The Eagle Iron Works and Curtain Village received grant funds to help improve access and increase an herb garden that is four decades old.

A new 47-foot-long photographic streetscape of contemporary College Avenue from University Drive to Atherton Street is now on permanent public exhibit in the State College Municipal Building.

Experience history come to life this summer in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. From Friday, June 6, to Sunday, June 8, join fellow history enthusiasts for the Civil War Weekend at locations throughout this historic town, including the statue of Governor Andrew G. Curtin.

On April 18, 2025—exactly 250 years after Paul Revere’s historic midnight ride—Centre County will have a unique opportunity to join a nationwide moment of reflection, unity, and inspiration.

Get a sense of Penn State's rich history with this guide to 15 historic structures. Each one has a unique tale to tell about the founding of Penn State.

The exhibit I Am a Penn Stater: Nittany Lions in World War II is located in the Museum's second-floor changing exhibition gallery and will run until June 1, 2025. If you have an interest in seeing this once-in-a-lifetime exhibit, you have until the end of May.

The initiation cycles of the Bidjogo people of the Bissagos Islands of Guinea-Bissau make use of a variety of powerful creatures from the land and sea, including sharks, hippopotami, swordfish, and bovines. Each set of islands utilizes different creatures and has somewhat different initiation procedures

Celebrate the season with an open house on Sunday, December 8 between 11:00 and 4:00! Colerain Forges Mansion will be decorated, the piano tuned for carols. Simple Gifts will be playing music at 1 p.m. and festive characters from Adam Swartz Puppets will be our guests. Cut some holly, come in from the cold, hear some history, enjoy some cookies, and maybe buy some gifts.

Step into the past with the "Iron Works of Happy Valley, PA" Adventure Lab! Created by the Happy Valley PA GeoTour volunteers, this unique scavenger hunt takes you to 10 historical locations that shaped Happy Valley’s rich iron industry. Perfect for families, friends, and solo explorers, this journey unveils the legacy of Pennsylvania’s ironworks, blending history with adventure.