Evan Pugh
Explore the life of Evan Pugh, Penn State’s first president, whose leadership in scientific agriculture and the land-grant movement helped shape the university’s future.
Explore the life of Evan Pugh, Penn State’s first president, whose leadership in scientific agriculture and the land-grant movement helped shape the university’s future.
Explore the history of The Arboretum at Penn State, from early campus plans to its 2009 opening and the gardens, trails, and spaces that make it a popular destination.
Explore the history of Eagle Iron Works and Curtin Village, from its 1810 founding and charcoal ironmaking era to its preservation as a historic Centre County site.
Explore the history of Homophiles of Penn State (HOPS), a student organization founded in 1971 that advocated for gay rights, recognition, education, and community at Penn State.
Explore the history of Millheim, from its early mills along Elk Creek and industrial growth to its schools, businesses, historic district, and role in Penns Valley.
Explore Moshannon State Forest, its conservation history, logging legacy, Native American roots, and the protected lands and trails surrounding Black Moshannon State Park.
Explore the history of the Boal Mansion in Boalsburg, the ancestral home of the Boal family and a historic museum featuring the Columbus Chapel and family collections.
Explore the life of Roland Curtin, founder of Eagle Ironworks and patriarch of the Curtin family, whose ironmaking legacy helped shape early Centre County.
Explore the history of the Mann Axe dynasty, founded near Bellefonte in 1828, and how the family’s factories made central Pennsylvania a leader in American axe manufacturing.
Explore the life and presidency of John W. Oswald, Penn State’s thirteenth president, who guided the university through financial challenges, campus growth, and change.
Explore the life of John R. Ardell Jr., Bellefonte’s “Prince of Loggers,” who became a powerful figure in central Pennsylvania’s 19th-century timber industry.
Explore the history of HRB Systems, a State College research and technology company that grew into a major Centre County employer developing defense and intelligence systems.