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
  • Coalalley

    Summer Sounds: Coal Alley

    06/07/2026 7:00 PM | Talleyrand Park

    Coal Aly is an 11-piece band from State College, PA, made up of musicians of all ages and backgrounds who love to perform.

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  • Lindysisters

    Summer Sounds: Lindy Sisters

    06/14/2026 7:00 PM | Talleyrand Park

    The Lindy Sisters (Lynette, Loralie, and Lana) are a California-based musical trio specializing in 1940s swing music and Andrews Sisters-style three-part harmonies.

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  • Bhca Jitterbugcontest 2024

    2026 Jitterbug Dance Contest

    06/20/2026 3:30 PM | Bellefonte Diamond

    We want to see you dance. The Bellefonte Historical and Cultural Association is sponsoring a jitterbug dance contest for adults who know how to strut their stuff.

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  • Honeypie

    Summer Sounds: Honey Pie

    06/21/2026 7:00 PM | Talleyrand Park

    Honey Pie is a spirited acoustic trio from State College, PA, blending rock, pop, Americana, and roots music into a harmony-rich, high-energy sound.

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  • 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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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