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Photo 14. At the request of Henry Brockerhoff, a later owner, Lewis Hass built these beer vaults in 1857 to store Spring Creek beer underground. Later, Lewis Hass owned and ran the brewery for many years. Photo credit: David Whiteman.

Roopsburg Brewery

Explore the history of Spring Creek Brewery, Centre County’s first successful brewery, which operated near Roopsburg from 1826 to 1902.

The current St. John's church was consecrated in 1872. (Centre County Historical Society)

St. John's Episcopal Church

Explore the history of St. John’s Episcopal Church, one of Bellefonte’s oldest congregations and a Gothic Revival landmark known for its historic steeple.

Ralph Dorn Hetzel

Explore the life of Ralph Dorn Hetzel, Penn State president from 1926 to 1947, who guided major growth in enrollment, campuses, research, and construction.

Evangelical Churches

Explore the history of evangelical churches in Centre County, from early Presbyterian, Methodist, and Baptist congregations to later evangelical and Pentecostal traditions.

Nadine Kofman

Explore the life of Nadine Kofman, a Centre County journalist, author, and historian whose writing and research helped preserve and share local history.

Boogersburg School

Explore the history of the Boogersburg School, a historic one-room schoolhouse where generations of Centre County children were educated from 1877 to 1952.

The Patterson Building was one three agriculture building designed in the English Renaissance Revival style. (Penn

Ag Hill

Explore the history of Ag Hill at Penn State, from its early agricultural buildings, barns, and research plots to the evolving home of agricultural education.

Penn State All-Sports Museum

Explore the Penn State All-Sports Museum, showcasing the history, achievements, athletes, teams, and traditions of Penn State intercollegiate athletics.

Monte Ward was a player and manager during the early years of baseball.

John M. Ward

Explore the life of John Montgomery Ward, Bellefonte native, Baseball Hall of Famer, early professional baseball star, and founder of the sport’s first players union.

Aaronsburg Story

Explore the history of “The Aaronsburg Story,” the 1949 Centre County pageant that drew national attention with its message of religious and racial tolerance.

Andrew Gregg

Explore the life of Andrew Gregg, early Centre County landowner, U.S. representative and senator, and patriarch of an influential Pennsylvania political family.

First Night State College

Explore the history of First Night State College, a family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration featuring ice sculptures, live performances, arts, and community activities.