BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site Events X-WR-CALDESC:Upcoming events at Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT12H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:adamgibbons/ics METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:EC5CF59C-964E-1D1E-9FBFC0DCCA404CE4@nps-ical-0 SUMMARY:Costumed demonstrations DTSTAMP:20260511T023018Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T120000 DESCRIPTION:Costumed demonstrations\n\n2026 program dates:\nJune 5 to Augus t 30- Fridays through Tuesdays\nSeptember- Saturdays and Sundays\n\nCostum ed rangers conduct a variety of program offerings that vary from day to da y. They include stone cutting\, rope making and natural dyes. They are gen erally held between 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the morning and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the afternoon.\n\nThe programs are weather and staff depen dent. For additional information and to find out what program is offered o n the day of your visit\, please inquire at the visitor center or call 814 -886-6150. No reservations are required!\n\nMore info: https://www.nps.gov /alpo/planyourvisit/living-history-demonstrations.htm\n\nEvent details: ht tps://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=EC5CF59C-964E-1D1E-9F BFC0DCCA404CE4\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/alpo/planyourvisit/calen dar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/alpo/planyourvisit/living-history-demonstrations.ht m LOCATION:Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site CATEGORIES:Cultural/Craft Demonstration,Living History,Talk RRULE:UNTIL=20260830T040000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SU,FR,SA;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:EC5CF59C-964E-1D1E-9FBFC0DCCA404CE4@nps-ical-1 SUMMARY:Costumed demonstrations DTSTAMP:20260511T023018Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T160000 DESCRIPTION:Costumed demonstrations\n\n2026 program dates:\nJune 5 to Augus t 30- Fridays through Tuesdays\nSeptember- Saturdays and Sundays\n\nCostum ed rangers conduct a variety of program offerings that vary from day to da y. They include stone cutting\, rope making and natural dyes. They are gen erally held between 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the morning and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the afternoon.\n\nThe programs are weather and staff depen dent. For additional information and to find out what program is offered o n the day of your visit\, please inquire at the visitor center or call 814 -886-6150. No reservations are required!\n\nMore info: https://www.nps.gov /alpo/planyourvisit/living-history-demonstrations.htm\n\nEvent details: ht tps://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=EC5CF59C-964E-1D1E-9F BFC0DCCA404CE4\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/alpo/planyourvisit/calen dar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/alpo/planyourvisit/living-history-demonstrations.ht m LOCATION:Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site CATEGORIES:Cultural/Craft Demonstration,Living History,Talk RRULE:UNTIL=20260830T040000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SU,FR,SA;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1859D729-FECE-6D76-AFBB0DD289B53C46@nps-ical-0 SUMMARY:Lemon House Tour DTSTAMP:20260511T023018Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T120000 DESCRIPTION:Lemon House Tours\n\n2026 program dates:\nJune 5 to August 30- Fridays through Tuesdays\nSeptember- Saturdays and Sundays\n\nStaff depend ent\, a park ranger is available from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the morn ing and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the afternoon to greet visitors and answ er questions about the tavern and its operations during the days of the Al legheny Portage Railroad.\n\nNo reservations are required.\n\nThe Lemon Ho use is open Fridays through Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.\n\nMore i nfo: https://www.nps.gov/alpo/planyourvisit/living-history-demonstrations. htm\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm? id=1859D729-FECE-6D76-AFBB0DD289B53C46\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/ alpo/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/alpo/planyourvisit/living-history-demonstrations.ht m LOCATION:Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site CATEGORIES:Guided Tour,Talk RRULE:UNTIL=20260830T040000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SU,MO,TU,FR,SA;INTER VAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1859D729-FECE-6D76-AFBB0DD289B53C46@nps-ical-1 SUMMARY:Lemon House Tour DTSTAMP:20260511T023018Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T160000 DESCRIPTION:Lemon House Tours\n\n2026 program dates:\nJune 5 to August 30- Fridays through Tuesdays\nSeptember- Saturdays and Sundays\n\nStaff depend ent\, a park ranger is available from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the morn ing and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the afternoon to greet visitors and answ er questions about the tavern and its operations during the days of the Al legheny Portage Railroad.\n\nNo reservations are required.\n\nThe Lemon Ho use is open Fridays through Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.