History Speaks
Lecture Series
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LOCATION: Railroaders Memorial Museum
DATE/TIME: Designated Wednesdays, 7PM ADMISSION: Free, Donations Accepted WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 A History of Claysburg with Richard Allison WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 The Revolutionary War Era in Blair County with Jim Lowe and Glenn Nelson WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 The Knickerbocker Historic District in Altoona with Dr. Michael Farrow WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17 What's in a Name? Exploring the Hidden History Behind Blair County Locations with Kevin Stiver |
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15
Before Their Stories Fade: Remembering Local Veterans with Joey Lehman WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 The History of Lakemont Park with Jim Lowe WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 A History of the PRR and Its Altoona Works Operations with Bob Fleegle WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 Colonial-Era Legends and Folklore with Michael Allison WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 My Grandfather's War: From Pennsylvania to Germany with Mark Frederick |
SUNDAY ON THE LAWN
CONCERT SERIES
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LOCATION: Baker Mansion History Museum
DATE/TIME: Designated Sundays, 2PM ADMISSION: Free, Donations Accepted SUNDAY, JUNE 7 The Rocket Blasters SUNDAY, JUNE 14 The 814-5 Brass Quintet SUNDAY, JUNE 28 Strings SUNDAY, JULY 12 The Servello Family SUNDAY, JULY 19 The American Mood |
SUNDAY, JULY 26 The Altoona Community Band SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 Acoustic Express SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 The Altoona Brass Collective SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 Firewheel Music SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 The 46th PA Regiment Band SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Altoona Area High School Student Band |
AFTERNOON TEAS
AT BAKER MANSION
LOCATION: Baker Mansion History Museum
DATE/TIME: Designated Days, 2PM
ADMISSION: $20.00 Per Guest
Mother's Day Tea at the Baker Mansion — Join us for another one of our beloved Mother's Day teas here at the historic Baker Mansion! Celebrate with mom by bringing her to the mansion for some tasty hors d'oeuvres, delightful teas, and a special presentation by Jim Lowe on the history of Mother's Day! This special afternoon tea will take place on Saturday, May 9 at 2 PM.
DATE/TIME: Designated Days, 2PM
ADMISSION: $20.00 Per Guest
Mother's Day Tea at the Baker Mansion — Join us for another one of our beloved Mother's Day teas here at the historic Baker Mansion! Celebrate with mom by bringing her to the mansion for some tasty hors d'oeuvres, delightful teas, and a special presentation by Jim Lowe on the history of Mother's Day! This special afternoon tea will take place on Saturday, May 9 at 2 PM.
Mother's Day Tea Tickets: SOLD OUT!
THEN AND NOW:
HISTORICAL BUS TOURS
LOCATION: Departing From Baker Mansion History Museum
DESTINATIONS: TBA
DATE/TIME: TBA
ADMISSION: $25.00 Per Guest
Tickets TBA
DESTINATIONS: TBA
DATE/TIME: TBA
ADMISSION: $25.00 Per Guest
Tickets TBA
Paranormal Encounters
at baker mansion
LOCATION: Baker Mansion History Museum
DATE/TIME: Friday, September 18, Time TBD
ADMISSION: $45.00 Per Guest
Paranormal seminar and investigation of the Baker Mansion headed by the JABA Paranormal Investigations team. Admission includes both the seminar and investigation. Event is limited to 30 guests overall.
Tickets TBA
DATE/TIME: Friday, September 18, Time TBD
ADMISSION: $45.00 Per Guest
Paranormal seminar and investigation of the Baker Mansion headed by the JABA Paranormal Investigations team. Admission includes both the seminar and investigation. Event is limited to 30 guests overall.
Tickets TBA
the BLAIR COUNTY
heritage gala
LOCATION: U.S. Hotel Tavern
DATE/TIME: Thursday, October 15, 5PM-9PM
ADMISSION: $45.00 for Singles, $85.00 for Couples, and $300.00 for Tables (8 Guests)
Buffet-style dinner with raffle baskets, a cash bar, and an awards ceremony that honors those who have contributed toward preserving and sharing Blair County's history (see our social pages for the list of this year's awardees).
Doors open at 5 PM, and dinner will begin at 6 PM that evening.
Tickets TBA
DATE/TIME: Thursday, October 15, 5PM-9PM
ADMISSION: $45.00 for Singles, $85.00 for Couples, and $300.00 for Tables (8 Guests)
Buffet-style dinner with raffle baskets, a cash bar, and an awards ceremony that honors those who have contributed toward preserving and sharing Blair County's history (see our social pages for the list of this year's awardees).
