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Johnstown Area Heritage Association

PO Box 1889
814-539-1889

Welcome to the Johnstown Area Heritage Association (JAHA)! We are a non-profit organization that exists to showcase Johnstown's stories to the nation, preserving and interpreting the area's heritage through museums, historical collections and cultural programs

Recent News

Forging A Nation: Johnstown Iron and Steel Is Now Open

Forging a Nation: Johnstown Iron & Steel is now open! New permanent exhibition at the Heritage Discovery Center This monumental exhibition is a timeline that walks you through the story of Johnstown's iron and steel industry from its…

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Johnstown Area Heritage Association Christmas Events - November 2023

Virtual Basket Bonanza Through December 14 Our Basket Bonanza goes virtual this year! More than 70 great prizes listed online, and prices start at $3 for 10 chances Proceeds benefit the Johnstown Children’s Museum! Winners will be drawn on…

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Johnstown Area Heritage Association - Coming Up: Downtown Johnstown Culture Crawl!

Downtown Johnstown Culture Crawl Saturday, October 7, 6:00-9:00 pm We're delighted to help celebrate downtown Johnstown's cultural awakening by being part of the Third Annual Culture Crawl! This free, open house-style event will include live music,…

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Johnstown Area Heritage Association News - Richard Burkert to Retire

Richard Burkert to retire; Patty Carnevali succeeds him as president and CEO After 44 years, Richard Burkert is calling it a career! The president and CEO of the Johnstown Area Heritage Association (JAHA) has announced his retirement effective…

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Johnstown Area Heritage Association - Volunteers Needed for the AmeriServ Flood City Music Festival!

Volunteers needed for the AmeriServ Flood City Music Festival this weekend, August 4-5! JAHA's signature event, the AmeriServ Flood City Music Festival, needs you! We're looking for volunteers to work 3-hour shifts in the box office, pubs, merch…

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Johnstown Area Heritage Association - July Membership And Rental Sale

July is a great month to renew your JAHA membership or book a holiday rental! We have two great deals for you this month: Our semi-annual membership sale! Buy in July and get your membership for 15% off. When you buy a JAHA membership, you get…

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Johnstown Flood Museum: Celebrating 50 years of Heritage

Premiere: The Johnstown Flood Sunday, May 28, 8:00 pm at The State Theater The 1926 film “The Johnstown Flood” is a major achievement of the silent film era – and now, a newly-restored version of the film will have its premiere…

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New Exhibition for the AAUW Centennial!

AAUW exhibition now open! The Johnstown branch of the American Association of University Women is celebrating its centennial in 2023, and the exhibition “AAUW: Empowering Women for a Century” exhibit will be displayed in the second…

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Johnstown Area Heritage Association -The music fest lineup is out

Two great events to look forward to! Los Lobos to headline AmeriServ Flood City Music Festival August 4-5 at Peoples Natural Gas Park Last week the lineup for the AmeriServ Flood City Music Festival was revealed! The legendary Los Lobos will…

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