In 2026, our nation will pause to observe a remarkable milestone: the 250th anniversary of American independence. From coast to coast, communities are preparing commemorations that honor the resilience, sacrifice and hope that shaped our country’s beginnings. Here in the Raystown Lake Region…
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The Raystown Lake Region boasts some of the nation’s most significant contributions to America’s Industrial Revolution. The rich history of the resources - and people - here are well-curated and on display at tourist destinations like the East Broad Top Railroad, Broad Top Area Coal Miners Museum…
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The Raystown Lake you have come to know and love was not built in a day. Rather, it has been changing and evolving since its completion 50 years ago. The area has seen plenty of growth from its opening as just a dam to its current state with hydroelectric facilities, 11 boat launches, 14 playgrounds…
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Take a step back in time Sept. 16 to museums in the Raystown Lake Region Museums all over Huntingdon County and beyond are coming together to give visitors and community members the opportunity to take a step back in time and visit - or revisit - all the historical sites in the region. The best…
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History of manufacturing, tourism showcases region's resilience From the late 1700s to the mid-1900s, the Industrial Revolution was in full swing and many new manufacturing processes took shape. America was ravenous for iron, then for steel, and the rich resources found in the hills and valleys of…
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Local ties to the Centennial Celebration of the ratification of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote ANNE DORIS CHISHOLM | 1863-1918 First-person narration by Juniata College Assistant Communications Director/History Enthusiast, April Hearn-Feagley My name is Anne Dorris Chisolm. I…
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