Johnstown Flood National Memorial
The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA.
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About Johnstown Flood National Memorial
The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together to aid the "Johnstown sufferers." The story of the Johnstown Flood reminds us all, "...that we must leave nothing undone for the preservation and protection of our brother men."
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Driving times from Johnstown Flood National Memorial, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Hours
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
- Mon
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tue
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wed
- Closed
- Thu
- Closed
- Fri
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Activities
Getting there
Winters can be cold and severe. Spring can be seasonable and wet. Summer can be hot with potentials for thunderstorms. Fall can be seasonal, with cold temperatures into October and November.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Johnstown Flood National Memorial?
- Popular activities include Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour, Guided Tours, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Johnstown Flood National Memorial?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site (29 min), Flight 93 National Memorial (39 min), Fort Necessity National Battlefield (1 h 39 min), Friendship Hill National Historic Site (2 h), Antietam National Battlefield (2 h 14 min), Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument (2 h 16 min).