Baker Mansion History Museum Events
We request that you follow PA COVID-19 Guidelines at all upcoming events
Blair County Historical Society Lecture Series
All lectures begin at 7:00pm
November 17 - 175 Years of Blair County by Dr. Michael Farrow (Railroaders Memorial Museum)
Events
for October 2021
for October 2021
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Special Evening Lantern Tour of the Mansion
Friday, October 22
Saturday, October 23
Saturday, October 30
5pm-9pm
Special Baker Mansion History tour by lantern
Learn the tragic history of the Baker family and hear recounts of ghostly activity said to have happened inside the walls of the Baker Mansion after hours. Tour the first and second floor and see first hand the infamous "haunted wedding dress." Listen to the tour guide describe evidence collected from the recent paranormal investigations and provide real history of the Baker family. Gift Shop will be open.
Limit 12 people per tour
Admission $5 admission/$1 child
Times: 5pm-9pm
Tour runs every 20 minutes ; Last tour starting at 8:40pm
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Trick-or-Treat on the lawn of the Mansion (Oak Lane)
October 28
Staff distributing candy/toys during Altoona trick-or-treating hours on Oak Lane on the driveway of Baker Mansion
A safe and fun place to bring your children for trick-or-treating. Will have small toys/trinkets for those who cannot eat candy or have allergies that are age appropriate.
Free Event
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Lantern-Led Haunted History Walking tour has been
CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER
**CANCELED**Tuesday, October 26 at 6pm •••CANCELED***
Historical Walking tour filled with local history, legends and folklores of Downtown Altoona
Tour begins outside the Mishler Theatre
CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER
**CANCELED**Tuesday, October 26 at 6pm •••CANCELED***
Historical Walking tour filled with local history, legends and folklores of Downtown Altoona
Tour begins outside the Mishler Theatre
Mansion Murder Mystery Tour
Friday, October 29 7PM - 10PM
and
Sunday, October 31 6PM - 9PM
Presented by Altoona Dance Theatre
$10 per person
Buy online or pay at the door
more information will be added soon
Friday, October 29 7PM - 10PM
and
Sunday, October 31 6PM - 9PM
Presented by Altoona Dance Theatre
$10 per person
Buy online or pay at the door
more information will be added soon
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Events for
November 2021
November 2021
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Beard and Mustache Contest
and Basket Raffle November 6, 2021 2pm-4pm Pre-Register here for the Beard and Mustache Contest or pay at the door cash only. |
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Lecture Series: 175 Years of Blair County
November 17 at 7:00PM
Presenter: Dr. Michael Farrow at Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum
Free Event, Donations Accepted
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November 26-28 Closed for Thanksgiving
THE HERITAGE HALL OF FAME DINNER
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE AWARD WINNERS!
2020-2021 Awards
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE AWARD WINNERS!
2020-2021 Awards
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