# Event Details

- **Event Name**: History Speaks Lecture: "What's in a Name? Exploring the History Behind Blair County Locations"
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us on Wednesday, June 17 at 7:00 PM for the next installment of our History Speaks Lecture Series titled "What's in a Name? Exploring the History Behind Blair County Locations!" For this presentation, local author and historian Kevin Stiver will explore the history and origins behind the names of different Blair County towns, neighborhoods, historic sites, and more!

This presentation will take place over at the Railroaders Memorial Museum, and admission is FREE and open to the public. However, donations to the Blair County Historical Society are welcome!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/altoona/history-speaks-lecture-whats-in-a-name-exploring-the-history-behind-blair-county-locations/200030162381428
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 38

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Altoona
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Railroaders Memorial Museum
- **lat**: 40.51395
- **long**: -78.39935
- **full address**: Railroaders Memorial Museum, 1200 9th Ave,Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is History Speaks Lecture: "What's in a Name? Exploring the History Behind Blair County Locations" being held?
  - **A:** History Speaks Lecture: "What's in a Name? Exploring the History Behind Blair County Locations" takes place on Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Railroaders Memorial Museum, 1200 9th Ave,Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing History Speaks Lecture: "What's in a Name? Exploring the History Behind Blair County Locations"?
  - **A:** History Speaks Lecture: "What's in a Name? Exploring the History Behind Blair County Locations" is organized by Baker Mansion.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** History Speaks Lecture: "What's in a Name? Exploring the History Behind Blair County Locations" is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Altoona, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If History Speaks Lecture: "What's in a Name? Exploring the History Behind Blair County Locations" sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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