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, a descendent of Christopher Columbus, 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.
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, a descendent of Christopher Columbus, 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.
Tours are currently being offered by reservation only.
To schedule a tour please call: Tour Office at 814-466-6210, Tour Manager at 814-470-7289 or click on the 'Plan Your Visit' tab for more information.
To schedule a tour please call: Tour Office at 814-466-6210, Tour Manager at 814-470-7289 or click on the 'Plan Your Visit' tab for more information.
Upcoming Events:
- May 22: Boal Barn Ampitheatre: Acoustic Brew at 7pm (Appleseed Collective to perform)
- May 22: Ballroom Concert: Jose Ramon Mendes, solo recital at 6pm (see Events page to order tickets)
- May 30: Memorial Day Celebration: 2022 brings back Boalsburg's annual honoring of US military men and women who died while in service to their country. The Museum’s estate grounds provide the perfect setting for our diverse activities as part of the Village-wide celebration. Enjoy live music, Civil War re-enactors, living history demos, great food, craft vendors, and special museum tours.
- June 26: Free family & kid show at the Boal Barn Amphitheater at 4-5pm ~ Atwater/Donnelly;
*** Click on 'Events at the Museum' tab for more exciting things coming to the Boal Mansion!