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Allegheny Portage Railroad: An On the Level Field Trip Experience that STEMs from History!


Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site invites students and teachers to explore the park on a ranger led field trip. Programs address concepts identified in the Pennsylvania Standards Aligned System for History, Geography and Science and Technology subjects in grades third through sixth. Plus, the very story of the Allegheny Portage Railroad ties in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) components and rangers provide hands on programs addressing them.

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A large house in a grassy field behind train tracks, flanked by trees
Lemon House

Tour the Lemon House

A costumed park ranger will take students through the first floor of the Lemon House.

Costumed park ranger demonstrates use of a draw knife.
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Working the Portage

Students can watch demonstrations and even "help" with the construction of the Allegheny Portage Railroad!

Engine House Six Exhibit Shelter sits at the top of the incline reproduction track
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Incline No. 6/Engine House No. 6 Exhibit

Students can tour the Engine House No. 6 Exhibit Shelter to see how freight and people were moved up and down the inclined planes.

Last updated: January 25, 2026

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110 Federal Park Road
Gallitzin, PA 16641

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814 886-6150

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