\n\nMore i nfo: https://www.nps.gov/alpo/planyourvisit/living-history-demonstrations. htm\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm? id=1859D729-FECE-6D76-AFBB0DD289B53C46\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/ alpo/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/alpo/planyourvisit/living-history-demonstrations.ht m LOCATION:Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site CATEGORIES:Guided Tour,Talk RRULE:UNTIL=20260830T040000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SU,MO,TU,FR,SA;INTER VAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:93F99A45-F44B-E2FD-7B3DC611FF38C655@nps-ical SUMMARY:Heritage Hike: Staple Bend Tunnel DTSTAMP:20260511T023018Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T170000 DESCRIPTION:Heritage Hike: Staple Bend Tunnel\n\nThis hike takes participan ts to the first railroad tunnel in America\, the Staple Bend Tunnel. On th is approximately 5-mile round trip hike\, participants will learn about th e history of the tunnel\, how it was constructed\, the Allegheny Portage R ailroad\, and much more! Several features from the days of the railroad\, including stone sleepers and culverts\, are visible.\n\nPlease note\, the interior of the Staple Bend Tunnel is closed due to a rockfall. Participan ts will still be able to view both sides of the tunnel via a path around t he side of the tunnel structure.\n\nRegistration: Reservations are require d! Please call 814-886-6150 to sign up.\n\nMore info: https://www.nps.gov/ alpo/planyourvisit/hikes.htm\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyou rvisit/event-details.htm?id=93F99A45-F44B-E2FD-7B3DC611FF38C655\n\nAll eve nts: https://www.nps.gov/alpo/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/alpo/planyourvisit/hikes.htm LOCATION:Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site CATEGORIES:Hike,Talk,Walk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:92828B80-A48D-87C1-9B49BAFC09B6C216@nps-ical SUMMARY:Evening on the Summit: Hollidaysburg Canal Personalities DTSTAMP:20260511T023018Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T200000 DESCRIPTION:Hollidaysburg Canal Personalities.\n\nThis program is presented by Jim Snyder\, president of the Blair County Genealogical Society.\n\nMo re info: https://www.nps.gov/alpo/planyourvisit/evening-on-the-summit.htm\ n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=9 2828B80-A48D-87C1-9B49BAFC09B6C216\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/alpo /planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/alpo/planyourvisit/evening-on-the-summit.htm LOCATION:Visitor center auditorium CATEGORIES:Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9619A472-D4A1-9AB0-D643DBD1E41313BF@nps-ical SUMMARY:Allegheny Portage Railroad Van Tour DTSTAMP:20260511T023018Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T170000 DESCRIPTION:Travel back in time with a park ranger on a free van tour of th e historic route of the Allegheny Portage Railroad. This tour follows the entire route of the Portage Railroad from the canal basin in Hollidaysburg to the canal basin in Johnstown. Visitors will learn how this engineering marvel was built and hear the compelling stories of the men and women who built and operated what was the most important route westward from 1834 t o 1857.\n\nIn many places the route will follow the exact path of the old Portage Railroad and will take visitors to the Staple Bend Tunnel. In addi tion\, the tour will take passengers past the Skew Arch Bridge\, the recon struction of Engine House No. 6\, the historic Lemon House\, and several h istoric culverts.\n\nThis free tour begins at 1:00 p.m. at the Allegheny P ortage Railroad National Historic Site Visitor Center on select Saturdays throughout the summer. The tour is four hours in length. Space is limited to twelve people and reservations are required.\n\n \n\nThe interior of th e van. NPS Photo.\n\nThe tour takes place in a 15-passenger van. Personal space may be limited depending on the number of participants signed up. Pl ease note that maneuvering on and off the van may be difficult.\n\nAccommo dations for children under the age of eight cannot be made due to Pennsylv ania law. The child safety law states that children eight years of age and under must be in an appropriate booster seat. Please be advised that beca use we cannot ensure that car seats are properly and safely installed on t he vans and/or the bus\, we cannot accommodate them on van tours. If a chi ld arrived at the park in a car seat\, they must always be in a car seat\, while in a motorized vehicle. No allowances will be made for "holding" ch ildren while on a van tour. Thank you for your understanding!\n\nRegistrat ion: Reservations are required! Please call 814-886-6150 to sign up.\n\nMo re info: https://www.nps.gov/alpo/planyourvisit/van-tours.htm\n\nEvent det ails: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=9619A472-D4A1 -9AB0-D643DBD1E41313BF\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/alpo/planyourvis it/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/alpo/planyourvisit/van-tours.htm LOCATION:Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site CATEGORIES:Guided Tour,Ride END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:92A94C7F-DB8D-BE11-2705321B5CA86E30@nps-ical SUMMARY:Evening on the Summit: Gallitzin Tunnels DTSTAMP:20260511T023018Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T200000 DESCRIPTION:Gallitzin Tunnels\n\nFor over 170 years\, the Gallitzin Tunnels served a critical role in the nation's transportation history. Learn abou t why they are there\, how they were built\, their operations and the comm unities that surrounded them.