America250PA Blair County

10/16/2026

What a great honor!

10/15/2026

STORYTELLERS ON STAGE IS BACK! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!

Kooman & Associates presents Storytellers on Stage, featuring Jeff Shaara, on October 20th at 7pm, an event to benefit the Altoona Area Public Library.

Jeff Shaara is a NYT bestselling author renowned for bringing pivotal moments in American History to life through vivid storytelling and meticulous research. His acclaimed historical novels span the American Revolution, the Civil War, World War II, and beyond.

We invite you to join us for this very special event.

Get your tickets at the Mishler Box Office for $30 each, plus $2 online processing fee and at mishlertheatre.org.

All ticket sales benefit the library.

10/14/2026

Happy Birthday!

10/12/2026

10/05/2026

09/29/2026

On June 4, 1778, General Daniel Roberdeau wrote a letter to George Washington.

"To prevent the evacuation of the frontier of Bedford County and, for the general defence against Indian incursions I have built with Logs at the Mine in Sinking Spring Valley at the foot of Fisher Mountain, a Fort, Cabbin fashion, 50 yds square with a Bastion at each Corner. The Fort consists of 48 Cabbins about twelve feet square exclusive of the Bastions."

On Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 6pm-7pm, General George Washington and Mrs. Martha Washington will be visiting The Fort and responding to General Danielr Roberdeau's letter. You are invited to attend this momentous occasion. Come to the Fort starting at 5:30pm and have your picture taken with George and Martha.

This program is free. Donations are accepted and encouraged.

09/28/2026

Celebrating Pennsylvania's Constitution!

09/24/2026

09/23/2026

October is going to be filled with haunted happenings and ghoulish events around our area, and you better believe that our History Speaks presentation for next month will follow suit!

We are excited to announce our History Speaks Lecture: "Colonial-Era Legends and Folklore" with our local expert in all things macabre – Michael Allison! Taking place on Wednesday, October 21 at 7:00 PM, this lecture will splice together elements of Halloween and this year's America250 celebration for a truly festive showcase. After taking guests back to the formative years of our country, Michael will explore some of the strange legends, bizarre myths, and unexplainable events that occurred during this time!

This presentation will take place over at the Railroaders Memorial Museum, and admission is FREE and open to the public! However, donations to the Blair County Historical Society are welcome!

09/19/2026

George and Martha Washington will be visiting Fort Roberdeau on Thursday, October 1. Be sure to arrive early to get your picture taken with George and Martha. The program will begin at 6pm and conclude by 7pm.

This program is free. Donations are accepted and encouraged.