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This post is by Andrew Lang, JAHA curator — part of a series to bring JAHA themes to you at home, while our museums are closed.

“We are living through unprecedented times.” That is a phrase that can get thrown around …

Like so many businesses and public sites, we are currently closed to help limit the spread of the coronavirus. But even though our doors are closed, we still have plenty to share with you.

There are many materials online through our …

In cooperation with state and national public health authorities, our museums (Heritage Discovery Center/Johnstown Children’s Museum and Johnstown Flood Museum) are currently close. JAHA events scheduled for the near future will also be canceled, or rescheduled where possible.

In the meantime, …

When a group of partners built the Germania Brewery in 1907, they wanted a tall building. Land was expensive in Cambria City and a 5-story building allowed them to use gravity in their brewing process. When JAHA purchased the building …

You asked and we heard you! JAHA is happy to announce three new annual membership levels to accommodate students, large families, and extended families. As of January 1, 2020, JAHA is offering:

• A Student membership for high school and college …

Thanks to a $10,000 donation from Conemaugh Health System/Duke LifePoint, the Johnstown Children’s Museum has a new Career Corner exhibit. This interactive play area allows kids to explore different career directions. Dress-up clothes, activity areas, and a special doctor’s office …

It’s December, and time for our annual membership sale! When you buy a new or renewing membership to JAHA this month, you get 20% off — what’s more, we are delighted to announce that JAHA is now part of the …

The Johnstown Area Heritage Association (JAHA) has begun its 2020 Annual Fund to support its operations and programs in the coming year. Individuals and corporations are asked to support the Annual Fund to sustain the work that JAHA does to …

The Johnstown Area Heritage Association is pleased to offer a full slate of events for all ages this Halloween season! Don’t miss:

October 25, 6:00-9:00 pm: Halloween at the Johnstown Children’s Museum: It’s a safe trick-or-treat event, with fun all over …

The Johnstown Area Heritage Association (JAHA) today announced a free concert by the Eric Tessmer Band to end the season at Peoples Natural Gas Park, to take place inside the Community Foundation Oilhouse.

“Eric is a huge favorite in Johnstown since …