Join the Pennsylvania Military Museum on Thursday, June 12, from 7-8PM for its speaker series, History After Hours. Author Brady Crytzer will present on the history of the American Revolution in Western Pennsylvania, highlighting the stories of rebels, redcoats, and Indigenous people. Crytzer has penned several books including, Hessians: Mercenaries, Rebels, and the War for British America and The Whiskey Rebellion: A Distilled History of an American Crisis. This one-hour lecture will take place at the Country Inn & Suites at 1357 East College Avenue, State College. The author will conduct a book signing afterwards. This event is free and open to the public. Donations are encouraged. Contributions benefit the Pennsylvania Military Museum. This lecture series is proudly made possible by the generosity of Altoona's Lawruk Builders Incorporated.

Join the Pennsylvania Military Museum on Saturday, June 14, from 1-3PM for Hell on Wheels: A Guided Armor Tour. From Knights to Ironclads to Tanks, armor has transformed warfare and society. Explore vehicles of the past, including the M4 Sherman Tank, the M42 Duster, the M59 APC, and the M60A3 Tank. Participants will learn of their technicalities and operators. The tour will start at the M4 beside the main parking lot and conclude at the M60. Attendees are expected to dress appropriately for the weather and have proper footwear due to uneven terrain. Visitors will not be permitted to climb or enter the vehicles. The tour will happen rain or shine, unless deemed unsafe by staff. In the event of inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, the program will be canceled or rescheduled. If so, participants will be contacted via email or social media. Admission is $15 per person and all sales are final. Proceeds benefit the Pennsylvania Military Museum.

Join the Blair County Historical Society and the Pennsylvania Military Museum on Friday, June 20, for Civil War to Civil Rights. This free presentation will explore Civil War era Blair County and the African American experience. Dr. Jared Frederick, a Penn State Altoona History professor, will provide a broad overview of the Antebellum Era, the events that led up to the American Civil War, and how those events affected the people of Pennsylvania. Mark Frederick, director of "Blair County: A People's History," and educator at the Pennsylvania Military Museum, will showcase segments of his award-winning film, featuring freedom seekers, USCT veterans, and the iconic War Governors' Conference. Harriett Gaston and Dustin Smith will guide attendees on tours of Baker Mansion's African American Heritage and Civil War exhibits. These presenters will also be attending Blair County's Juneteenth Jubilee Commemoration on Saturday, June 21 from 1-3PM.

Join the Blair County African American Heritage Project, Pennsylvania Military Museum, Blair County Historical Society, Blair County NAACP, and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Altoona, Pennsylvania on Saturday, June 21, from 1-3PM for Blair County's Juneteenth Jubilee. Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, commemorates the emancipation of slaves in America. The holiday was first celebrated in Texas, where on June 19, 1865, enslaved people were declared free under the terms of the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation. This second annual commemoration for freedom fighters will consist of history, scripture, prayers, and musical performances. Proceeds benefit the African American Heritage Festival and the preservation of Eastern Light Cemetery, where veterans of the United States Colored Troops are buried. Local Historia will also be conducting Civil War Altoona Walking Tours at both 5PM and 8PM, starting at Levity Brewing Company.

Join the Pennsylvania Military Museum and Local Historia on Saturday, August 2, at 6PM for Vietnam Remembered: A Cemetery Lantern Tour. History professor Jared Frederick will guide patrons through the Boalsburg Cemetery, highlighting stories of veterans and their families. All tours begin at the “Honors to the Fallen” monument located at 305 North Church Street, Boalsburg. Attendees are expected to dress appropriately for the weather and have proper footwear due to uneven terrain. The tour will happen rain or shine, unless deemed unsafe by staff. In the event of inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, the program will be canceled or rescheduled. If so, participants will be contacted via email or social media at least one hour in advance. Tickets can only be purchased through Local Historia. Admission is $15 per person and all sales are final. Proceeds benefit the Pennsylvania Military Museum.

Join the Pennsylvania Military Museum on Saturday, September 6, from 1-3PM for Hell on Wheels: Guided Armor Tours. From Knights to Ironclads to Tanks, come hear of the armor that transformed warfare and society. Explore vehicles of the past, including the M4 Sherman Tank, the M42 Duster, the M59 APC, and the M60A3 Tank. Participants will learn of their technicalities and their operators. Tours will start at the M4 and conclude at the M60. Attendees are expected to dress appropriately for the weather and have proper footwear due to uneven terrain. The tour will happen rain or shine, unless deemed unsafe by staff. In the event of inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, the program will be canceled or rescheduled. If so, participants will be contacted via email or social media at least one hour in advance. Admission is $15 per person and all sales are final. Proceeds benefit the Pennsylvania Military Museum.

Join the Pennsylvania Military Museum on Thursday, September 11, from 7-8PM for its speaker series, History After Hours. Author Scott Hartwig will present on his book, I Dread the Thought of the Place: The Battle of Antietam and the End of the Maryland Campaign. By using letters written by participants, Hartwig will share battlefield experiences and explore how veterans coped with their trauma. He also penned To Antietam Creek: The Maryland Campaign of September 1862. This one-hour lecture will take place at the Country Inn & Suites at 1357 East College Avenue, State College. The author will conduct a book signing afterwards. Other museum merchandise will also be available for purchase. This event is free and open to the public. Donations are encouraged. Contributions benefit the Pennsylvania Military Museum. This lecture series is proudly made possible by the generosity of Altoona's Lawruk Builders Incorporated.

