EVENTS FOR 2022 SEASON
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SUNDAY ON THE LAWN SERIES
Sunday on the lawn is a free event open to the public on the Baker Mansion lawn. Museum Shop will be open for your convenience. Bring your own chairs/blankets and join us for live entertainment. Donations accepted.
May 29--12PM-4PM.......................................................100th Anniversary Kickoff event featuring the San Tones (RAIN DATE: 6/5/2022)
June 12--12PM-4PM.......................................................Day of Dance (Rain Date: 6/19/22)
June 26--2PM-4PM........................................................TBA (Rain Dare 7/3/22)
July 10--2PM-4PM..........................................................Altoona Community Band-- (Rain Date: 7/17/22)
July 24--2PM-4PM..........................................................TBA (Rain Date: 7/31/22)
August 7-- 2PM-4PM......................................................Pleine Air Painting at Baker Mansion-- (Rain Date 8/14/22)
August 21--2PM-4PM......................................................46th PA Regiment Civil War Band--(Rain Date: 8/28/22)
September 4-- 2PM-4PM................................................Bone Jacked Band --(Rain Date: 9/11/22)
September 18-- 2PM-4PM...............................................Altoona Area High School Band --(Rain Date: 9/25/22)
June 12--12PM-4PM.......................................................Day of Dance (Rain Date: 6/19/22)
June 26--2PM-4PM........................................................TBA (Rain Dare 7/3/22)
July 10--2PM-4PM..........................................................Altoona Community Band-- (Rain Date: 7/17/22)
July 24--2PM-4PM..........................................................TBA (Rain Date: 7/31/22)
August 7-- 2PM-4PM......................................................Pleine Air Painting at Baker Mansion-- (Rain Date 8/14/22)
August 21--2PM-4PM......................................................46th PA Regiment Civil War Band--(Rain Date: 8/28/22)
September 4-- 2PM-4PM................................................Bone Jacked Band --(Rain Date: 9/11/22)
September 18-- 2PM-4PM...............................................Altoona Area High School Band --(Rain Date: 9/25/22)
Beginning May 24th,
join Enchanted Realms for
YOGA ON THE LAWN
from 6:00 - 7:00 PM
every Tuesday
for only $10 each session
Please bring a yoga mat with you. Payment is collected the day of class, a $10 cash fee will be collected before class begins.
Benefits of practicing Yoga outdoors: Spending time in nature can replenish depleted energy. Natural scenery can heighten awareness. Practicing yoga in a new environment can build confidence. The outdoors can further boost meditation's benefits.
This class will be held every Tuesday (weather permitting) from 6-7 PM.
Register at www.TheEnchantedRealms.com
join Enchanted Realms for
YOGA ON THE LAWN
from 6:00 - 7:00 PM
every Tuesday
for only $10 each session
Please bring a yoga mat with you. Payment is collected the day of class, a $10 cash fee will be collected before class begins.
Benefits of practicing Yoga outdoors: Spending time in nature can replenish depleted energy. Natural scenery can heighten awareness. Practicing yoga in a new environment can build confidence. The outdoors can further boost meditation's benefits.
This class will be held every Tuesday (weather permitting) from 6-7 PM.
Register at www.TheEnchantedRealms.com
Free Family-Friendly Outdoor Movie Nights
Baker Mansion is partnering with Blair Drug and Alcohol Partnerships Prevention to bring you Family Friendly Outdoor Movie Nights. This is a FREE event open to the public. Bring your own chair or blanket and join us on the lawn of Baker Mansion for the following films this summer. Movies begin at 8:45 p.m.
Baker Mansion will be closed for tours during the movie but the museum shop and restroom will be open. For more information about Blair Drug and Alcohol Partnerships, visit their website at www.blairdap.org.
June 29, 2022 Disney's "Encanto"
July 27, 2022 "The Baby Boss: Family Business"
August 16, 2022 "A Dog's Way Home"
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Disney's Encanto
June 29, 2022 |
The Boss Baby: Family Business
July 27, 2022 |
A Dog's Way Home
August 16, 2022 |
Blair County Historical Society 2022 Lecture Series
Cost: All talks are free and open to the public, although donations are gratefully accepted.
Time: 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7PM beginning April 2022 - November 2022
Location: Lecture Series will be held between the Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum & The Sanctuary at ArtsAltoona Center.
Both venues are handicap accessible. Following COVID mandates set by federal, state and venue.
(any changes/updates will be listed on this page of website & Facebook page at www.facebook.com/blairhistory)
Time: 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7PM beginning April 2022 - November 2022
Location: Lecture Series will be held between the Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum & The Sanctuary at ArtsAltoona Center.
Both venues are handicap accessible. Following COVID mandates set by federal, state and venue.
(any changes/updates will be listed on this page of website & Facebook page at www.facebook.com/blairhistory)
- May 18, 2022
Altoona-Tipton Speedway Presented by Mike Halloran
A look at Altoona's storied wooden-track raceway
Location: Railroaders Memorial Museum, 1200 9th Ave, Altoona, PA
- June 15, 2022
Two Centuries of Blair County Bridal Gowns and Fashion Presented by Julia Plummer Schokker
A look at two centuries of Blair County bridal gowns, fashion, and more
Location: The Sanctuary at ArtsAltoona Center, 2212 6th Ave, Altoona, PA - July 20, 2022
Blair County's Underground Railroad Presented by Andrae Holsey
A look at the origin, people and local events of Blair County's
Underground Railroad
Location: The Sanctuary at ArtsAltoona Center, 2212 6th Ave, Altoona, PA - August 17, 2022
Restorations of Pennsylvania Landmark Buildings Presented by John Rita
The amazing restoration work by John Rita of various landmarks
Location: The Sanctuary at ArtsAltoona Center, 2212 6th Ave, Altoona, PA - September 21, 2022
First Frontier Presented by Julia Plummer Schokker
A look at 300 years of local history
Location: The Sanctuary at ArtsAltoona Center, 2212 6th Ave, Altoona, PA - October 19, 2022
The Monsters of the Appalachians Presented by Michael Allison
Folktales of supernatural creatures that originated from the early
settlers and adapted to the new world
Location: The Sanctuary at ArtsAltoona Center, 2212 6th Ave, Altoona, PA
- November 16, 2022
Altoona's Silkmill Presented by Michael Farrow
The history and rebirth of Altoona's silk mill
Location: The Sanctuary at ArtsAltoona Center, 2212 6th Ave, Altoona, PA
THE HERITAGE HALL OF FAME DINNER
Save the Date - More Details to come!
September 29, 2022
Casino at Lakemont - SoHo Room
2020 & 2021 Heritage Hall of Fame Winners
Save the Date - More Details to come!
September 29, 2022
Casino at Lakemont - SoHo Room
2020 & 2021 Heritage Hall of Fame Winners
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