COLUMBUS CHAPEL AND BOAL MANSION MUSEUM

BOALSBURG, PA

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Columbus Chapel and Boal Mansion Museum is a historic site located in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania. The museum is housed in the Boal Mansion, which was built in 1809 by prominent businessman and politician, Elias Atherton Boal. The mansion was later turned into a museum and opened to the public in 2005.

The museum features a collection of artifacts and exhibits that showcase the history of the Boal family and the town of Boalsburg. Visitors can view original furniture, artwork, and other personal belongings of the Boal family, as well as learn about the town's role in the Civil War and its connection to Memorial Day.

One of the highlights of the museum is the Columbus Chapel, which was originally built in Spain in the 15th century and later brought to the United States by the Boal family. The chapel is a meticulously restored and ornately decorated space that features original stained glass windows, a hand-carved altar, and an intricately painted ceiling.

In addition to the museum and chapel, the site also includes beautiful gardens and grounds that visitors can explore. The museum offers guided tours, educational programs, and special events throughout the year, making it a popular destination for history enthusiasts and tourists alike.

COLUMBUS CHAPEL AND BOAL MANSION MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in BOALSBURG PA. US MID #8404200235

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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COLUMBUS CHAPEL AND BOAL MANSION MUSEUM
300 OLD BOALSBURG RD
BOALSBURG
PA
16827

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MID # 8404200235
Name COLUMBUS CHAPEL AND BOAL MANSION MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 40.778787, -77.798102
CODES FIPS State Code: 42
FIPS County Code: 027
US Census Tract: 011800
US Census Block: 2011