America 250 Lecture and Movie Series
Join us for a series of presentations to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the United States. Each of the following events are free and open to the public and will be held at the Pennsylvania Highlands Community College – Richland Campus. Free parking in the rear of the building.
A Special Thank-You to our Sponsors:
The Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
The Johnstown Branch of the American Association of University Women
The Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Foundation
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
The Justice Bell: Tracing the Journey of a Forgotten Symbol.
Presented by Amanda Owen, The
Justice Bell Foundation.
Sponsored by the Johnstown Branch of the American Association of University Women.
After the presentation on the Justice Bell, the author will be available for a book signing.
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
Remembering Life at the San – A Special Screening
The tuberculosis sanatorium in Cresson, Cambria County closed in 1964, but former patients are still haunted by their experiences.
Many people remember the dangerous illness, the stigma of a TB diagnosis, and the landmark Western Pennsylvania hospital nicknamed “The San.”
Unprecedented access to the grounds, rare archives, and compelling interviews are woven around the memories of Chuck Felton who recalls his life as a teenage patient in the 1950s.
The American Revolution by Ken Burns. Join us for a viewing in the college auditorium on the big screen at 6:30 p.m.
September 23 – Episode 4: Conquer by a Drawn Game
The American Revolution by Ken Burns. Join us for a viewing in the college auditorium on the big screen at 6:30 p.m.
October 14 – Episode 5: The Soul of America
The American Revolution by Ken Burns. Join us for a viewing in the college auditorium on the big screen at 6:30 p.m.
November 4– Episode 6: The Most Sacred Thing