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The Boalsburg Village Conservancy
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The web site for the BVC is http://boalmuseum.com/bvc.htm Latest news: The Boalsburg Bicentenary http://boalmuseum.com/200th.htm
For the schedule of upcoming Boalsburg 200th celebration events, click here
For information about the next meeting of the board of the Boalsburg Village Conservancy contact BVC President John Wainright at mgbjohn@comcast.net or (814) 466-7813.
2008 Annual Meeting of Boalsburg Village Conservancy Presents History, Awards for Design and Boal Mansion Donation to Boalsburg 200th. Cameron, Thomas and Manbeck Elected To Board. At the annual meeting of the Boalsburg Village Conservancy at Duffy’s Tavern on December 7, 2008, Connie Randolph presented her research so far into the earliest land records of Boalsburg and awards were presented for design contributions to the character and ambience of the Boalsburg community.
Photo: Connie Randolph presents deeds from 1764 to the land on which Boalsburg was founded
The Golden Hammer Award for design contributions to the character and ambience of the Boalsburg community was presented to two business sites: “Riley on Main,” 101 East Main Street and the building at 101 West Main Street in Boalsburg, containing the stores “Your Perfect Fit” and “N’Vy.” All the businesses are recent additions to the historic Boalsburg village square.
Photo, left: Conservancy President Christopher Lee (left) presents the award to Diane Dillon, manager of “Riley on Main,” 101 East Main Street in Boalsburg.
Photo, below: Conservancy President Christopher Lee (far left) presents the Golden Hammer Award to owners of building at the 101 West Main Street in Boalsburg, containing the stores “Your Perfect Fit” and “N’Vy,” from the left: Katie Ellis, Pam Thomas, Cliff Thomas, Dave Glickman, Ginny Glickman and Tom Ellis.
Also at the annual meeting, Christopher Lee (left, in photo on left) on behalf of the Boal Mansion Museum presented Boalsburg Village Conservancy treasurer Robert Flipse with a donation of $750.00 for the Boalsburg 200th Celebration being organized by the Conservancy. The money was raised by the annual October ball at the Boal Mansion Museum.
Elected for three year BVC board terms beginning January 2009 were Bob Cameron and Pam Thomas, both of West Main Street in Boalsburg, and Harvey Manbeck, who lives on the Hill. All three are already at work on projects for the Boalsburg 200th. Boalsburg Bicentenary. Help celebrate Boalsburg's 200th birthday. For details, click here. For the December 2007 BVC Newsletter, click here. To make a tax-deductible donation to the Boalsburg Village Conservancy, click here. The purpose of the Boalsburg Village Conservancy: (Revision adopted January 31, 1995) Since the distinctive character of the Village of Boalsburg in Harris Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, reflects the area's rich historical heritage, the purposes of the conservancy shall be: 1) To help in preserving the historical resources of the village and the Township. 2. To stimulate awareness of and interest in this area's historic past. For a copy of the Constitution (bylaws) of the Boalsburg Village Conservancy, click here.
Boalsburg's 144th Annual Memorial Day - Festivities and Service -- Monday, May 26, 2008.
The Cracker Barrel Conversation on Sunday April 15, 2007 at the Boalsburg Fire Hall on East Pine Street was a resounding success! For photos (thanks to Greg Fredericks), click here. At the same gathering, the kick-off planning meeting for the Boalsburg 200th generated many good people and ideas. A first meeting of the planning committee will be called to order soon. Any group or person interested in taking part in planning the Boalsburg Bicentenary, contact Chris Lee at (814) 466-9266 or chris@boalmuseum.com.
For photos of the 12/10/06 BVC annual meeting, click here. For other events, access community calendar at boalsburgvillage.com An invitation: A message from The Boalsburg Village Conservancy PO Box 451, Boalsburg PA 16827 On the web at http://boalmuseum.com/bvc.htm October 1, 2007 Dear Neighbors: The Boalsburg Village Conservancy (BVC) serves Boalsburg and the entire Harris Township community in many diverse ways. Our mission is to help to preserve the historical resources of Boalsburg Village and Harris Township and to stimulate awareness of and interest in this area’s historic past. Our newsletter details some of the ways we do this and the community organizations we nourish. We hope you will enjoy reading about what’s happening and what’s coming up, and will want to join in the fun! You can support the Conservancy in its efforts simply by sending a contribution—use the membership form below—and by coming to the annual meeting (see above). Or you can lend your intellect and muscle to any number of events and groups. Or all of the above! If an activity captures your interest, just email the person who wrote the article. Many people who work in State College and live in Harris Township, when asked where they live, reply “Boalsburg.” It’s a beautiful village in a fine township, both kept that way by people like you who care. We hope to see you or hear from you soon! Sincerely yours, Christopher Lee, President, Boalsburg Village Conservancy
The 2007 Board of Directors of the Boalsburg Village Conservancy:
Chris Lee, John Wainright, Scott Culbertson, Cindy Shaler, Maria Capparelli, Patty DeVecka, Earl Kesler, Chenzie Grignano, Annie-hannah Mancini
The 2007 Board of Directors of the Boalsburg Village Conservancy:
Click here to see the latest BVC Newsletter The Boalsburg Village Conservancy. You can join in by filling out this application! OR by filling out the form below: The Boalsburg Village Conservancy The Boalsburg Village Conservancy was founded in 1973. You can join in! See the information below. Since the distinctive character of the village of Boalsburg in Harris Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, reflects the area's rich historical heritage, the purpose of the Boalsburg Village Conservancy is 1. to help in preserving the historical resources of Boalsburg Village and Harris Township and 2. to stimulate awareness of and interest in this area's historic past. Soon after its founding that, the Conservancy took over the administration of the annual Boalsburg Memorial Day Service from the Township.
