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Discover the history, people, places, and stories that shaped Centre County. The Centre County Historical Society preserves local heritage through historic sites, collections, educational programs, research resources, and community engagement.
Discover the history, people, places, and stories that shaped Centre County. The Centre County Historical Society preserves local heritage through historic sites, collections, educational programs, research resources, and community engagement.
Plan your visit to the Centre County Historical Society. Explore Centre Furnace Mansion tours, historic gardens, museum store hours, and the Boogersburg One-Room Schoolhouse in Centre County, PA.
Explore the history of coal mining in Centre County, from early Mountaintop and Moshannon Valley mines to railroads, immigrant labor, strip mining, and the industry’s decline.
Make a difference by volunteering with the Centre County Historical Society. Help preserve local history through museum tours, events, archives, collections, gardening, education, and community programs.
Discover one-of-a-kind holiday gifts from local artisans, makers, collectors, and specialty vendors at the Stocking Stuffer Magical Holiday Market, a beloved Centre County holiday tradition.
Join us for the Stocking Stuffer - Magical Holiday Market December 4-6, 2026. Shop regional fine artists, antique dealers, crafters at the Centre Furnace Mansion.
From a field of 12 nonprofit nominations, the Centre County Historical Society has been named the 2025 Nonprofit of the Year by the Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County (CBICC).
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Designed to become a county-wide project, the Aspiring Historian Program encourages young people to explore the history of their communities through original research and projects.
Join us on November 11 at the historic Centre Furnace Mansion for a special Open House honoring the men and women who have served our nation.
Explore historical resources, research, public comments, educational programs, and community perspectives related to the State College Area Connector Project and the preservation of Penns-Brush Valley's cultural and historic landscape.