PA Military Museum, historic sites reopen

– by Lesley Kistner

Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) will begin welcoming visitors to state-owned historic sites and museums, including the Pennsylvania Military Museum, on Friday, April 30 with reduced hours of operation and limited capacity.

In the interim, the public can continue to access museum grounds for recreation. However, all facilities remain closed — including restrooms and visitor centers. All site rules and regulations apply, along with CDC and DOH guidelines regarding masking and social distancing. Gatherings are prohibited. Buildings and grounds continue to be monitored. The museum will be open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, closed Mondays through Thursday. Additional scheduled closings and information is available on the PA Military Museum website.

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2022 Inspiration Guide

Take a Little of Happy Valley Home from a Local Farm Market

Happy Valley has such an abundance of farm markets and community supported agriculture (CSA) options that it’s easy to make “eat fresh, eat local” a way of life. Between weekly markets, CSA delivery and local farms, our family enjoys a year-round supply of meat and eggs, dairy products and seasonal vegetables, all grown or raised right here in Happy Valley.

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The Makery at the Museum Opening January 7, 2022

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Happy Valley Pivot: Boal Mansion and Columbus Chapel

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This time last year, Boal Mansion and Columbus Chapel was a flurry of holiday activities. There were candlelight tours, Gregorian chants, a Christkindl market and a British tea. But things are very different this year. “The short answer is that we’re closed,” says Bob Cameron, director of the museum. But, he says, they’ve made lemonade from this year’s lemons. “In many ways, it’s been a highly successful year.”

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

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