Johnstown Flood National Memorial
Pennsylvania
Free entry
The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together to aid the "Johnstown sufferers." The story of the Johnstown Flood reminds us all, "...that we must leave nothing undone for the preservation and protection of our brother men."
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No entrance fee.
Hours
Hours of Operations The Visitor Center is closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Visitor Center is open Fridays through Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Park grounds and trails are open daily from sunrise to sunset. The Visitor Center is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. "All Park Hours" reflects the hours of operation for the Visitor Center.
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Things to do
Attend an Evening on the Lake Presentation
Path of the Flood Van Tours
Attend a Tales of the Great Flood Presentation
Hike with a ranger through the ruins of the South Fork Dam
May 31 Anniversary
Club House and Cottage Row Walking Tours
Learn about the Johnstown Flood in the Visitor Center
View the park film "Black Friday."
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Johnstown Flood National Memorial Visitor Center
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