Doors open at 5 PM, and dinner will begin at 6 PM that evening.
Tickets TBA
HAUNTED LANTERN TOURS
OF BAKER MANSION
LOCATION: Baker Mansion History Museum
DATE/TIME: October 16, 17, 23, and 24 from 7PM-10PM
ADMISSION: $5.00 Per Guest
Nighttime lantern tours of the historic Baker Mansion that explore the home's haunted history and Blair County's paranormal folklore.
Each lantern tour lasts half an hour, and there will be six tours each evening from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Groups are limited to no more than 13 guests for each time slot. Guests are welcome to dress in costume for these tours, and there will be complimentary snacks and apple cider each evening.
Tickets are set at $5.00 per guest for our lantern tours, and they can be purchased at the Baker Mansion's Visitor Center Fridays through Sundays from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. You can also call or email us to reserve your space(s) and pick up your ticket(s) at a later date and time. Lastly, tickets will be sold starting at 6:00 PM on the evening of each lantern tour date. We highly suggest buying your tickets beforehand, though, because this event has sold out quickly each year!
Tickets TBA
NOTICE: Our lantern tours will feature fairly dim lighting throughout the mansion in order to maintain an eerie atmosphere. As such, guests should be prepared for relatively dark conditions throughout the mansion. Please be careful when navigating throughout the mansion each evening, especially when you reach each set of stairs.
Also, while these tours feature eerie environments and special effects, they are not designed to be overly scary. As such, children are more than welcome to come for these lantern tours. Due to the dark conditions and some jump-scare elements, though, we ask that guests refrain from bringing children younger than three years old.
DATE/TIME: October 16, 17, 23, and 24 from 7PM-10PM
ADMISSION: $5.00 Per Guest
Nighttime lantern tours of the historic Baker Mansion that explore the home's haunted history and Blair County's paranormal folklore.
Each lantern tour lasts half an hour, and there will be six tours each evening from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Groups are limited to no more than 13 guests for each time slot. Guests are welcome to dress in costume for these tours, and there will be complimentary snacks and apple cider each evening.
Tickets are set at $5.00 per guest for our lantern tours, and they can be purchased at the Baker Mansion's Visitor Center Fridays through Sundays from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. You can also call or email us to reserve your space(s) and pick up your ticket(s) at a later date and time. Lastly, tickets will be sold starting at 6:00 PM on the evening of each lantern tour date. We highly suggest buying your tickets beforehand, though, because this event has sold out quickly each year!
Tickets TBA
NOTICE: Our lantern tours will feature fairly dim lighting throughout the mansion in order to maintain an eerie atmosphere. As such, guests should be prepared for relatively dark conditions throughout the mansion. Please be careful when navigating throughout the mansion each evening, especially when you reach each set of stairs.
Also, while these tours feature eerie environments and special effects, they are not designed to be overly scary. As such, children are more than welcome to come for these lantern tours. Due to the dark conditions and some jump-scare elements, though, we ask that guests refrain from bringing children younger than three years old.
DINNER WITH THE BAKERS
LOCATION: Baker Mansion History Museum
DATE/TIME: TBD
ADMISSION: TBD
More details available later in season.
DATE/TIME: TBD
ADMISSION: TBD
More details available later in season.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS TOURS
AT THE MANSION
LOCATION: Baker Mansion History Museum
DATE/TIME: Friday, November 20 to Sunday, December 20, 11AM-4PM
ADMISSION: Standard Tour Admission Rates Apply
DATE/TIME: Friday, November 20 to Sunday, December 20, 11AM-4PM
ADMISSION: Standard Tour Admission Rates Apply
HOLIDAY MUSIC NIGHTS
AT baker MANSION
LOCATION: Baker Mansion History Museum
DATE/TIME: Friday, December 11 and 18, 6PM-9PM
ADMISSION: $5.00 Per Person
Live holiday music performances by local artists alongside homemade desserts and appearances by members of the Baker family (portrayed by living historians)! Admission will be paid at the door each evening.
DATE/TIME: Friday, December 11 and 18, 6PM-9PM
ADMISSION: $5.00 Per Person
Live holiday music performances by local artists alongside homemade desserts and appearances by members of the Baker family (portrayed by living historians)! Admission will be paid at the door each evening.
