HISTORY HAPPENS HERE
Welcome to the Columbus Chapel & Boal Mansion 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. The fourth generation, Colonel Theodore Davis Boal went to Europe in the 1890's and married Mathilde de Lagarde, 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!
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. The fourth generation, Colonel Theodore Davis Boal went to Europe in the 1890's and married Mathilde de Lagarde, 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!
"The closest link to Columbus in the nation" ~ PBS-TV documentary
"The only exhibit of its kind in the world." ~ Moon Travel Guide Handbook
"The only exhibit of its kind in the world." ~ Moon Travel Guide Handbook
Drop in tours Wednesday - Sunday at 2:00 pm. All other tours are by appointment only. Please call 724-859-5324 or email [email protected].
For more details about our tours, please click the "Plan Your Visit" tab.
For more details about our tours, please click the "Plan Your Visit" tab.
Upcoming Events:
***All events & times are subject to change.
Click on 'Events at the Museum' tab for tickets, details, and more exciting things coming to the Boal Mansion!
April 25: Behind the Curtain - 7-9pm
May 1-3: Newsies in the Boal Barn Theatre TBD
May 11: Mother's Day Tea & Tour, 3-6pm. Registration is open!
May 17: Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, 7-9pm
May 26: Memorial Day Celebration 10am-5pm
May: 31: Raymond the Amish Comic, 8pm
May 1-3: Newsies in the Boal Barn Theatre TBD
May 11: Mother's Day Tea & Tour, 3-6pm. Registration is open!
May 17: Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, 7-9pm
May 26: Memorial Day Celebration 10am-5pm
May: 31: Raymond the Amish Comic, 8pm