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
We are open for tours using these guidelines:
Please call to schedule a tour with our Museum Director Anna Rupprecht at 724-859-5324, or email office@boalmuseum.com to make arrangements.
You can also call our office at 814-466-6210. For more details about our tours, please click the "Plan Your Visit" tab.
Please call to schedule a tour with our Museum Director Anna Rupprecht at 724-859-5324, or email office@boalmuseum.com to make arrangements.
You can also call our office at 814-466-6210. For more details about our tours, please click the "Plan Your Visit" tab.
Upcoming Events:
***All events & times are subject to change.
April 23: “Music at the Mansion” classical concert series
April 27, 28, 29: Moon Over Buffalo, presented by the Sock & Buskin Theater Company, 7:30 at the Boal Barn Playhouse
May 5, 6, 7: Beauty and the Beast, presented by the St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy, Boal Barn Playhouse
May 7: “Music at the Mansion” classical concert series in the Mansion Ballroom
May 21: “Music at the Mansion” classical concert series in the Mansion Ballroom
May 28: Civil War Ball from 4-7PM in the Manion Ballroom
May 29: Memorial Day Festival from 10-5 on the Museum grounds
April 27, 28, 29: Moon Over Buffalo, presented by the Sock & Buskin Theater Company, 7:30 at the Boal Barn Playhouse
May 5, 6, 7: Beauty and the Beast, presented by the St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy, Boal Barn Playhouse
May 7: “Music at the Mansion” classical concert series in the Mansion Ballroom
May 21: “Music at the Mansion” classical concert series in the Mansion Ballroom
May 28: Civil War Ball from 4-7PM in the Manion Ballroom
May 29: Memorial Day Festival from 10-5 on the Museum grounds
*** Click on 'Events at the Museum' tab for tickets, details, and more exciting things coming to the Boal Mansion!