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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, is restored and furnished to reflect the period of residency of ironmaster Moses Thompson and his family. Learn More >>
John H. Ziegler Historic Preservation Awards of the Centre County Historical Society
Historic preservation and advocacy projects from around the county will be recognized on Sunday, January 18 with the Centre County Historical Society’s 37th annual John H. Ziegler Historic Preservation Awards. Learn More >>
Centre County Encyclopedia of History & Culture
The Centre County Encyclopedia of History & Culture, continues to add relevant articles about Centre County’s past each month. Explore more than 200 articles today! Learn More >>