Christopher Columbus In Central Pa? So Much History In One Museum!

– by Columbus Chapel & Boal Mansion Museum

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Visit the fabulous Columbus Chapel & Boal Mansion Museum, opened in 1953 and now open year‑round by reservation.

Discover Renaissance art alongside thousands of historical artifacts, antique furniture, turn‑of‑the century fashions, military weapons and artifacts ranging from the Medieval period through World War I, and even pioneer carriages, all collected by the Boal family of Boalsburg.

Information on guided tours, theatrical events, concerts, festivals, wedding venues and much more: see boalmuseum.com, FB: Boal Mansion Museum, TW: @BoalMuseum.

There’s much more to discover in the Dispatch.

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History

The Centre Furnace Mansion

The historic Centre Furnace Mansion is a beautifully restored and furnished 19th century iron master’s mansion listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Mansion and adjoiningFurnace Stackstand as a testament to two of the most important economic and developmental facets of Centre County history: the 18th century origins of the iron making industry and the 19th century founding of the Pennsylvania State University. The site features several acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, historic trees, and heirloom gardens and is a perfect venue for weddings, gatherings and meetings.

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Events

200th anniversary of Philipsburg’s Old Mud Church to be celebrated on-line

The planned events for the 200th anniversary of Philipsburg’s Old Mud Church will not be taking place over the summer of 2020 due to restrictions of the COVID-19 epidemic. But this doesn’t mean the old church has been forgotten. A number of on-line celebrations will be hosted on the new website of the Philipsburg Historical Foundation, soon to be announced.

The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau publishes up-to-date event information at HappyValley.com/events

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