History Speaks Lecture: "My Grandfather's War: From Pennsylvania to Germany"

Schedule

Wed, 11 Nov, 2026 at 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

Railroaders Memorial Museum | Altoona, PA

Advertisement
Join the Blair County Historical Society for a special Veterans Day History Speaks lecture with Mark Frederick titled "My Grandfather's War: From Pennsylvania to Germany" on Wednesday, November 11 at 7:00 PM! This presentation will explore Mark's grandfather's military service during World War II and reflect on how his service ties into the themes of Veterans Day.
Admission to this event is FREE and open to the public, but donations to the Blair County Historical Society are welcome!
Advertisement

Where is it happening?

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

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
Baker Mansion
Host or PublisherBaker Mansion

Tags

Veterans-day in Altoona

Ask AI if this event suits you

Keep exploring

Discover more events in Altoona

More concerts, festivals, nightlife and things to do happening near you.

Sat, 21 Nov at 10:00 am 2026 Hope For Our Heroes Craft Show

Jaffa Shrine

Sun, 29 Nov at 09:00 am Holiday Bowl/Central PA Junior Gold Shootout

Holiday Bowl Altoona

SPORTS
Fri, 04 Dec at 09:00 pm MWA 2026 Extreme Tour @ Funky Claud's

1524 E Walton Ave, Altoona, PA 16602

SPORTS
Sat, 05 Dec at 07:30 pm Blair Concert Chorale Winter Concert | 12/5/26

First Lutheran Church

FITNESS CONCERTS
Fri, 05 Jun Along the Broadway | Historical Lecture Series

Railroaders Memorial Museum

NONPROFIT
Wed, 15 Jul at 07:00 pm History Speaks Lecture: "Before Their Stories Fade: Remembering Local Veterans"

Railroaders Memorial Museum

Thu, 16 Jul at 02:00 pm America "2-5-Tea" Talk with The Skirted Soldier

3419 Oak Lane, Altoona, PA

Fri, 17 Jul at 08:00 pm Movie Night at the Ballpark: Hamilton

1000 Park Ave, Altoona, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16602

ENTERTAINMENT ART
Sun, 19 Jul at 02:00 pm Sunday on the Lawn Concert with The American Mood

3419 Oak Lane, Altoona, PA

CONCERTS MUSIC
Sat, 25 Jul at 12:10 pm Blair County African American Heritage Festival

1401 11th ave, Altoona, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16602

FESTIVALS
Sun, 26 Jul at 02:00 pm Sunday on the Lawn Concert with The Altoona Community Band

3419 Oak Lane, Altoona, PA

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Sun, 02 Aug at 02:00 pm Sunday on the Lawn Concert with Acoustic Express

3419 Oak Lane, Altoona, PA

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Mon, 03 Aug at 06:00 pm Vacation Bible School

2010 4th St, Altoona, PA

Sun, 09 Aug at 02:00 pm Sunday on the Lawn Concert with The Altoona Brass Collective

3419 Oak Lane, Altoona, PA

CONCERTS MUSIC
Sun, 16 Aug at 02:00 pm Sunday on the Lawn Concert with Firewheel Music

3419 Oak Lane, Altoona, PA

CONCERTS MUSIC
Wed, 19 Aug at 07:00 pm History Speaks Lecture: "The History of Lakemont Park"

Railroaders Memorial Museum

NONPROFIT
Sat, 29 Aug at 11:00 am A Mansion Divided: The Baker Family and Blair County in the Civil War (Living History Weekend)

3419 Oak Lane, Altoona, PA

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Sun, 30 Aug at 02:00 pm Sunday on the Lawn Concert with the 46th PA Regiment Band

3419 Oak Lane, Altoona, PA

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Sat, 05 Sep at 10:00 am Civil War Reenactment

1200 9th Ave, Altoona, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16602

Wed, 16 Sep at 07:00 pm History Speaks Presentation: "A History of the PRR and Its Altoona Works Operations"

Railroaders Memorial Museum

NONPROFIT

What's Happening Next in Altoona?

Discover Altoona Events