Welcome to the
Centre County Historical Society!
The Centre Furnace Mansion
The Centre Furnace Mansion serves as headquarters for the Centre County Historical Society. The Mansion, the ironmaster’s residence for Centre Furnace, has been restored and is furnished to reflect the period of residency of ironmaster Moses Thompson and his family. Learn More >>
Centre County Explorers Passport
Learn about Centre County historic sites, museums, parks, and more! The Centre County Explorers Passport booklet is free and available at the Centre Furnace Mansion or online. Start your adventure today! Learn More >>
CCC Legacy Day at Poe Valley State Park
Join us for a day of sharing and learning about some of the CCC “boys” in Centre County who enrolled in the program to support themselves and family during The Great Depression. The program will take place at Poe Valley State Park. Learn More >>