EVENTS & PROGRAMS
Dates and programs are subject to change, please contact the Museum to confirm event details.
Over There - A World War I Experience
Join the Pennsylvania Military Museum on Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27, from 10AM-4PM for Over There: A World War I Experience. This living history weekend allows visitors to explore the different nationalities, cultures, and politics that influenced the First World War. By examining the War to End All Wars, the public is able to reflect upon the risks of complex alliances and the importance of diplomacy over violence. At 11AM, a historic weapons demonstration will showcase several pieces that were used during the conflict. At 1PM, families can participate in the History Mystery Kid’s Program, where children can “meet” soldiers of the era. This event is free and open to the public. Donations are encouraged. Museum merchandise will also be available for purchase. Contributions benefit the Pennsylvania Military Museum. There will also be a They Fell Silent: A Guided Shrine Tour on Saturday at 2PM.
They Fell Silent - A Guided Shrine Tour
Join the Pennsylvania Military Museum on Saturday, April 26, at 2PM for the program, They Fell Silent: A Guided Shrine Tour. At the onset of World War I, Theodore Davis Boal, a prominent citizen and wealthy landowner of Centre County, privately-funded a machine gun company for the Pennsylvania National Guard (redesignated the 28th Infantry Division). Boal later hosted a reunion on his estate in 1919, dedicating a memorial to the fallen soldiers of the unit. This simple ceremony established what is today the 28th Infantry Division National Shrine. By attending this guided tour of sacrifice, visitors will learn of the personal stories of those brave individuals whose memories are etched in stone. Admission is $15 per person. Donations are encouraged. Contributions benefit the Pennsylvania Military Museum.
The 28th Infantry Division Remembrance Ceremony
Join the Pennsylvania Army National Guard at the Pennsylvania Military Museum on Sunday, May 18 from 12-3:30PM for The 28th Infantry Division Remembrance Ceremony. For 95 years, the Keystone Division has remembered its past at the unit’s National Shrine located on the grounds. Witness hundreds of active service members march the parade grounds, meet and talk with Gold Star families, learn of the men who’s names are etched in stone, and visit the museum’s information booth to learn more about its educational mission. Museum merchandise will also be available for purchase. This event is free and open to the public. Donations are encouraged. Contributions benefit the Pennsylvania Military Museum.
Battle Cry of Freedom - A Civil War Experience
Join the Pennsylvania Military Museum on Saturday, May 24, and Sunday, May 25, from 10AM-4PM for Battle Cry of Freedom: A Civil War Experience. This living history weekend allows visitors to explore the lifestyles, cultures, and morals of the two armies that battled over slavery. By examining the American Civil War, the public is able to reflect upon the importance of freedom, unity, and the cost of division. At 11AM, a historic weapons demonstration will showcase several pieces that were used during the conflict. At 1PM, families can participate in the History Mystery Kid’s Program, where children can “meet” soldiers of the era. Event parking is $5 per car. Donations are encouraged. Museum merchandise will also be available for purchase. Contributions benefit the Pennsylvania Military Museum. Civil War Remembered: A Cemetery Lantern Tour will take place at the Boalsburg Cemetery on Saturday at 6PM.
Civil War Remembered - A Lantern Tour of Boalsburg Cemetery
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History After Hours - Author Brady Crytzer
Join the Pennsylvania Military Museum on Thursday, June 12, from 7-8PM for its speaker series, History After Hours. Author Brady Crytzer will present on the history of the American Revolution in Western Pennsylvania, highlighting the stories of rebels, redcoats, and Indigenous people. Crytzer has penned several books including, Hessians: Mercenaries, Rebels, and the War for British America and The Whiskey Rebellion: A Distilled History of an American Crisis. This one-hour lecture will take place at the Country Inn & Suites at 1357 East College Avenue, State College. The author will conduct a book signing afterwards. Other museum merchandise will also be available for purchase. This event is free and open to the public. Donations are encouraged. Contributions benefit the Pennsylvania Military Museum. This lecture series is proudly made possible by the generosity of Altoona's Lawruk Builders Incorporated.
