Boalsburg Heritage Museum

Boalsburg Heritage Museum The purpose of the museum has been to promote awareness of Harris Township’s rich heritage and to interest and educate the public.

The Boalsburg Heritage Museum originated in 1982 as a permanent place for many historical artifacts that people of Harris Township, as well as the Township itself, believed should be kept for history.It is in the 1825-built home of the late Sara Sweet. Exhibits, lectures, and social events have been an important part of this effort. From the onset, classes of elementary school children have made f

ields trips to tour the museum and often the blacksmith shop and other village attractions as well. Other groups frequently request tours as part of their visit to the area. Most rooms in the house are set up as semi-permanent exhibits with the gallery reserved for displays of shorter duration. The gallery has been the locale for many interesting and varied displays. Often they have spilled over in the parlor and dining room areas. Exhibits have been by local artists, craftspeople, photographers, hobbyists, guilds, and collectors. Many have been of historical importance. Over the years, many gifts have been donated to the museum. These gifts have added to the collection of historical and community artifacts for exhibition.

05/21/2026

See you soon at the Boalsburg Heritage Museum on Memorial Day!
At 10:30, Karen Hazel will give a presentation entitled "Henry Dale Boalsburg Revolutionary War Patriot."
Henry Dale was part of General Washington's effort to cross the Delaware and is buried in our Boalsburg cemetery.

This talk will be followed by a reading of the Gettysburg Address by St Joe's student Connor Miller.

New exhibits will highlight the Revolutionary War and the 1976 Boalsburg Bicentennial celebration

Boalsburg's own Free Range will be performing, there will be tours of the 200 year old house, the summer kitchen, the Barn and the Light House, along with refreshments by Sweet Temptations.

Lots of events happening this weekend!
05/21/2026

Lots of events happening this weekend!

Here is a look at the schedule of events for this weekend in celebration of Memorial Day in Boalsburg.

05/21/2026

Check out this great video with Annette Yorks Group

05/08/2026

Thank you! We raised $4, 450 from 67 unique donors during Centre Gives! This community is so amazing and generous. We look forward to seeing you at the Museum to celebrate! Join us on Memorial Day in Boalsburg! More details to come.

Thank-you, Pennsylvania Military Museum! We look forward to working with you to show off our past, present and future.
05/06/2026

Thank-you, Pennsylvania Military Museum! We look forward to working with you to show off our past, present and future.

It's Centre Foundation Centre Gives! Show the museum some love. Thank you for your continued support. We love Boalsburg ...
05/06/2026

It's Centre Foundation Centre Gives! Show the museum some love. Thank you for your continued support. We love Boalsburg so much!

This is a great event.
05/06/2026

This is a great event.

Join us rain or shine for the annual Plant Celebration and Garden Sale at the Centre Furnace Mansion, Saturday, May 16, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Full details at https://centrehistory.org/events/plant-celebration.

Bring your burning garden questions, plant samples or identification questions for Penn State Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners of Centre County! Master Gardeners will be on hand from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. throughout the Plant Celebration.

We invite you to enjoy the beauty of the Centre Furnace Mansion, gardens, and grounds while supporting their upkeep. Along with local plant vendors the Centre Furnace Mansion will be open for tours and a used book sale.

What an afternoon! Thank you to everyone who came out and celebrated with us and a big thank you to our speakers. They i...
05/05/2026

What an afternoon! Thank you to everyone who came out and celebrated with us and a big thank you to our speakers. They include, Heather Ricker-Gilbert from the Boalsburg Heritage Museum, Mark Boeckel from Harris Township - Government, Harvey Manbeck from the Harris Township Lions Club, and Dr. Scott Kretchmar, Professor Emeritus Penn State University. Also, a huge thank you to Susan Evans, who planned the entire event, Ginny Landis, who found and planted our Liberty Tree and to Boalsburg Cub Scout Troop 380, who recited the Pledge of Allegiance and helped to plant the Liberty Tree.

Guess where we will be on Sunday, May 3rd?Right in our backyard, join us for America250PA celebration!
04/28/2026

Guess where we will be on Sunday, May 3rd?

Right in our backyard, join us for America250PA celebration!

04/21/2026
Semiquincentennial is upon us. It's a big word for a big year.
03/24/2026

Semiquincentennial is upon us. It's a big word for a big year.

Address

304 E Main Street
Boalsburg, PA
16827

Opening Hours

2pm - 4pm

Telephone

+18144663035

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