ClearWater Conservancy
ClearWater Conservancy of Central PA is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to conserving and restoring natural resources across central Pennsylvania, notably the Spring Creek watershed.
Learn More>>Explore Centre County’s History & Culture
Welcome to the Centre County Encyclopedia of History & Culture, an online resource sponsored by the Centre County Historical Society.
Currently, we are featuring articles about ClearWater Conservancy and Rhoneymeade. ClearWater was founded in 1980 to protect water resources in the Centre Region. The organization has evolved from a largely volunteer group to a nationally accredited land trust organization. ClearWater signed a conservation agreement with Rhoneymeade in 1986 that permanently preserves the 133 acres of fields, pastures, and woodlands from development. Rhoneymeade is the ancestral home of Leonard Rhone, a founder of the Grange Fair, and features a rural arboretum and sculpture garden.
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Rhoneymeade
Rhoneymeade is a rural arboretum and sculpture garden at the ancestral home of Leonard Rhone, a founder of the Centre County Grange Encampment and Fair. It hosts various events annually, as well as art classes, and is open seasonally from sunrise to sunset.
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Bellefonte Historical Railroad
The Bellefonte Historical Railroad, established in 1984, is a volunteer organization dedicated to preserving the local railroading heritage and educating the public about it. The railroad offers annual rides for residents and tourists interested in scenic railroading.
Learn More>>Coal Industry
For nearly a century the coal industry was an important element of Centre County’s economy. Bituminous coal from the Mountaintop and Moshannon Valley areas helped to power the nation’s industrial revolution and later fueled electric generating stations.
Learn More>>Schwab Auditorium
Schwab Auditorium is one of Penn State’s oldest and most iconic venues. Opened in 1903, the performance space hosts speakers, concerts, and student performances. It was the school’s first building funded by a private donation and named after the sole benefactors: Charles M. Schwab and his wife, Emma.
Learn More>>Tom Thwaites
Tom Thwaites was a professor, outdoor recreationist, and author perhaps best known for founding the Mid State Trail, the longest hiking trail in Pennsylvania. The first segment of the trail to be opened was in Rothrock State Forest on Tussey Mountain near Boalsburg.
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