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There’s been a murder at the museum, and JAHA needs the public’s help to solve it! An interactive murder mystery, “Mobsters & Molls: A Murder Mystery at the Heritage Discovery Center” will take place at 7:00 pm on Sat., Apr. …

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The AmeriServ Flood City Music Festival will present rock legends Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew: Remain in Light, and the consummate showman Andy Frasco & the UN — along with a varied underbill of touring artists and local and regional …

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Michael McDermit and Jacob Koestler, who grew up in Johnstown, are bringing their latest, award-winning film to the Johnstown Flood Museum.

Since its premiere in March 2023, the 94-minute film ᏓᏗᏬᏂᏏ (We Will Speak) has screened at more than 30 film …

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On September 7, 2023, a capacity crowd gathered at the Heritage Discovery Center to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Rosedale incident, in which Johnstown’s mayor ordered all Black people who hadn’t lived in Johnstown for at least seven years …

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October 9, 2023 2:08 pm

Thank you for a wonderful Wine Auction!

On September 29, the Greater Johnstown YMCA and JAHA hosted Corks & Cocktails: 13th Annual Charity Wine Auction in the Community Foundation Oilhouse at Peoples Natural Gas Park! What a wonderful evening, and we are grateful to all who made …

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The Johnstown Flood Museum’s 50th anniversary was celebrated in late May with two very special events: the screening of the newly-restored silent movie, “The Johnstown Flood,” at the State Theater on Sunday, May 28. Thanks to the generosity of Conway …

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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 in Johnstown as part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the Johnstown …

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The AmeriServ Flood City Music Festival has announced its headliners, Los Lobos and Keller Williams’ Grateful Grass feat. The HillBenders, along with a varied underbill of touring artists and local and regional talent. The festival will take place Aug. 4-5.

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November 23, 2022 11:32 am

Holiday shopping specials at JAHA!

The holiday shopping season is about to begin, and JAHA is delighted to offer upcoming specials in our gift shop!

Black Friday, November 25: 10% off all Christmas ornaments. Many Johnstown-themed ornaments, as well as Polish pottery and Slavic glass designs.

Small …

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The Stone Bridge Players return to the Johnstown Flood Museum with Neil Simon’s “Lost in Yonkers” from October 12-15 and 19-22, at 7:00 pm.

Stone Bridge Players remains dedicated to producing high-quality performances that highlight the area’s local talent. “Lost in …

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