2020 Calendar of Events
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Baker Mansion History Museum will be closed until further notice. Until matters of public safety improve, Blair County Historical Society events are likewise postponed.
Please email us concerning upcoming events and opportunities. In lieu of in-person tours of historic Baker Mansion, we welcome you to view our virtual tour, photo gallery, and orientation film until we reopen.
Please email us concerning upcoming events and opportunities. In lieu of in-person tours of historic Baker Mansion, we welcome you to view our virtual tour, photo gallery, and orientation film until we reopen.
Heritage Hall of Fame Dinner 2020
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The Blair County Historical Society’s Heritage Award Dinner originally scheduled for Saturday, March 28 at 5pm at the Lakemont Casino has been postponed. All those who purchased reservations will be notified of the rescheduled date and the reservations will be honored for the rescheduled award dinner. For additional information, call the Society at 942-3916, Tuesday through Sat 11-3.
Each year we celebrate the contributions and talent of those who go above and beyond to preserve our county’s heritage. This year is no exception to the excellence and diversity of those who will be receiving awards: 2020 Awards
Adaptive Reuse of Mercy Hospital to Graystone - Jeff Long Historic Restoration & Adaptive Reuse of Lakemont Park Historic Restoration of Blair County Courthouse Historic Mount Carmel Parish for Preserving Italian Heritage Historic Restoration of Cooper Bldg. - Jim Columbo Historic Restoration of Tom & Joe's to 1950s look Lifetime Achievement Award – John Rita 2020 Program NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED Casino at Lakemont Park 5PM Social Hour 6PM Dinner with Program to Follow Menu Grilled Chicken Breast, Virginia Ham, Penne Pasta Primavera Alfredo, Vegetable, potato, and desert. Cash Bar with one Complementary Adult Beverage Silent Auction Specialty Gift Baskets We hope you plan to join us for this time of celebration, fellowship, and tribute to our heritage. |
Blair County Historical Society Lecture Series
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Lectures will be at the Railroaders Museum Lecture Hall
1200 Ninth Avenue, Altoona, Pa. Select Wednesdays at 7:00 pm June 17: A CENTURY OF PROGRESS by Elaine Conrad - A local view of Blair County’s Suffragist Movement July 15: ALTOONA DID YOU KNOW? by Jim Lowe - A Photo Quiz-Hidden Local Landmarks August 19: JOHN RITA RESTORATIONS by John Rita - The Amazing Historic Restorations of PA’s Landmark Buildings September 16: ALTOONA’S ICONIC BUSINESSES by Kirk Leidy - A series of videos of iconic Blair County Buildings and Landmarks October 21: MONSTERS OF THE APPALACHIANS by Michael Allison - Legendary creatures of Appalachia and their European Ancestors November 10: THE ALTOONA-TIPTON SPEEDWAY by Mike Holloran - A look at Altoona’s Storied Wooden-Track Raceway |
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Baker Mansion History Museum Events
A Step Back in Time
Celebration of Mother’s and Father’s Day
Tea Event: June20, 2020
SESSION ONE: 11am to 12:15pm
BREAK: 12:30-1:30PM
SESSION TWO: 1:30 to 3pm
Cost: $15 for mother or father and one child; Additional Adult $10; Additional Child $5
Join us as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Female Suffrage at Baker Mansion! Participants are welcomed to attend in 1910s-1920s period clothing. Tea, lemonade, and sandwiches will be served in an elegant atmosphere. Proceeds support the museum!
Celebration of Mother’s and Father’s Day
Tea Event: June20, 2020
SESSION ONE: 11am to 12:15pm
BREAK: 12:30-1:30PM
SESSION TWO: 1:30 to 3pm
Cost: $15 for mother or father and one child; Additional Adult $10; Additional Child $5
Join us as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Female Suffrage at Baker Mansion! Participants are welcomed to attend in 1910s-1920s period clothing. Tea, lemonade, and sandwiches will be served in an elegant atmosphere. Proceeds support the museum!
Blair County Historical Society and Q94 Classic Rock Station Present
Mansion Mania Rockfest
JUNE 27, 2020 from 1:00pm –5:00pm (Rain Date July 25, 2020)
LIVE BROADCASTING FROM Q94 AND LIVE PERFORMANCE BY HALF TEMPTED ON THE BAKER MANSION’S LAWN
Cost: $15 per person or two for $25. Children under 10 are free.
Price includes admission and meal ticket. Additional meal tickets available for $5. Cash Only Beer Tent –Must be over 21 and have valid ID.
50/50 Raffle Tickets will also be available. Purchasing an extra meal will require a separate transaction below.
Mansion Mania Rockfest
JUNE 27, 2020 from 1:00pm –5:00pm (Rain Date July 25, 2020)
LIVE BROADCASTING FROM Q94 AND LIVE PERFORMANCE BY HALF TEMPTED ON THE BAKER MANSION’S LAWN
Cost: $15 per person or two for $25. Children under 10 are free.
Price includes admission and meal ticket. Additional meal tickets available for $5. Cash Only Beer Tent –Must be over 21 and have valid ID.
50/50 Raffle Tickets will also be available. Purchasing an extra meal will require a separate transaction below.
Join Shari Hinish Yoga and the Blair County Historical Society for
Morning Yoga on the Front Lawn of Baker Mansion
Four Saturday sessions for only $60
July 11, July 18, July 25, and August 1 (rain day August 15) 10:00 AM –11:00AM
Enjoy a relaxing environment in a historical setting.
Morning Yoga on the Front Lawn of Baker Mansion
Four Saturday sessions for only $60
July 11, July 18, July 25, and August 1 (rain day August 15) 10:00 AM –11:00AM
Enjoy a relaxing environment in a historical setting.
