Thanks to the work of the Boalsburg Village Conservancy and many local volunteers, Memorial Day Weekend in Boalsburg will once again be filled with good fun, delicious food and inspiring messages honoring our loved ones…past and present. See https://historicboalsburg.com for many details!
The weekend kicks off on Thursday, May 25, with the Boalsburg Fireman’s Carnival (6:00 to 10:00 p.m.) At 2:00 p.m. you can do a “drop-in tour” of the Boal Museum & Columbus Chapel. These tours will also be offered on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
On Friday, May 26, the Pennsylvania Military Museum will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The “drop-in tour” will also be available at 2:00 p.m., and the carnival will be open from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
On Saturday, May 27, The Pennsylvania Military Museum will be open from 10:00 to 4:00 p.m. A WWII Living History Encampment will be open to the public.
The parade, sponsored by the Boalsburg Fire Company, will begin at 5:00 p.m. (with line up at 3:30). If you’d like to be in the parade, see https://boalsburgfire.com for information. After the parade, the carnival will continue until 10:00 p.m.
On Sunday, May 28, Zion Lutheran Church will hold Colonial Liturgy Services with patriotic hymns from 9:00 to 10:00 (with a second service from 11:00 to Noon). From 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., a Civil War Ball will be held in the Boal Museum Ballroom. The carnival will be open from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Monday, May 29, is A Day in Town. (see https://historicboalsburg.com for many more details)
The day begins with a BANG! The Memorial Day Run begins at 8:30 a.m. From that point forward the whole town is involved with over 120 vendors, entertainment at the Diamond and additional activities at the Boal Mansion Museum, the Boalsburg Heritage Museum and the Pennsylvania Military Museum (AACA Car Show!).
The Boal Mansion Museum
The Boalsburg Heritage Museum
And finally, the day always ends with the inspiring walk to the cemetery and brief service to honor all our loved ones (past and present) who lost their lives in service to our country.
We’d love to share our Memorial Day festivities with you! Please join us!