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Penn State's History Rooted in Bellefonte

A number of leaders who helped to found Penn State and shape its early development are buried in Bellefonte's Union Cemetery, a 20-minute drive from the University Park campus. Bellefonte, the seat of Centre County, was the region's political, cultural, and economic hub in the nineteenth century. Union Cemetery is located between High and Howard Streets, one block east of the Court House.

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Governors.... founding fathers and mothers.... explorers... Revolutionary War veterans, as well as WWI, WWII, Korea... They're all here, along with all of the other people who make up the history, fabric and family connections that make up a small town.

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Mark your calendar for April-May: "Daffodil Drive"

Just imagine for a moment: It's April, and the 250,000 blooms at Penn State, in Bellefonte, and points in between, have begun their annual show. Finally, winter's over! So what are you staying inside for? Take the Daffodil Drive loop through the Pennsylvania countryside, between Penn State and Bellefonte for some free fun for the family. While in Bellefonte, visit Talleyrand Park and our historic downtown.

For a brochure or more information, please visit the Centre County Visitor and Convention Bureau, or The Train Station in Bellefonte, or send an email to Daffodil Drive Information.

Bellefonte Museum for Centre County

2008 Exhibit Schedule

The mission of the museum is to stimulate curiosity, imagination and creativity, and to promote lively and thoughtful participation by children and parents.

The museum is a museum of the humanities with subjects as diverse as art, history, architecture, natural history and physical science. The museum setting, the Historic Linn House, is integral to the mission.

The Bellefonte Museum for the Families of Centre County has a significant opportunity to offer our program of enrichment to families in Central Pennsylvania. No other local organization has the same mission. We are facing a time of change, a time when we must have new ideas and new ways to solve problems. Exposure to the arts, stimulating imagination and inspiring creativity, can help young people grow to be new problem solvers.