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Johnstown Flood Museum. On May 31, 1889, a neglected dam and a phenomenal storm led to a catastrophe in which 2,209 people died. It’s a story of great tragedy, but also of triumphant recovery. Visit the Johnstown Flood Museum, which is operated by the Johnstown Area Heritage Association, to find out more about this shocking episode in ...
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Admission to the Johnstown Flood Museum is $10 for adults,...
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Help keep the story of the Johnstown Flood alive for a new...
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Learn about the 1889 Johnstown Flood and its impact on the city's history and culture at this museum. Find out how to buy tickets, plan your visit and save with Museums for All and Johnstown Heritage Pass.
Visit the Johnstown Flood Museum, which is operated by the Johnstown Area Heritage Association, to find out more about this shocking episode in American history. It features an Academy Award-winning documentary, artifacts, exhibits and more.
Learn about the 1889 flood that devastated Johnstown, PA and killed 2,209 people. Explore exhibits, ruins, tours and hikes at this national memorial.
Help keep the story of the Johnstown Flood alive for a new generation! David McCullough, author of The Johnstown Flood, has endorsed our $2.5 million campaign to refurbish and renovate the Johnstown Flood Museum, as seen below.
Visit the museum that recreates the 1889 flood with artifacts, a relief map and an Oscar-winning documentary. Learn how Johnstown recovered from the disaster with the help of Andrew Carnegie and others.
A visit to the Johnstown Flood National Memorial allows the visitor to take in the scope and size of the disaster, to see the ruins of the South Fork Dam, and to formulate their own conclusions as to who or what exactly was responsible for the destruction of the South Fork Dam.
