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, 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!
"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
Tours are by appointment only. Please call 724-859-5324 or email office@boalmuseum.com. Drop-in Tours will resume again in April of 2024. For more details about our tours, please click the "Plan Your Visit" tab.
Upcoming Events:
***All events & times are subject to change.
December 2 from 11am-5pm: Kristkindl Market in the Boal Barn Playhouse - click HERE for details and Vendor Information
January 14 at 6-8pm: Columbus Chapel & Boal Mansion Museum 2024 Sponsorship Summit- As the 2024 fiscal year begins, your organization has many options as to how to invest your team’s time, energy, and resources. The Columbus Chapel & Boal Mansion Museum in Boalsburg is a community treasure: a historic estate, a thriving museum, a lively theatre venue, and a destination with lovely gardens and trails that entertain locals and area visitors.
In 2024, we are looking to preserve and grow our amenities, accessibility accommodations, and more. As a community partner, we welcome your contribution to that exciting trajectory of growth at our estate, where “History Happens Here.” We invite you to visit us to learn more Join us for a complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres social followed by
a preview tour of the museum and Columbus Chapel. Please RSVP to Executive Director, Anna Rupprecht, at
arupprecht@maryu.marywood.edu by Thursday, January 11th with your response and number of expected attendees. We look forward to meeting you!
In 2024, we are looking to preserve and grow our amenities, accessibility accommodations, and more. As a community partner, we welcome your contribution to that exciting trajectory of growth at our estate, where “History Happens Here.” We invite you to visit us to learn more Join us for a complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres social followed by
a preview tour of the museum and Columbus Chapel. Please RSVP to Executive Director, Anna Rupprecht, at
arupprecht@maryu.marywood.edu by Thursday, January 11th with your response and number of expected attendees. We look forward to meeting you!
*** Click on 'Events at the Museum' tab for tickets, details, and more exciting things coming to the Boal Mansion!
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The Columbus Chapel & Boal Mansion Museum
is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization All donations are tax-deductible Thank You |
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The Boal Museum website is maintained with funding provided through a grant made possible by the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau and the Centre County Board of Commissioners |
