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“a rare cache of Christopher Columbus artifacts”
The Boal Estate has been the Boal family home for eight generations and over 200 years and tells the story of America as seen through one family. The original buildings, furnishings, and family are still here. The fourth generation, Colonel Theodore Davis Boal, called Terry, went to Europe in the 1890's and married Mathilde, a descendant of Christopher Columbus, who inherited the Columbus Chapel and brought it to Boalsburg in 1909. Theodore Davis Boal outfitted his own troop in 1916. For a very complete slide show of its history put together by Philip Sauerlender of State College, click here. The tour consists of: the Boal Mansion, home of eight generations of the Boal family for over 200 years with the original furnishings the Columbus Chapel, a centuries-old chapel of the Columbus family imported from Spain in 1909 containing the Admiral's Desk of Christopher Columbus, fine European art and two pieces of the True Cross of Jesus. three exhibit rooms with tools, centuries-old weapons and an 1850 stage coach.
This is right on 322 just before state college. I first was there in 2005 one day while visiting friends. It is an ancient chapel that is filled with all kinds of artifacts from Christopher... Read more
Didn't actually get to see the mansion or the chapel as there was a special event going on. Apparently, the day we went was the only day all year that no tours are given! Anyway, It looked... Read more
I wasn't able to go indoors bc of their covid hours but wow is the land beautiful. I gave myself a ground tours. I will call and schedule a tour and update my review! Read more
Columbus Chapel & Boal Mansion Museum
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