Our Town: Port Allegany

Volunteer storytellers from Port Allegany, Pa. came together for the 83rd production in the Our Town series. Their stories capture the rich history of this friendly community. Watch as they share stories about Fair on the Square, the exotic animal rescue farm, Port Allegany beautification, alumni football, and so much more. Find out what makes Port Allegany a GREAT hometown!

From the Archives

Watch the original Our Town: Port Allegany from December 2006.

More Episodes

Smethport

Volunteer storytellers from Smethport share stories about the McKean County Historical Society Old Jail Museum, Compton’s Mom & Pop Shop, the Smethport Fire Dept., the Mansion District, Hamlin Memorial Library and so much more. Watch »

Posted on October 16, 2014

Kane

Kane’s long history unfolds as community members share stories of Thomas L. Kane and the Lobo wolves. Community pride is on full display in tales about K.A.R.E. and the library, and stories of Art in the Wilds and Wildcat Park. Watch on the PBS App »

Posted on September 9, 2021

Northern Cambria

Volunteers from the Northern Cambria area came together to capture stories of their community with video, photos, and memories. Watch »

Posted on December 8, 2017

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