History Speaks: "From Wise Women to Witches and Wicca"

Schedule

Wed, 15 Oct, 2025 at 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Railroaders Memorial Museum | Altoona, PA

Advertisement
Join the Blair County Historical Society for the eighth installment of its 2025 lecture series, now called "History Speaks!" For this lecture, guest speaker Michael Allison will take audiences on an exploration of some ghoulish history with his presentation "From Wise Women to Witches and Wicca."
This lecture will take place on Wednesday, October 15 at 7:00 pm at our event co-sponsor the Railroaders Memorial Museum. Admission to this lecture is free and open to the public, but donations are welcome!
Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Railroaders Memorial Museum, 1200 9th Ave,Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Baker Mansion

Host or Publisher Baker Mansion

Tags:

Halloween in Altoona

It's more fun with friends. Share with friends

Discover More Events in Altoona

Sci-Fi Valley Con, Part 15: October 17-19, 2025
Fri, 17 Oct at 02:00 pm Sci-Fi Valley Con, Part 15: October 17-19, 2025

1 Convention Center Dr, Altoona, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16602

WORKSHOPS FOOD-DRINKS
Ed Varner
Fri, 17 Oct at 07:00 pm Ed Varner

1411 11th Ave, Altoona, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16601

Fall 2025 Tap Class (Session 2)
Fri, 17 Oct at 07:00 pm Fall 2025 Tap Class (Session 2)

Dance Studio, Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts, Penn State Altoona

WORKSHOPS PERFORMANCES
Jaffa Cornhole Tournament
Sat, 18 Oct at 10:00 am Jaffa Cornhole Tournament

2200 Broad Ave, Altoona, PA

SPORTS TOURNAMENTS
The Beatle Maniacs
Sat, 18 Oct at 07:00 pm The Beatle Maniacs

1411 11th Ave, Altoona, PA

18th- and 19th-Century Children's History and Crafting Tea with Joanne Rodgers
Wed, 13 Aug at 02:00 pm 18th- and 19th-Century Children's History and Crafting Tea with Joanne Rodgers

3419 Oak Lane, Altoona, PA

History Speaks: "The Gallitzin Tunnels"
Wed, 20 Aug at 07:00 pm History Speaks: "The Gallitzin Tunnels"

Railroaders Memorial Museum

NONPROFIT
A Mansion Divided: The Baker Family and Blair County in the Civil War
Sun, 24 Aug at 11:00 am A Mansion Divided: The Baker Family and Blair County in the Civil War

3419 Oak Lane, Altoona, PA

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Sunday on the Lawn Concert with the 46th PA Regiment Band
Sun, 24 Aug at 02:00 pm Sunday on the Lawn Concert with the 46th PA Regiment Band

3419 Oak Lane, Altoona, PA

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Then and Now: Historical Bus Tours
Sun, 07 Sep at 01:00 pm Then and Now: Historical Bus Tours

3419 Oak Lane, Altoona, PA

History Speaks: "The 62nd PA Flag: Stories of Antietam, Gettysburg, and the Battle to be Remembered"
Wed, 17 Sep at 07:00 pm History Speaks: "The 62nd PA Flag: Stories of Antietam, Gettysburg, and the Battle to be Remembered"

Railroaders Memorial Museum

NONPROFIT
The Ghosts of Baker Mansion
Sat, 20 Sep at 07:00 pm The Ghosts of Baker Mansion

Baker Mansion

WORKSHOPS
History Speaks: "From Wise Women to Witches and Wicca"
Wed, 15 Oct at 07:00 pm History Speaks: "From Wise Women to Witches and Wicca"

Railroaders Memorial Museum

WOMENS-HISTORY-MONTH NONPROFIT
History Speaks: "Altoona's German Heritage and History"
Wed, 19 Nov at 07:00 pm History Speaks: "Altoona's German Heritage and History"

Railroaders Memorial Museum

NONPROFIT

What's Happening Next in Altoona?

Discover Altoona Events