They Fell Silent - A Guided Shrine Tour
Join the Pennsylvania Military Museum on Saturday, July 19, at 2PM for the program, They Fell Silent: A Guided Shrine Tour. At the onset of World War I, Theodore Davis Boal, a prominent citizen and wealthy landowner of Centre County, privately-funded a machine gun company for the Pennsylvania National Guard (redesignated the 28th Infantry Division). Boal later hosted a reunion on his estate in 1919, dedicating a memorial to the fallen soldiers of the unit. This simple ceremony established what is today the 28th Infantry Division National Shrine. By attending this guided tour of sacrifice, visitors will learn of the personal stories of those brave individuals whose memories are etched in stone. Admission is $15 per person. Donations are encouraged. Contributions benefit the Pennsylvania Military Museum.
Vietnam Remembered - A Lantern Tour of Boalsburg Cemetery
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History After Hours - Author Scott Hartwig
Join the Pennsylvania Military Museum on Thursday, September 11, from 7-8PM for its speaker series, History After Hours. Author Scott Hartwig will present on his book, I Dread the Thought of the Place: The Battle of Antietam and the End of the Maryland Campaign. By using letters written by participants, Hartwig will share battlefield experiences and explore how veterans coped with their trauma. He also penned To Antietam Creek: The Maryland Campaign of September 1862. This one-hour lecture will take place at the Country Inn & Suites at 1357 East College Avenue, State College. The author will conduct a book signing afterwards. Other museum merchandise will also be available for purchase. This event is free and open to the public. Donations are encouraged. Contributions benefit the Pennsylvania Military Museum. This lecture series is proudly made possible by the generosity of Altoona's Lawruk Builders Incorporated.
Honors to the Fallen - A Lantern Tour of Boalsburg Cemetery
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Spirits of the Shrine - Hidden Histories of Sacrifice
Join the Pennsylvania Military Museum on Saturday, October 25, at 6PM for the program, Spirits of the Shrine: Hidden Histories of Sacrifice. At the onset of World War I, Theodore Davis Boal, a prominent citizen and wealthy landowner of Centre County, privately-funded a machine gun company for the Pennsylvania National Guard (redesignated the 28th Infantry Division). Boal later hosted a reunion on his estate in 1919, dedicating a memorial to the fallen soldiers of the unit. This simple ceremony established what is today the 28th Infantry Division National Shrine. By attending this guided tour of sacrifice, visitors will learn of the personal stories of those brave individuals whose memories are etched in stone. Admission is $15 per person. Donations are encouraged. Contributions benefit the Pennsylvania Military Museum.
History After Hours - Author Jeff Shaara
Join the Pennsylvania Military Museum on Thursday, November 13, from 7-8PM for its speaker series, History After Hours. Author Jeff Shaara will present on his book, The Frozen Hours: A Novel of the Korean War. In November 1950, Allied forces, already battling cold weather, found themselves caught completely off guard as Chinese forces advance around the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea. American soldiers were soon on the brink of complete annihilation. This one-hour lecture will take place at the Country Inn & Suites at 1357 East College Avenue, State College. The author will conduct a book signing afterwards. Other museum merchandise will also be available for purchase. This event is free and open to the public. Donations are encouraged. Contributions benefit the Pennsylvania Military Museum. This lecture series is proudly made possible by the generosity of Altoona's Lawruk Builders Incorporated.
History After Hours - Author Brian Black
Join the Pennsylvania Military Museum on Thursday, April 10, from 7-8PM for its speaker series, History After Hours. Author Brian Black will present on his book, Ike's Road Trip: How Eisenhower's 1919 Convoy Paved the Way for the Roads We Travel. Just after World War I, a young Dwight Eisenhower traversed the nation’s landscape with the United States Army. The experience ultimately altered his life, his presidency, and transportation in America. This one-hour lecture will take place at the Country Inn & Suites at 1357 East College Avenue, State College. The author will conduct a book signing afterwards. Other museum merchandise will also be available for purchase. This event is free and open to the public. Donations are encouraged. Contributions benefit the Pennsylvania Military Museum. This lecture series is proudly made possible by the generosity of Altoona's Lawruk Builders Incorporated.