Boalsburg Attractions
Boalsburg was founded in 1808 and became an early stagecoach stop. Much of the original architecture has been preserved.
Columbus Chapel and Boal Mansion Museum
Contents of Columbus Chapel include his Admiral's Desk, European oil paintings and statues from the 14th through 17th centuries as well as two pieces of the True Cross, which were given to the Columbus family in 1817. The chapel was imported to the estate in 1909.
The Boal Mansion Museum contains the original furnishings, papers, portraits, tools and weapons from nine generations of this American family.
The Boal Mansion Museum contains the original furnishings, papers, portraits, tools and weapons from nine generations of this American family.
Hours
May 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
June 1 to September 6
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 7 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always opened on:
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
Pennsylvania Military Museum
The military history of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is featured at the Pennsylvania Military Museum, emphasizing roles of Pennsylvania based units and Pennsylvanians who served in all branches of the armed services during the 20th century. The 28th Division Shrine, housed on the museum grounds, was created by the 28th Division veterans of World War I to honor their service in France. A second memorial is dedicated to the men who gave their lives in World War II. The Pennsylvania Military Museum is one of the 26 historic sites along the Pennsylvania Trail of History.
Pennsylvania Military Museum
Box 160A
Boalsburg, PA 16827-0660
United States
Box 160A
Boalsburg, PA 16827-0660
United States
Phone 1 (814) 466-6263
Fax 1 (814) 466-6618
Hours
Always opened on:
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Free admission on Charter Day, the 2nd Sunday in March and the 3rd Sunday in May. Call ahead for admission rates and hours.
Parking
Free
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Wheelchair loan or rental
Wheelchair loan or rental