\n\nThis program is presented by park volunte er Brandon Sliko.\n\nMore info: https://www.nps.gov/alpo/planyourvisit/eve ning-on-the-summit.htm\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit /event-details.htm?id=92A94C7F-DB8D-BE11-2705321B5CA86E30\n\nAll events: h ttps://www.nps.gov/alpo/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/alpo/planyourvisit/evening-on-the-summit.htm LOCATION:Visitor center auditorium CATEGORIES:Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:962169D7-9B7A-1773-0D1D28D2EF318F31@nps-ical SUMMARY:Allegheny Portage Railroad Van Tour DTSTAMP:20260511T023018Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T170000 DESCRIPTION:Travel back in time with a park ranger on a free van tour of th e historic route of the Allegheny Portage Railroad. This tour follows the entire route of the Portage Railroad from the canal basin in Hollidaysburg to the canal basin in Johnstown. Visitors will learn how this engineering marvel was built and hear the compelling stories of the men and women who built and operated what was the most important route westward from 1834 t o 1857.\n\nIn many places the route will follow the exact path of the old Portage Railroad and will take visitors to the Staple Bend Tunnel. In addi tion\, the tour will take passengers past the Skew Arch Bridge\, the recon struction of Engine House No. 6\, the historic Lemon House\, and several h istoric culverts.\n\nThis free tour begins at 1:00 p.m. at the Allegheny P ortage Railroad National Historic Site Visitor Center on select Saturdays throughout the summer. The tour is four hours in length. Space is limited to twelve people and reservations are required.\n\n \n\nThe interior of th e van. NPS Photo.\n\nThe tour takes place in a 15-passenger van. Personal space may be limited depending on the number of participants signed up. Pl ease note that maneuvering on and off the van may be difficult.\n\nAccommo dations for children under the age of eight cannot be made due to Pennsylv ania law. The child safety law states that children eight years of age and under must be in an appropriate booster seat. Please be advised that beca use we cannot ensure that car seats are properly and safely installed on t he vans and/or the bus\, we cannot accommodate them on van tours. If a chi ld arrived at the park in a car seat\, they must always be in a car seat\, while in a motorized vehicle. No allowances will be made for "holding" ch ildren while on a van tour. Thank you for your understanding!\n\nRegistrat ion: Reservations are required! Please call 814-886-6150 to sign up.\n\nMo re info: https://www.nps.gov/alpo/planyourvisit/van-tours.htm\n\nEvent det ails: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=962169D7-9B7A -1773-0D1D28D2EF318F31\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/alpo/planyourvis it/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/alpo/planyourvisit/van-tours.htm LOCATION:Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site CATEGORIES:Guided Tour,Ride END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9421D729-AE7E-C90B-C50CDD04C9E83D74@nps-ical SUMMARY:Heritage Hike: Summit Level DTSTAMP:20260511T023018Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T170000 DESCRIPTION:Heritage Hike: Summit Level\n\nThe Summit Level hike is approxi mately 3 miles in length from the head of Inclined Plane 6 to near where t he Summit Hotel was in Summitville\, near the head of Inclined Plane 5. Th e Summit Level was the highest point that the Allegheny Portage Railroad c rossed the Allegheny Mountains. Participants will learn about the inclines and levels of the railroad\, how the system functioned\, the town of Summ itville\, and much more.\n\nRegistration: Reservations are required! Pleas e call 814-886-6150 to sign up.\n\nMore info: https://www.nps.gov/alpo/pla nyourvisit/hikes.htm\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/e vent-details.htm?id=9421D729-AE7E-C90B-C50CDD04C9E83D74\n\nAll events: htt ps://www.nps.gov/alpo/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/alpo/planyourvisit/hikes.htm LOCATION:Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site CATEGORIES:Hike,Talk,Walk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:92D5102E-E98D-3062-46BC1F31CBDDE61B@nps-ical SUMMARY:Evening on the Summit: A Giant in Those Days: The Life of John Whit e Geary. DTSTAMP:20260511T023018Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T200000 DESCRIPTION:A Giant in Those Days: The Life of John White Geary.\n\nThis pr ogram explores the life of John White Geary\, the Allegheny Portage Railro ad's most successful superintendent\, and his impact on America at large.\ n\nThis program is presented by park ranger Steven Lonergan.