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22-0819_Staycation_Johnstown Flood Memorial



The catastrophic Johnstown Flood occurred on Friday, May 31, 1889. Park Ranger Elizabeth Shope relays background of the club that owned the earthen dam that gave way and tells about Clara Barton’s rescue efforts following the torrent of destruction on the Conemaugh Valley. The Johnstown Flood National Memorial’s visitor center is located at the site … Continue reading 22-0819_Staycation_Johnstown Flood Memorial


22-0715_Staycation_Jimmy Stewart Museum



Jimmy Stewart made more than 80 films and is most known for his role as George Bailey in It’s a Wonderful Life. Indiana, Pennsylvania is home to the Jimmy Stewart Museum. Executive Director Janie McKirgan says visitors get to learn more about the actor, family man and World War II pilot while exploring the spot … Continue reading 22-0715_Staycation_Jimmy Stewart Museum


22-0708_Staycation_Heritage Village of the Southern Finger Lakes



Heritage Village of the Southern Finger Lakes lets visitors glimpse what life was like as an inn keeper or traveler in the late 1700s. Sean Lukasic says a blacksmith shop, one-room school house and log cabin are also set up on the property. This summer, a special exhibit highlights the devastation and cleanup efforts 50 … Continue reading 22-0708_Staycation_Heritage Village of the Southern Finger Lakes