Civil War
Explore Centre County during the Civil War, from recruitment and the 148th Pennsylvania Infantry to Black soldiers, the home front, dissent, and veterans’ legacy.
Explore Centre County during the Civil War, from recruitment and the 148th Pennsylvania Infantry to Black soldiers, the home front, dissent, and veterans’ legacy.
Explore the history of ClearWater Conservancy, a central Pennsylvania nonprofit protecting land, water, and natural resources across the Spring Creek watershed.
Explore the history of Cold Stream Dam in Philipsburg, a longtime recreation area known for fishing, community events, wildlife, and its beloved Christmas Santa display.
Explore the history of College Heights, a State College neighborhood developed for the Penn State community and known for its diverse architecture and historic character.
Explore the history of the College Heights Service Station, Centre County’s oldest continuously operating service station and a State College historic landmark.
Explore the history of Colyer Lake, a 77-acre Potter Township recreation area known for fishing, boating, hiking, wildlife, and a major dam restoration.
Explore the history of Camelot, a whimsical State College home built beginning in 1922 and known for its fairytale-inspired architecture and unconventional design.
Explore the history of Centre Furnace Mansion, the ironmaster’s home where Penn State’s founding was shaped and now headquarters of the Centre County Historical Society.
Explore the history of the Centre County Courthouse, an 1805 Bellefonte landmark known for its Greek Revival architecture, historic courtroom, and notable trials.
Explore the history of Penn State’s Armsby Respiration Calorimeter, a pioneering agricultural research facility used to study animal nutrition and metabolism.
Explore the Boalsburg Heritage Museum, preserving local history through historic artifacts, exhibits, community programs, and the 1825 Myers-Sweet house.
Explore the history of Brockerhoff Mill, a historic 19th-century grist mill in Benner Township and one of Centre County’s few surviving brick mill buildings.