\n\nMore info: https://www.nps.gov/alpo/planyourvisit/evening-on-the-summit.htm\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=92D5102E- E98D-3062-46BC1F31CBDDE61B\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/alpo/planyou rvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/alpo/planyourvisit/evening-on-the-summit.htm LOCATION:Visitor center auditorium CATEGORIES:Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:EC771AA4-FF67-D4D7-ED174CA6D121CD33@nps-ical-0 SUMMARY:Costumed Demonstrations DTSTAMP:20260511T023018Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T120000 DESCRIPTION:Costumed programs\n\n2026 program dates:\nJune 5 to August 30- Fridays through Tuesdays\nSeptember- Saturdays and Sundays\n\nCostumed ran gers conduct a variety of program offerings that vary from day to day. The y include stone cutting\, rope making and natural dyes. They are generally held between 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the morning and 2:00 p.m. to 4:0 0 p.m. in the afternoon.\n\nThe programs are weather and staff dependent. For additional information and to find out what program is offered on the day of your visit\, please inquire at the visitor center or call 814-886-6 150. No reservations are required!\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/p lanyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=EC771AA4-FF67-D4D7-ED174CA6D121CD33\n\nA ll events: https://www.nps.gov/alpo/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=EC771AA4-FF67-D4 D7-ED174CA6D121CD33 LOCATION:Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site CATEGORIES:Cultural/Craft Demonstration,Living History,Talk RRULE:UNTIL=20260927T040000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SU,SA;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:EC771AA4-FF67-D4D7-ED174CA6D121CD33@nps-ical-1 SUMMARY:Costumed Demonstrations DTSTAMP:20260511T023018Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T160000 DESCRIPTION:Costumed programs\n\n2026 program dates:\nJune 5 to August 30- Fridays through Tuesdays\nSeptember- Saturdays and Sundays\n\nCostumed ran gers conduct a variety of program offerings that vary from day to day. The y include stone cutting\, rope making and natural dyes. They are generally held between 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the morning and 2:00 p.m. to 4:0 0 p.m. in the afternoon.\n\nThe programs are weather and staff dependent. For additional information and to find out what program is offered on the day of your visit\, please inquire at the visitor center or call 814-886-6 150. No reservations are required!\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/p lanyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=EC771AA4-FF67-D4D7-ED174CA6D121CD33\n\nA ll events: https://www.nps.gov/alpo/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=EC771AA4-FF67-D4 D7-ED174CA6D121CD33 LOCATION:Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site CATEGORIES:Cultural/Craft Demonstration,Living History,Talk RRULE:UNTIL=20260927T040000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SU,SA;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:186C4D08-02DF-5DA0-689458BD3EA17A4F@nps-ical-0 SUMMARY:Lemon House Tour DTSTAMP:20260511T023018Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T120000 DESCRIPTION:Lemon House Tours\n\n2026 program dates:\nJune 5 to August 30- Fridays through Tuesdays\nSeptember- Saturdays and Sundays\n\nStaff depend ent\, a park ranger is available from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the morn ing and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the afternoon to greet visitors and answ er questions about the tavern and its operations during the days of the Al legheny Portage Railroad.\n\nNo reservations are required.\n\nThe Lemon Ho use is open Fridays through Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.\n\nRegist er: https://www.nps.gov/alpo/planyourvisit/living-history-demonstrations.h tm\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?i d=186C4D08-02DF-5DA0-689458BD3EA17A4F\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/a lpo/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/alpo/planyourvisit/living-history-demonstrations.ht m LOCATION:Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site CATEGORIES:Guided Tour,Talk RRULE:UNTIL=20260927T040000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SU,SA;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:186C4D08-02DF-5DA0-689458BD3EA17A4F@nps-ical-1 SUMMARY:Lemon House Tour DTSTAMP:20260511T023018Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T160000 DESCRIPTION:Lemon House Tours\n\n2026 program dates:\nJune 5 to August 30- Fridays through Tuesdays\nSeptember- Saturdays and Sundays\n\nStaff depend ent\, a park ranger is available from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the morn ing and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the afternoon to greet visitors and answ er questions about the tavern and its operations during the days of the Al legheny Portage Railroad.\n\nNo reservations are required.\n\nThe Lemon Ho use is open Fridays through Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.\n\nRegist er: https://www.nps.gov/alpo/planyourvisit/living-history-demonstrations.h tm\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?i d=186C4D08-02DF-5DA0-689458BD3EA17A4F\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/a lpo/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/alpo/planyourvisit/living-history-demonstrations.ht m LOCATION:Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site CATEGORIES:Guided Tour,Talk RRULE:UNTIL=20260927T040000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SU,SA;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR