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      Penn State Altoona to host series of regional history presentations

      Penn State Altoona’s history program will host the Blair County Historical Society for a series of regional history presentations throughout the fall.

      Penn State Altoona’s history program will host the Blair County Historical Society for a series of regional history presentations throughout the fall. Pictured is Baker Mansion, located in Altoona. Credit: Jared Frederick. All Rights Reserved.

      ALTOONA, Pa. — Penn State Altoona’s history program will host the Blair County Historical Society for a series of regional history presentations throughout the fall. Lectures will take place in room 134 of the Hawthorn Building at 7 p.m. The series will include the following lectures:

      • “The Martinsburg Indian School”
        Wednesday, Sept. 20
        Presented by Jodi Stouffer and Frank Vitale IV
      • “White Ladies, Hairy Beasts, and Things that Go Bump in the Night – Urban Legends”
        Wednesday, Oct. 18
        Presented by Michael Allison
      • “Altoona in Photos 1968-1971 Part II – AHS and Railroad Areas before Urban Development”
        Wednesday, Nov. 15
        Presented by Michael Farrow

      All lectures are free and open to the public. Contact Jared Frederick at jtf5039@psu.edu with questions.

      Last Updated September 21, 2023

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