Join the Pennsylvania Military Museum and Local Historia on Saturday, October 24, at 7PM for Honors to the Fallen: A Cemetery Lantern Tour. History professor Jared Frederick will guide patrons through the Boalsburg Cemetery, highlighting stories of veterans and their families. All tours begin at the “Honors to the Fallen” monument located at 305 North Church Street, Boalsburg. Attendees are expected to dress appropriately for the weather and have proper footwear due to uneven terrain. The tour will happen rain or shine, unless deemed unsafe by staff. In the event of inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, the program will be canceled or rescheduled. If so, participants will be contacted via email or social media at least one hour in advance. Tickets can only be purchased through Local Historia. Admission is $15 per person and all sales are final. Proceeds benefit the Pennsylvania Military Museum.

Join the Pennsylvania Military Museum on Saturday, October 25, at 2PM for the program, They Fell Silent: A Guided Shrine Tour. At the onset of World War I, Theodore Boal, a prominent citizen of Centre County, privately-funded a machine gun company for the Pennsylvania National Guard. Boal later dedicated the 28th Infantry Division National Shrine to the fallen in 1919. Guests will learn of those brave individuals whose memories are etched in stone. Attendees are expected to dress appropriately for the weather and have proper footwear due to uneven terrain. The tour will happen rain or shine, unless deemed unsafe by staff. In the event of inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, the program will be canceled or rescheduled. If so, participants will be contacted via email or social media at least one hour in advance. Admission is $15 per person and all sales are final. Proceeds benefit the Pennsylvania Military Museum.

Join the Pennsylvania Military Museum on Thursday, November 13, from 7-8PM for its speaker series, History After Hours. Author Jeff Shaara will present on his book, The Frozen Hours: A Novel of the Korean War. In November 1950, Allied forces, already battling cold weather, found themselves caught completely off guard as Chinese forces advance around the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea. American soldiers were soon on the brink of complete annihilation. This one-hour lecture will take place at the Country Inn & Suites at 1357 East College Avenue, State College. The author will conduct a book signing afterwards. Other museum merchandise will also be available for purchase. This event is free and open to the public. Donations are encouraged. Contributions benefit the Pennsylvania Military Museum. This lecture series is proudly made possible by the generosity of Altoona's Lawruk Builders Incorporated.

Join the Pennsylvania Military Museum on Saturday, November 15, from 1-3PM for Hell on Wheels: Guided Armor Tours. From Knights to Ironclads to Tanks, come hear of the armor that transformed warfare and society. Explore vehicles of the past, including the M4 Sherman Tank, the M42 Duster, the M59 APC, and the M60A3 Tank. Participants will learn of their technicalities and their operators. Tours will start at the M4 and conclude at the M60. Attendees are expected to dress appropriately for the weather and have proper footwear due to uneven terrain. The tour will happen rain or shine, unless deemed unsafe by staff. In the event of inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, the program will be canceled or rescheduled. If so, participants will be contacted via email or social media at least one hour in advance. Admission is $15 per person and all sales are final. Proceeds benefit the Pennsylvania Military Museum.

Join the Pennsylvania Army National Guard and the Pennsylvania Military Museum on Sunday, May 17, from 12PM-3:30PM for The 28th Infantry Division Remembrance Ceremony. Founded in 1879, the 28th Infantry Division is the oldest continuously serving unit in the United States Army. Since 1919, typically a week before Memorial Day, service members of the division visit their national shrine, continuing a long tradition of honoring the “Iron Division” and commemorating its fallen comrades. This ceremonial occasion typically features remarks from dignitaries, equipment displays, an artillery gun salute, and music by the 28th Infantry Division Band. Come watch the military parade, meet Gold Star families, and learn of the soldiers whose names are etched in stone. The Pennsylvania Military Museum’s information booth will be open from 11AM-4PM. This event is free and open to the public. Donations are encouraged. Proceeds benefit the Pennsylvania Military Museum.

Join A Soldier’s Hands, Carry the Load, and the Pennsylvania Military Museum on Saturday, May 23, from 8AM-9:30AM for A Walk to Remember Our Fallen. Attend a morning of remembrance and reflection as the community gathers around Gold Star families. Starting at 8AM, attendees can participate in the Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem. An opening prayer and remarks will occur afterwards. At 8:30AM, the Somber Walk begins. There will be activities available for all ages including: note writing for care packages, creating poppy flowers, and coloring pictures. Veteran organizations will be on-site for support and guidance. The Pennsylvania Military Museum’s information booth will be open from 8AM-4PM. Patriotic music and a 21-gun salute will conclude the event. This annual walk is free and open to the public. Event proceeds benefit A Soldier’s Hands, a non-profit organization that supports deployed service members. Learn more and register via the link.

Join the Pennsylvania Military Museum and Local Historia on Saturday, May 23, at 6:30PM for The Civil War Remembered: A Cemetery Tour. History professor Jared Frederick will guide patrons through the Boalsburg Cemetery, highlighting stories of veterans and their families. All tours begin at the “Honors to the Fallen” Monument (the Three Ladies Statue) located at 305 North Church Street, Boalsburg. Attendees are expected to dress appropriately for the weather and have proper footwear due to uneven terrain. The tour will happen rain or shine, unless deemed unsafe by staff. In the event of inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, the program will be canceled or rescheduled. If so, participants will be contacted via email or social media at least one hour in advance. Tickets can only be purchased through Local Historia. Admission is $15 per person and all sales are final. Proceeds benefit the Pennsylvania Military Museum.