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
Tours begin Wednesday, April 1st and will run Wed-Sun at 2PM.
ONE TOUR PER DAY. No reservations necessary.
We are pleased to offer a Family-Friendly tour on Wednesdays from 1-2pm and every 4th Sunday through October. Please see flyer for details.
For more details about our tours, please click the "Plan Your Visit" tab.
ONE TOUR PER DAY. No reservations necessary.
We are pleased to offer a Family-Friendly tour on Wednesdays from 1-2pm and every 4th Sunday through October. Please see flyer for details.
For more details about our tours, please click the "Plan Your Visit" tab.
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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!
July 8: Volunteer Open House, 6:00-7:30pm
July 9-12: People’s Choice Festival at the PA Military Museum. Open for tours Wed-Sun @ 2pm
July 18: 'Backstage Cleanout’, 11am-2pm
July 26: 'Happy Birthday America!' Museum tour and social, 2pm
Aug. 30: 'Taste of History' Museum tour & Social-, 2pm
July 9-12: People’s Choice Festival at the PA Military Museum. Open for tours Wed-Sun @ 2pm
July 18: 'Backstage Cleanout’, 11am-2pm
July 26: 'Happy Birthday America!' Museum tour and social, 2pm
Aug. 30: 'Taste of History' Museum tour & Social-, 2pm
A special thank you to our ‘Patiot Partner’ sponsor for the Memorial Day festival:
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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 |
