Discover Jackie’s Joinery, a permanent exhibit featuring Early American woodworking tools and the craftsmanship that helped shape homes, businesses, and communities throughout Centre County and beyond.
Explore the story of Katherine Wilson Curtin's 1880s dress, a remarkable conservation project celebrating Pennsylvania's First Lady, Victorian fashion, and Centre County history at the Centre County Historical Society.
Explore the archaeology and history of Centre County’s Native Americans through artifacts, excavations, and stories of Indigenous life in Central Pennsylvania.
Explore Centre County’s ironmaking history, the Valentine Iron Ore Washing Plant, archaeological discoveries, and innovations that shaped local industry.
Explore Centre County’s role in the Civil War, including local soldiers, political divisions, African American history, and the war’s impact on families and communities.
Explore Everyday Iron, an exhibit featuring 18th- and 19th-century iron artifacts, blacksmithing, and the history of Centre County’s iron industry.
Explore 19th-century needlework samplers from Centre County and Pennsylvania, their historical significance, regional styles, and preservation techniques.
Explore the history of ironmaking at Centre Furnace, established in 1792 as the region’s first major ironworks and the namesake of Centre County, Pennsylvania.
Explore the impact of the Great Depression and New Deal on Centre County, PA, including unemployment, struggling industries, and lasting public works projects.
Learn how to research a historic property using deeds, maps, records, architectural resources, local collections, and National Register research guidelines.
Explore archival collections at the Centre County Historical Society, including the Thompson Family Collection, historic photographs, postcards, aviation records, genealogy resources, and more documenting Centre County’s rich history.
Explore the history of Centre Furnace Mansion, the historic ironmaster's home at the heart of Centre Furnace Village and the birthplace of Penn State. Discover the people, industry, and preservation efforts that shaped this Centre County landmark.