Centre County Historical Society

12/23/2024

The CCHS office & Centre Furnace Mansion will be closed in observance of Christmas and New Years, December 24 - January 1. Office hours will resume on January 2. Mansion tours will resume after January 19.

12/20/2024

Due to the ongoing capital project renovations, the Friends of the Pennsylvania Military Museum is offering an end of year sale! Do you need a last minute holiday gift? The museum store will be open December 19-21 and December 26-28 from 10AM-3PM. All items are 50% off! Support our mission by stopping in on these days. Thank you!

12/19/2024

SAVE THE DATE! The 36th annual John H. Ziegler Historic Preservation Awards recognizes excellence in historic preservation and advocacy from around Centre County. Join us on January 19, 2025 as we celebrate and learn about the amazing work and dedication of the award nominees.

For additional information about the program, visit: https://centrehistory.org/events/awards/

RSVP: https://form.jotform.com/221614918612151

12/16/2024

The Katherine Wilson Curtin's dress looks stunning in our parlor!

The dress will be on display in the Centre Furnace Mansion for the p***c to view, December 17-20 and 22, 1:00-4:00 p.m. This exhibition is open to the public, no reservations necessary.

12/16/2024

First Lady of Pennsylvania Katherine Wilson Curtin’s 1880s dress is on loan from the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg for conservation by Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War Tent 62. The dress will be on display in the Centre Furnace Mansion Dec 17-20 and 22, 1-4pm.

12/12/2024

12/12/2024

Love this! Pop over to Philipsburg this weekend and check out all the events that they have planned!

12/11/2024

12/11/2024

It is cookie baking season! Let's see your suggestions as to what this cookie cutter is!

(All guesses are valid, we don't know! And it could be the wrong way up!)

12/11/2024

Stop by the Museum Store at the Centre Furnace Mansion on December 13, 15, 18, 20, and 22, 1:00-4:00 p.m. for publications on local history! Revenues generated by museum based stores are often deposited into the operating budgets of the parent organizations, providing economic sustainability for the museum and cultural engagement for the community.
You can also visit our online Museum Store at: https://centre-county-historical-society.square.site. Save on shipping fees by choosing to pick up your items at the Mansion!

12/11/2024

Due to the PSU football game on December 21, we need to adjust our exhibit dates. The dress will be on display in the Centre Furnace Mansion Dec 17-20 and 22, 1-4pm.

First Lady of Pennsylvania Katherine Wilson Curtin’s 1880s dress is on loan from the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg for conservation by Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War Tent 62. The dress will be on display in the Centre Furnace Mansion Dec 17-22, 1-4pm.

12/09/2024

The Centre Furnace Mansion will be open for tours (and festively decorated!) on December 13, 15, 18, 20, and 22, 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Reminder: Katherine Wilson Curtin's 1880s dress will also be on display December 17-22, 1:00-4:00 p.m. (Details: tinyurl.com/24vly9fr)

Schedule your tour at: https://centrehistory.org/visit-us/visit/ or stop by on one of these dates!

12/08/2024

Congratulations Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society!

12/08/2024

Love seeing this guy going up!

12/07/2024

First Lady of Pennsylvania Katherine Wilson Curtin’s 1880s dress is on loan from the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg for conservation by Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War Tent 62. The dress will be on display in the Centre Furnace Mansion Dec 17-22, 1-4pm.