The Colerain Forges Mansion

10/18/2026

What a wonderful afternoon for history and tea. The Colerain Forges Mansion had its 2nd and last Tour and Tea for the 2026 season. A great time was had by all that attended.

Colerain is going to continue to hold teas in the future, so keep following us and look out for next season's schedule of events.

Our bookshop is going to continue to be open on Thursdays from 12am-2pm until the end of October. Feel free to stop by and adopt some books to help with our preservation efforts at Colerain Forges Mansion.

10/10/2026

This Sunday October 11th is The Colerain Forges Mansion last Tour Sunday of the 2026 season. Our Tour Sundays are walk on, no pre-purchase needed tours.
Times are 11am, 1pm, 3pm. $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-16.
If you're out leaf watching, stop in and learn about the mansion's history and its role in the local iron industry.
Our book shop is also open from 11am to 3pm, no tour is necessary to shop our used book selection.

Looking forward to seeing you!

10/06/2026

The Colerain Forges Mansion wants to send out a huge THANK YOU to the staff of the Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau for spending one of their Monday Meanders taking a tour of the mansion.
We are looking forward to partnering with you!

10/03/2026

Fall has arrived and the Spruce Creek Valley's leaves are changing. Take some time the next 2 Sundays and take a tour of the The Colerain Forges Mansion.
October 4th and 11th are the last tour Sundays the mansion will have for this season.
Tours are 11am, 1pm, and 3pm.
You can book a tour at coleraincenter.org or walk on before the tour time of your choice. Tours are $10 for adults $5 for 6-16.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

On the National Register of Historic Places, Colerain Forges Mansion was started around 1800, with additions by the ironmaster David Stewart and his family in the 1830s through the 1860s. The estate includes the mansion and the stone house, built in the early 1800s, as well as 10 acres of woods, his...

09/24/2026

Take a ride out to Spruce Creek Valley today and visit Colerain Mansion to check out our book selection!
The Colerain Forges Mansion's bookshop is open today, September 24th from 11am-2pm.

Looking forward to your visit!

09/16/2026

Starting this Thursday, September 17th, the bookshop at The Colerain Forges Mansion will be open every Thursday 11am-2pm until the end of October.
Take some time and drive out to beautiful Spruce Creek Valley and check out our selection of used books. New titles added daily and your donations help with preservation work at the mansion.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

09/12/2026

You don't have to take a tour tomorrow to stop by Colerain and visit our book shop.
From 11am-2pm September 13th, the book shop will be open for book adoptions.
Your donations help us with preservation work at The Colerain Forges Mansion.

Looking forward to your visit!

09/07/2026

This Thursday September 10th from 11am-2pm the Colerain Forges Mansion's education room will be open for book sales!
We have a large selection of mystery, crime, sci fi, and non fiction!
$1 donation for paperbacks and a $3 donation for hardback. Cash only at this time.

All donations help support historic preservation work at The Colerain Forges Mansion.

09/04/2026

Did you know that the oldest part of The Colerain Forges Mansion was once the home of David Rittenhouse Porter, the 9th Governor of Pennsylvania? David and his wife, Josephine, lived there and he was the inn keeper for the tavern that once was on the property.
You can walk in the same rooms that they lived in when you come for a tour of the mansion.
Our September tours are September 6th-13th.
Tours are 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Walk-ons are allowed or you can go to coleraincenter.org and book a tour.
$10 for adults $5 for 5-16
Looking forward to seeing you there!