Bellefonte Historical and Cultural Association

BHCA is a nonprofit, volunteer organization working to provide diverse cultural and arts programming to residents of Bellefonte, Pennsylvania and surrounding communities at no charge. BHCA also strives to increase awareness of the significance of Bellefonte's cultural heritage, as reflected in rich Victorian architecture, and of the value of its preservation.

Upcoming Events

ALL EVENTS
  • Westernrange

    Summer Sounds: Western Range

    06/28/2026 7:00 PM | Talleyrand Park

    Western Range is a Central Pennsylvania band known for its authentic Texas Swing, honky tonk, and vintage rock sound.

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  • Summer Sounds: Anchor & Arrow

    07/05/2026 7:00 PM | Talleyrand Park

    Anchor&Arrow is the high-energy duo of Matt Dashem and Jennifer Henry-Dashem, blending soul, funk, rock, and jazz into a dynamic, crowd-pleasing sound.

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  • Bhca Bellefonte Ssg

    Summer Sounds: Tommy Wareham

    07/12/2026 7:00 PM | Talleyrand Park

    For 25 years, Tommy "The Original Piano Man" Wareham has delighted audiences of all ages in Centre County, whether they are few or numerous.

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  • Waltersurvivor

    Summer Sounds: Walter Survivor

    07/19/2026 7:00 PM | Talleyrand Park

    Based in Bellefonte, Ryan Vaughan and Christine Schafer perform acoustic sets featuring folk, Americana, pop, and singer-songwriter covers, along with a few of their own original tunes.

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  • Deacons Of Dixieland

    Summer Sounds: Deacons of Dixieland

    07/26/2026 7:00 PM | Talleyrand Park

    The Deacons of Dixieland is a 7-piece traditional jazz band from Central Pennsylvania.

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  • Bellefonte Community Band

    Summer Sounds: Bellefonte Community Band

    08/02/2026 8:00 PM | Talleyrand Park

    ​The Bellefonte Community Band brings together around 65 volunteer musicians in a fun and welcoming environment for both players and audiences.

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Explore Bellefonte

  • Talleyrand Park

    In the 1960s, Bellefonte Borough Council developed plans for a park at the site of the deteriorated McClain block.  The Talleyrand Park Citizens Committee was formed in 1974.  Learn more about Talleyrand Park and the Committee involved in the upkeep.  

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  • Virtual Walking Tour

    This is a 1874 street map of Bellefonte with tour stops overlaid.  For stops not linked here, please visit the Virtual Tour Home or the Center of Town Map, which is the central portion of this map.

    Take the virtual walking tour