BHM is one of many museums and historic sites across the region participating in activities designed to educate the public and to honor those difficult years when our fragile nation was at war within itself.

"The Keller Letters"
In our continuing effort to showcase Boalsburg families, we are very excited about this new exhibit that not only features the Keller Family, but also ties in with our PA 150 theme. In the fall of 2010, Boalsburg resident Cathy Horner, discovered a batch of handwritten letters at the Centre County Historical Museum in Bellefonte that were, from and to, Keller family relations. The letters, written between 1839 thru 1893 cover a multitude of topics ranging from arithmetic homework to Lincoln's assassination. Daniel Keller (brother of Sophie Keller) wrote several letters from the battlefield where he was with the PA 148th Volunteer Regiment. These fascinating narratives offer first-hand accounts of several main events during the Civil War. This collection is not to be missed!

"The Sword of
Dr. Calvin Peter Wm. Fisher"
Serving in the same regiment with Daniel Keller was Dr. Calvin Wm. Fisher who was an assistant surgeon for the 148th and recognized by Governor Beaver for his valuable service to the Union with a ceremonial sword that the Fisher family (residing in North Carolina) has generously loaned the BHM for this exhibit. Along with the sword are photos of the Fisher family and a biography. We are proud to exhibit this sword that honors one of Boalsburg's finest.

"Flags of Our Union"
Boalsburg resident, Jim Sorensen, has an extensive collection of U.S. flags from different time periods. He has offered them on loan for our exhibit. These patriotic banners, each unique in design, are symbols of the enduring strength of our Union.