LEARN
Bellefonte has many opportunities to learn about its unique history and to enjoy innovative art and culture. From museums and historic sites to venues and events featuring local music, arts and crafts, you’ll find these learning experiences downtown and in the surrounding area.
You don’t have to be a history buff to enjoy the evidence of Bellefonte’s storied past in its beautiful architecture and well-preserved historic locations. Take a self-guided tour, stop into one of several museums or enjoy a scenic drive through town and the surrounding valley. Art lovers will find something to love at the Bellefonte Art Museum, located downtown, featuring rotating exhibits and a permanent exhibit displaying Bellefonte’s role in the Underground Railroad.
Local Historia continues branching out in 2023
By Sean Yoder With more public tours in more locations slated for 2023, Local Historiaas contributing historians are working to help people make connections with the past. In just a ...
Darkness on the Edge of Town: A Guide to Bellefonte’s Local Night Skies
ByA Serge Bielanko Cherry Springs this and Cherry Springs that. Sometimes I get a little miffed at hearing people go on and on aboutA Cherry Springs State Park. I mean, ...
Local Historia Makes Connecting with History Easy
By Teresa Mull Itas common to take your homeland and its fascinating history for granted. Walking past the same buildings, driving by landmarks over and over on your way ...
How to Spend 24 Hours in Bellefonte
By Robyn Passante Bellefonte, settled in 1795 and incorporated in 1806, is the county seat and has produced five of the Commonwealthas governors plus two others who served as ...
The Bellefonte Art Museum For Centre County
The Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County has created a vibrant community for the arts serving families, artists, and patrons while making a positive social and economic impact on ...
Something for everyone your list: Shop Bellefonte this Small Business Saturday
On Saturday, November 26th, venture around the beautiful streets of Bellefonte and enjoy all the amazing products the vendors here have to offer.