Historic Site to Host "Evening on the Summit: Dead Irish Blues"

Enjoy a night of music with Dead Irish Blues at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at the Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site.

The band is based out of Johnstown, Pa., and performs a wide range of styles, but frequently does exclusively Celtic shows. Most of the songs, except for the originals, were written by people long since deceased. The name of the band is inspired by the combination of styles and homage to deceased musicians.

This free concert is at the park amphitheater at the top of the Visitor Center parking lot. No reservations are required. In the event of rain, the program will be held in the Visitor Center theater.

Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site 

Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site is located 10 miles west of Altoona, Pennsylvania off the Gallitzin exit of US Highway 22. The park preserves portions of the first railroad crossing over the Allegheny Mountains. This unique railroad connected the eastern and western divisions of the Pennsylvania Main Line Canal.