American Philatelic Society
Explore the history of the American Philatelic Society, the world’s largest nonprofit stamp-collecting organization, headquartered in Centre County since 1945.
Explore the history of the American Philatelic Society, the world’s largest nonprofit stamp-collecting organization, headquartered in Centre County since 1945.
Explore the history of the Alpha Fire Company, the volunteer fire company serving State College, Penn State, and surrounding Centre Region communities since 1899.
Learn more about the history of the Allen Street Gates, Penn State’s historic campus entrance and a longtime gathering place for university and State College events.
Explore the Allegheny Front Trail, a 42-mile hiking loop through Moshannon State Forest featuring scenic vistas, diverse ecosystems, and historic pathways.
Explore the history of the All-American Rathskeller, the legendary State College bar known as the “Skeller” that served generations of Penn State students and alumni.
Explore the life of Alice Fuchs, a pioneering aviator, Penn State graduate, flight instructor, author, and the first woman to teach cadets at the Air Force Academy.
Explore the history of Ag Progress Days, Penn State’s annual agricultural exposition showcasing farming research, technology, demonstrations, and education since 1969.
Explore the history of the Advent Church in Boggs Township, an 1849 evangelical meeting house preserved as a National Register of Historic Places landmark.
Explore the history of AccuWeather, the Centre County-based weather forecasting company founded by Penn State meteorologist Joel N. Myers in 1962.
Explore the Scotia Barrens, a unique 6,200-acre ecosystem near State College known for its cool microclimate, rare wildlife, pitch pine forests, and trails.
Explore the history of Scotia, from early iron ore mining and Andrew Carnegie’s operations to its industrial remains and the ecologically significant Scotia Barrens.
Explore the history of agriculture in Centre County, from early diversified farms and grain production to dairying, poultry, mechanization, and modern farmland preservation.