Above: The 5:45 PM walk to the cemetery for the annual Memorial Day Service The Conservancy founded the Day in Towne Memorial Day festival in 1974. This festival annually attracts up to 20,000 people to Boalsburg Village, the Boal Mansion and the Pennsylvania Military Museum with food, music and crafts. The Conservancy founded the present community Memorial Day Committee in 1978 and names its chairperson each year.
Above: Children wind the may pole on the diamond on Memorial Day In the mid-1970's the Conservancy led the effort to rezone the center of the Boalsburg Village from Commercial to Village District, a mix of residential and commercial uses consistent with the historic character of the Village. In 1976, the Conservancy organized the Harris Township celebration of America's Bicentennial.
Above: Christopher Lee reads the Declaration of Independence in 1976 on the diamond in Boalsburg for America's Bicentennial. Chris is a descendant of Richard Henry Lee of Virginia, who offered the motion in Congress on June 7, 1776, that became the Declaration of Independence. The Conservancy founded the Boalsburg Heritage Museum as a separate non-profit organization in 1982.
Above: Early days of the Boalsburg School (top) and the Boal Band (bottom). At present, the Conservancy is organizing a celebration of the bicentenary of Boalsburg's founding in 1808. Anyone who is interested in their community and in the objectives of the Conservancy is eligible for membership, regardless of age or place of residence.
To
join as a member, send a check to "Boalsburg Village
Conservancy" for $15 annual membership, $30 family membership or $300
life membership to: When sending your membership donation, please indicate what special events or activities sponsored by the Conservancy (see below) you are interested in helping out with or if you would like to be a volunteer tour guide in the village or at one of Boalsburg's museums (see below). Larger donations or bequests to the Conservancy are always welcome to help accomplish the above-stated purpose. The Boalsburg Village Conservancy is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation. Donations are fully tax-deductible. Boalsburg Village Conservancy web site: http://boalmuseum.com/bvc.htm For more information, contact the Conservancy board. Here are the members for 2007. All phone numbers are area code 814: President, Chris Lee, office@boalmuseum.com (814) 466-9266.
Here are some things the Boalsburg Village Conservancy does in which you may want to take part. The activity is followed by the contact person for that activity (contact information is above). Just make the contact and get involved. It’s a party with a purpose! 1. Publications and histories : Chair : Maria Capparelli, with Cindy Shaler (see email addresses above) 2. Events (overall coordination): Jim Keener 3. Memorial Day, Monday, May 39, 2006: John Wainright 4. Boalsburg Hometown Christmas, Sunday, December 2, 2007: Ann Hoffman, 814-466-7811 5. Cultural Heritage Festival, Saturday, October 11, 2008: Chris Lee and Maria Capparelli 6. Community Relations: 7. Membership database, fund raising, and newsletter: Chair: John Wainright, with Scott Culbertson and Chris Lee 8. Village Forum Liaison: Chris Lee 9. Township Relations: 10. Village Merchants: Maria Capparelli 11. Programs for Meetings: 12. Ice Rink: 13. Village Lights: Chair: Scott Culbertson, with Maria Capparelli 14. Village Signs: Maria Capparelli, Chris Lee, Linda Esposito 15. Stan Yoder Committee liaison: Patty Devecka, Gert Aron Want to get involved in other aspects of the community? Try these links: Boalsburg Village Conservancy, Christopher Lee, President, office@boalmuseum.com, 466-9266 Museums: 1. Boal Mansion Museum and Columbus Chapel, Christopher Lee, CEO, office@boalmuseum.com, 466-9266. The Boal Mansion sponsors an annual spring concert in May and a Columbus Ball shortly before Columbus Day each year. Details and the Museum schedule are on the web site at: http://boalmuseum.com. Volunteer tour guides are always welcome, too, from ages 14 to 94! 2. Boalsburg Heritage Museum, Ann Harpster, President, hah8@mail.psu.edu, 466-3035 3. Pennsylvania Military Museum, Joe Horvath, 466-6263, no email, http://www.psu.edu/dept/aerospace/museum/ For other organizations, see the listing under Clubs and Organizations at
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