Welcome to the Centre County Historical Society online! CCHS is the oldest and largest of the county's historical organizations and has celebrated the rich heritage of Centre County for over 100 years.

CENTRE GIVES! Online Fundraising Event Wed. May 22 - Thurs. May 23 6:00 am - 6:00pm

EXHIBIT: A Common Canvas: Pennsylvania's New Deal Post Office Murals Sun/Wed/Fri 1pm-4pm

The Centre County Historical Society is headquartered at the Centre Furnace Mansion (pictured below), a restored and furnished ironmaster's home listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This historic mansion and nearby iron furnace stack represent the 18th century beginnings of the charcoal iron industry in this area, and the 19th century birthplace of the Pennsylvania State University. In addition to the Mansion and Furnace Stack, CCHS aslo cares for the historic Boogersburg School one-room school house.

Centre Furnace Mansion Tours: Sun/Wed/Fri 1pm-4pm

Boogersburg School Group Tours by Appointment

Explore our website to learn more about our county's history and iron industry; the Centre Furnace Mansion, gardens and grounds; our collections, educational programs, events and exhibits; and efforts in historic preservation. (Please note: Centre Furnace Mansion will be closed on Friday May 10th in preparation for our annual Plant Celebration, and on May 25-27 in observation of Memorial Day. See "Hours of Operation" below for details.)