COLUMBUS CHAPEL & BOAL MUSEUM
  • Home
  • About
    • Boal Mansion
    • Columbus Chapel
    • Exhibit Rooms
    • Richard Henry Lee and The Declaration of Independence
  • Plan Your Visit
    • Group Tours
  • Events at the Museum
    • Venue Rentals
  • Weddings and Private Events
  • In the News
  • Volunteer Information
  • Join Our Mailing List
  • Newsletters
  • Become a Member
  • Make a Donation
  • Contact Us
  • Museum Director
  • Internship Opportunities
  • Links to Other Boalsburg Websites

The Columbus Exhibit

Picture
This exhibit contains a scale model of the Santa Maria, the Admiral's Desk of Christopher Columbus and other memorabilia related to Columbus and his travels.

The Armory

Picture
The Armory contains a large collection of swords, rifles, and pistols from the Middle Ages through World War I. This includes David Boal's Pennsylvania long rifle from 1802 and Captain John Boal's officer's saber from the Civil War. In an adjacent room is the wide-ranging collection of artifacts brought back by Col. Theodore Boal and his son Pierre Boal. These include original maps, French and American posters, military awards, and much more.

Special Exhibit: "Boal Women Artists"
Picture
 The most influential woman artists and subjects are displayed in the Conservatory.  The exhibit tells a story of perseverance of hardships, and the women who changed history. These women include Madame De Genlis, Empress Eugenie, and Anne of Brittany.

The Transportation and Early American Life Exhibit

Picture
The exhibit contains a beautifully restored 1850's stage coach, a buckboard buggy, old farming tools, the 1816 accounts book from David Boal's tavern, and many more farm and kitchen implements.
*Exhibit currently under reconstruction

Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.
  • Home
  • About
    • Boal Mansion
    • Columbus Chapel
    • Exhibit Rooms
    • Richard Henry Lee and The Declaration of Independence
  • Plan Your Visit
    • Group Tours
  • Events at the Museum
    • Venue Rentals
  • Weddings and Private Events
  • In the News
  • Volunteer Information
  • Join Our Mailing List
  • Newsletters
  • Become a Member
  • Make a Donation
  • Contact Us
  • Museum Director
  • Internship Opportunities
  • Links to Other Boalsburg Websites