Highwater & History
Highwater & History in Johnstown, PA
View Dates & BookTRIP INCLUDES: Transportation, step on guide, Flood Museum, Luncheon, Tour, Meal Gratuities & Taxes
**Guide & Driver gratuities are not included.
Itinerary
7:00 AM Depart from At Home Store Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg
7:30 AM Depart from Penn Harris, Camp Hill
10:00 AM Arrive in Johnstown for a day of tours. On May 31, 1889 the South Fork Dam collapsed, causing a catastrophic flood. The most deadly flood in American History, more than 2,200 lost lives. Hear the stories, see the high water marks and explore today’s Johnstown, PA.
Meet your step on guide for the day and enjoy the Johnstown Flood Museum. Everything you ever wanted to know about this historic event.
Enjoy an included mid-day dinner at Rizzo’s of Windber.
With your guide, explore the Johnstown Flood National Memorial and visitor’s center, Drive through the village of St. Michael’s to see homes that were part of Southfork Hunting & Fishing Club, Visit the Grandview Cemetery to see nearly 800 graves of unknown victims of the flood.
4:30 PM Depart Johnstown. Rest/ meal stop en route “on own”
8:00 PM Approximate return to Penn Harris, Camp Hill
8:30 PM Approximate return to Harrisburg
L=Lunch
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Hill | Penn Harris - Near the Pool 1150 Camp Hill Bypass | View |
| Harrisburg-At Home Store | 5070 Jonestown Rd. Harrisburg, PA 17112 Park in lot closest to Best Buy | View |
