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HISTORY & HERITAGE

Columbus Chapel & Boal Mansion and Museum

Museum

Located in beautiful Central Pennsylvania, the Boal Estate has been in the Boal family home for over 200 years, and tells the story of America as seen through eight generations of one family. The Mansion has the original furnishings, artwork, and artifacts from around the globe belonging to the original family members.
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The fourth generation, Colonel Theodore Davis Boal, called Terry, went to Europe in the 1890's and married Mathilde de Lagarde, a who inherited the Columbus Chapel and brought it to Boalsburg, PA in 1909. The estate also features the Boal Amphitheater, host to various theater acts, concerts, and craft fairs, along with beautiful lawns and gardens to host weddings and special events. Come and visit this amazing hidden gem of history!

EVENT
July 25-July 27; July 30-August 3, 2:00PM: Drop In Tours

Drop in at the Boal Mansion to get a tour!

HOURS
Wednesday-Sunday 2:00-5:00PM

GIVEAWAY
Tickets to the Boalsburg Renaissance Faire

(814) 466-6210 | office@boalmuseum.com

163 Boal estate drive, boalsburg, pa 16827

Progress Grange #96

Historical Building | Community Center

The Grange is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization based in more than 2,100 hometowns across America. We have over 150 years of history, a spirit of grassroots advocacy, and a fraternal spirit that we’re happy to share with you.

EVENT

July 27 11:00AM-1:00PM: Inspirational Rock Painting

Paint rocks, sing along to music, kids will receive goody bags.

Guided tours of the building throughout the event.

Reservations aren’t necessary but if you could send us a message that you are planning to attend we would appreciate it:
progressgrange96@gmail.com

GIVEAWAY
Goodie bags for kids.

(814) 531-6496 | progressgrange96@gmail.com

217 South Pennsylvania Avenue, Centre Hall, PA 16828
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Funding provided through a grant made possible by The Happy Valley Adventure
Bureau and the Centre County Board of Commissioners.

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