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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, 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
The Centre County Explorers Passport is a booklet designed to inspire you to explore the amazing collection of historic and cultural treasures that exist in Centre County. Learn More >>
Plant Celebration May 11th!
We are excited to announce the 29th Annual Plant Celebration Sale, which will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at the Centre Furnace Mansion. This event will feature a wide variety of native and non-native plants from local and regional growers, as well as from the Centre Furnace Mansion gardens. Learn More >>