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"LINCOLN FOR ALL AGES"
04/19 - 10/31/2008
Baker Mansion is proud to present their 2008 exhibit - "Lincoln For All Ages". The exhibit is open to the public during normal Mansion hours: April 19 to May 24 - Saturdays, from 1 to 4:30 p.m.; May 27 to August 31 - Tuesday through Saturday, from 1 to 4:30 p.m.; and September 6 to October 25 - Saturdays from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Admission is $4.00 for adults, $3.50 for students and senior citizens, and $2.00 for children aged 5 to 12. Group rates are available but should be scheduled at least one week in advance by calling the Society office at 814-942-3916.

MOVIE NIGHT AT BAKER MANSION
07/26/2008
"National Treasure" will be the featured movie on the lawn of Baker Mansion, starting at dusk, around 9:15 or 9:30. 1/2 price tours of Baker Mansion will be offered starting at 8:00 p.m. Hot dogs, popcorn, candy and soft drinks will be available for purchase. No alcoholic beverages are permitted on the grounds. Please bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating comfort. Restroom facilities and the museum gift shop will be open during the course of the evening.

SUMMER CONCERT ON THE LAWN -- THE LOGAN VALLEY CENTENNIAL BAND
07/27/2008

SUMMER CONCERT ON THE LAWN -- THE SERVELLO FAMILY
08/03/2008

SUMMER CONCERT ON THE LAWN -- DON GOODMAN AND THE ALTOONA COMMUNITY BAND
08/10/2008

SUMMER CONCERT ON THE LAWN -- HOLLIDAYSBURG ALUMNI BAND
08/17/2008

SUMMER CONCERT ON THE LAWN -- JEANNE BOLGER
08/24/2008

MOVIE NIGHT AT BAKER MANSION
08/30/2008
"National Treasure 2" will be the featured movie on the lawn of Baker Mansion, starting at dusk, around 9:15 or 9:30. 1/2 price tours of Baker Mansion will be offered starting at 8:00 p.m. Hot dogs, popcorn, candy and soft drinks will be available for purchase. No alcoholic beverages are permitted on the grounds. Please bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating comfort. Restroom facilities and the museum gift shop will be open during the course of the evening. In the event of rain, the Movie Night will be rescheduled for Saturday, July 5th.

SUMMER CONCERT ON THE LAWN -- ALTOONA AREA HIGH SCHOOL BAND
08/31/2008

GHOST STORIES AT THE MANSION
10/10 & 11/2008
Jan Kinney and the Allegheny Storytellers return for another season of their spine-tingling stories. You have the option to tour Baker Mansion before the stories, or come only to hear the stories. Reservations recommended.

GHOST STORIES AT THE MANSION
10/25/2008
Tour Baker Mansion then hear the tales of fright for an autumn night. Or, if you want, just come prepared for the scare of your life and hear the stories only. Reservations recommended.

MURDER MYSTERY TOUR
10/31 & 11/1/2008
Baker Mansion -- if you missed our Valentine Murder Mystery, you have a chance to test your sleuthing skills at our Fall Mystery Tour. Details pending.

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY TOURS
12/06 & 07/2008
Baker Mansion -- details pending.

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY TOURS
12/13 & 14/2008
Baker Mansion -- details pending.

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