

August 17, 2004 -- FolkFest 2004 to feature performers with ties to Johnstown 

 

May 12, 2004 -- JAHA announces FolkFest 2004 lineup 

 

May 7, 2004 -- JAHA recruits non-profits and churches to take part in FolkFest "Community Kitchen" 

 

April 30, 2004 -- JAHA and other agencies plan Johnstown flood commemorative events 

 

April 26, 2004 -- "Children of Lazo's Grove" to have world premiere at Heritage Discovery Center 

 

April 12, 2004 -- Weather Channel primetime program to feature 1889 Johnstown flood 

 

April 9, 2004 -- JAHA obtains $3 million in funding for Children's Discovery Center, to open in 2005 

 

March 31, 2004 -- JAHA breaks ground on visitor center for Wagner-Ritter House & Garden  

 

March 23, 2004 -- JAHA plans fundraising gala with "Salute to Morley's Dog" theme 

 

March 22, 2004 -- Spring Lecture Series to begin at Heritage Discovery Center 

 

October 9, 2003 -- "Man of Steel" to be dedicated at Heritage Discovery Center 

 

August 31, 2003 -- Play based on area Civil War letters to be presented at Heritage Discovery Center 

 

June 24, 2003 -- Directional signage to be installed in Johnstown with grant obtained by JAHA 

 

May 15, 2003 -- JAHA to unveil findings of African-American History Project