The David House Heritage Museum

05/28/2026

We are still accepting vendors and Chinese auction donations for our June 20th event. Contact Anita at the number listed on the flyer below. Let’s make this event AMAZING!

05/16/2026

The Snow Shoe, PA Lions Club celebrated its first Charter Night in September 1946. In 1976, four charter members remained active in the organization.

05/12/2026

“The Company Store” in Grassflat, PA, which was owned by Adolph Lars “Bummer” Olson.
Date: Possibly the 1930s.

Photo Submitted by Kristie Kunkel Faust

05/09/2026

Many governors who have served in Pennsylvania, and across the country, are known for being from one area in Centre County.Over the course of American history,

05/03/2026

Life-long Mountaintop resident and Snow Shoe Fire Company member, Don Morgan, leads a fire safety demonstration for Snow Shoe Elementary students during Fire Prevention Week.

Don talked about the early days of the Snow Shoe Mud Races and the Mountaintop's celebration of America's Bicentennial for "Mountaintop History: Memories of the Last 50 Years."

David House Collection, Fire Prevention Week, October, late 1970s or early 1980s.

05/02/2026

Thank you, Lock Haven Express, for helping spread the word about "Mountaintop History: Memories of the Last 50 Years."

Contact a volunteer to get your copy: Lori Hoffman (814-404-0880), Zach Chambers (814-574-2363), Kelly Miller (703-901-0592).

SNOW SHOE — The walls of the David House Heritage Museum hold the echoes of the past, but a new book is set to bring those stories directly into the community’s hands. The museum has announced the publication of “Mountaintop History: Memories of the Last 50 Years,” which captures the region....

04/26/2026

Our new book, "Mountaintop History: Memories of the Last 50 Years" will be available at the following events:

Clarence Moose: Friday, May 1, 5-7 pm
America’s 250th Celebration, Snow Shoe Park: June 20
Snow Shoe Carnival: July 14-18

Or coordinate pickup with volunteers. Lori Hoffman (814-404-0880); Zach Chambers (814-574-2363).

$25 for black-and-white, $30 for color edition.
Link for shipping orders:
https://forms.gle/FCwLadh4fUqfD6PY8

04/25/2026

Alice Durachko Stedman and Don Morgan represented the Mountaintop on the Centre County Bicentennial Committee. They were happy to share the inside story on how it all came together for a story in our Mountaintop History book.

The 1976 United States Bicentennial was a memorable year on the Mountaintop. From the patriotic spirit of the Snow Shoe Parade to the official Bicentennial Plate and the pride in raising the Bicentennial flag, this story captures the area's excitement for the event.

Whether you were part of the celebration or want to learn more, pick up your copy of "Mountaintop History" today and relive the memories.

04/24/2026

They're here! The David House is stacked with boxes of our new publication, "Mountaintop History: Memories of the Last Fifty Years."
This book is a collection of 50 years of oral history, photos, and shared memories from our community. This isn't just a book—it’s our story.
Get your copy!
Saturday, April 25th, Noon-4 pm at the David House
Need your copy shipped? No problem, order here: https://forms.gle/j7cvVXmt1ZmH5hsh6

04/22/2026

https://radio.wpsu.org/2026-04-21/new-book-mountaintop-history-explores-the-last-50-years-in-centre-countys-snow-shoe-area?fbclid=IwY2xjawRVkM5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFEVVkyMWpiSXB5aDVDQ0ZQc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqhRMhVz7du2lt-41se9CGODYGvoR3qiX9oeP2F89xANm60ALMZjOE05isA4_aem_44uV9Mn9orBoCnxzKbu03A

In northern Centre County’s Snow Shoe area, a group of community members has worked together to write and publish a book this week about the last 50 years of the area’s history as a part of celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.