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
One Drop-in Tour is available each day Wednesday-Sunday at 2PM. No reservation necessary. Other tour times may be available by appointment; please call 724-859-5324 for alternate arrangements, or email office@boalmuseum.com.
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.
Sept 21-23 at 7pm: The Psychic, State College Community Theater, Boal Barn Playhouse
September 29 & 30 from 6-10pm SOLD OUT-THANK YOU!: A Night at the Museum: A Springhill Paranormal Investigation
September 30 from 5-7 pm: CD Release party for Rustical Quality String Band with Oliver Craven; Acoustic Brew in the Amphitheater
September 30-October 1 from 8:30am-3:30pm: Painting in Nature with Alice Kelsey on the Boal Mansion grounds- click HERE for details
October 5 from 7:30am-5pm: United Way Day of Caring on the Boal Mansion grounds and Barn.
October 9 from 10-11am & 2-3pm: Columbus Day Mass in the Columbus Chapel; reception after in the Mansion Ballroom
October 12-14: "Twelve Angry Jurors" presented by Class Act Productions in the Boal Barn Playhouse. Thursday and Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 2pm and 7pm
October 15 at 1pm: Miguel Espinoza Fusion concert in the Boal Barn Great Room
December 2 from 10am-5pm: Kristkindl Market in the Boal Barn Playhouse - click HERE for details and Vendor Information
September 29 & 30 from 6-10pm SOLD OUT-THANK YOU!: A Night at the Museum: A Springhill Paranormal Investigation
September 30 from 5-7 pm: CD Release party for Rustical Quality String Band with Oliver Craven; Acoustic Brew in the Amphitheater
September 30-October 1 from 8:30am-3:30pm: Painting in Nature with Alice Kelsey on the Boal Mansion grounds- click HERE for details
October 5 from 7:30am-5pm: United Way Day of Caring on the Boal Mansion grounds and Barn.
October 9 from 10-11am & 2-3pm: Columbus Day Mass in the Columbus Chapel; reception after in the Mansion Ballroom
October 12-14: "Twelve Angry Jurors" presented by Class Act Productions in the Boal Barn Playhouse. Thursday and Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 2pm and 7pm
October 15 at 1pm: Miguel Espinoza Fusion concert in the Boal Barn Great Room
December 2 from 10am-5pm: Kristkindl Market in the Boal Barn Playhouse - click HERE for details and Vendor Information
*** Click on 'Events at the Museum' tab for tickets, details, and more exciting things coming to the Boal Mansion!