Thank you for scheduling a tour of the Centre Furnace Mansion, a beautiful 19th century ironmaster’s residence. The Mansion has been restored and is furnished to reflect the period of residency of ironmaster Moses Thompson and his family, 1842-1891. Through a guided tour, you will learn about the historical significance of Centre Furnace, the iron-making process and Victorian life through the Mansion's collections. 

Centre Furnace Mansion and surrounding grounds is on the National Register of Historic Places and represents a small portion of the late 18th-19th century ironmaking village once located here. The site includes the Centre Furnace Mansion, Furnace Stack, and surrounding eight acres of landscaped grounds with walkways and period inspired gardens. Its interpretation is based on historical documentation and archaeological research.

The Centre Furnace Mansion is owned and managed by the Centre County Historical Society, and serves as the Society's headquarters.

Please note that tours are led by volunteer docents who come in specially for your tour. We understand that visitors must sometimes cancel, but we ask that you kindly let us know emailing us at info@centrecountyhistory.org or by calling 814-234-4779. You may leave a message after hours. That will allow us time to notify our docents and make your tour time available to others.

COVID-19 & Tour Information: ​

• While it is no longer required, we encourage you to wear a mask while indoors at the Centre Furnace Mansion. 
• We require that tours be pre-scheduled. To make a reservation, please see the calendar below for available dates and times.
• For groups over 6, special interest or scout groups, please call us directly to schedule your tour. 814-234-4779.
• Hand sanitizer will be readily available and encouraged upon entering.