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| "ABRAHAM LINCOLN, THE CIVIL WAR PRESIDENT" |
04/09/2008 |
| The Society is hosting a lecture by Robert Broadwater on Wednesday, April 9, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Baker Mansion. The topic of Mr. Broadwater's presentation will be, "Abraham Lincoln, the Civil War President". Following the lecture, guests will be able to view the "Lincoln for All Ages" exhibit on the second floor of the Mansion. This event is open and free to the public. |
| "LINCOLN FOR ALL AGES" |
04/19 - 10/31/2008 |
| Baker Mansion is proud to present their 2008 exhibit - "Lincoln For All Ages".
The exhibit is open to the public during normal Mansion hours: April 19 to May 24 - Saturdays, from 1 to 4:30 p.m.; May 27 to August 31 - Tuesday through Saturday, from 1 to 4:30 p.m.; and September 6 to October 25 - Saturdays from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Admission is $4.00 for adults, $3.50 for students and senior citizens, and $2.00 for children aged 5 to 12. Group rates are available but should be scheduled at least one week in advance by calling the Society office at 814-942-3916. |
| LIVING HISTORY WEEK-END AT ROYER MANSION & A JURIED CRAFT SHOW |
05/17 & 18/2008 |
| This week-end is packed with things to do! On the lawn at Royer Mansion will be the Blair County Chapter of Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen. You will be able to go from tent to tent to see and purchase their crafts. At the pavilion, the Blair County Genealogical Society will have an information booth. Inside Royer Mansion, Dr. Bob Hileman and the Colonel Crowther Foundation will have exhibits, and visitors will learn about the hopes and fears of civilians living in this area of Central Pennsylvania during the early months of 1862. Robert Broadwater and Dr. Bob Hileman will be doing a book signing from 5 - 7 p.m. on Saturday. Then, at 7 p.m., the Foundation will present the living history program "Thunder in the Valley". This program features both slides and speaking parts. It covers the experience of the Pritchard family who were in their house while the First Battle of Kernstown was fought in March, 1862. The battle took place on the fields of the Pritchard farm and an adjoining farm. Visitors will then move to locations on the Mansion grounds to learn about military life as experienced by both Union and Confederate soldiers. Demonstrations of infantry drill, artillery practice, and camp life will provide visitors with a unique learning experience. Also on the grounds will be Dr. Hayden, portraying a Civil War doctor. His Civil War ambulance will also be on display. Of course the "Friends of Royer" gift shop will be open and as always, food will be available to purchase.
The Juried Craft Show runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both May 17 & 18.
The Living History Week-end runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on May 17th and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 18th.
Admission is free. Donations always welcome (benefits the Blair County Historical Society for the up-keep of Royer Mansion).
Come visit the 110th PA Co. A and the 1st PA Light Artillery Battery D Union soldiers and the 13th Virginia Company I Confederate soldiers as they camp out on the grounds of Royer Mansion! They are always eager to answer your questions.
SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK-END:
Camps open to the public - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
on Sunday;
Juried Craft Show: on the lawn at Royer. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.;
Drills: Confederate - 10 to 11 a.m. both days,
Union - 11 a.m. to 12 noon both days;
Battles: 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, 1 - 2 p.m. on Sunday;
Non-Denominational Church Service: Sunday from 9 - 9:30 a.m.;
Book Signing: Robert Broadwater and Dr. Bob Hileman, Saturday from 5 - 7 p.m.;
Program: "Thunder in the Valley" on Saturday at 7 p.m.;
Civil War Ambulance -- on display on the grounds at Royer both days;
Blair Co. Genealogical Society -- display at the pavilion both days.
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| SUMMER CONCERT ON THE LAWN -- THE SHARPTONES |
07/06/2008 |
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| SUMMER CONCERT ON THE LAWN -- MOUNTAIN CITY GRASS |
07/13/2008 |
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| SUMMER CONCERT ON THE LAWN -- HOLLIDAYSBURG ALUMNI CHORUS |
07/20/2008 |
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| COLONEL CROWTHER FOUNDATION PRESENTS ARTILLERY DEMONSTRATION |
07/27/2008 |
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| SUMMER CONCERT ON THE LAWN -- THE SERVELLO FAMILY |
08/03/2008 |
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| SUMMER CONCERT ON THE LAWN -- DON GOODMAN AND THE ALTOONA COMMUNITY BAND |
08/10/2008 |
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| SUMMER CONCERT ON THE LAWN -- HOLLIDAYSBURG ALUMNI BAND |
08/17/2008 |
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| SUMMER CONCERT ON THE LAWN -- JEANNE BOLGER |
08/24/2008 |
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| SUMMER CONCERT ON THE LAWN -- ALTOONA AREA HIGH SCHOOL BAND |
08/31/2008 |
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| GHOST STORIES AT THE MANSION |
10/10 & 11/2008 |
| Jan Kinney and the Allegheny Storytellers return for another season of their spine-tingling stories. You have the option to tour Baker Mansion before the stories, or come only to hear the stories. Reservations recommended. |
| GHOST STORIES AT THE MANSION |
10/25/2008 |
| Tour Baker Mansion then hear the tales of fright for an autumn night. Or, if you want, just come prepared for the scare of your life and hear the stories only. Reservations recommended. |
| MURDER MYSTERY TOUR |
10/31 & 11/1/2008 |
| Baker Mansion -- if you missed our Valentine Murder Mystery, you have a chance to test your sleuthing skills at our Fall Mystery Tour. Details pending. |
| CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY TOURS |
12/06 & 07/2008 |
| Baker Mansion -- details pending. |
| CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY TOURS |
12/13 & 14/2008 |
| Baker Mansion -- details pending. |
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