About Us
What is Local Historia?
What is Local Historia?
What is Local Historia?
Local Historia is here to shine light upon the past, connect with community in the present, and preserve local history for the future. Click to learn more about our mission and services.
Guided Walking Tours
What is Local Historia?
What is Local Historia?
Experience local history! Travel back in time on our walking tours and enjoy authentic and enjoyable stories and sites. Click here for more tour information.
Self-Guided Tours
Videos by Local Historia
Videos by Local Historia
Learn at your own pace with local self guided tours on topics like the Underground Railroad. Click here for more tour information.
Videos by Local Historia
Videos by Local Historia
Videos by Local Historia
Subscribe and enjoy Local Historia videos on YouTube featuring local history in creative ways! Also, check out the Hidden Happy Valley series on the lesser known history behind some of our favorite spots.
What is Local Historia?
About us
Local Historia is a passion for local history, community, and preservation. Our mission is to connect you with local history through engaging content, walking tours, and other unique experiences. Historical walking tours are at the heart of who we are. We also offer historical consulting services.
Historia is the root word for history and means to inquire. So at Local Historia, we are passionate about researching and sharing local history. In the process, we strive to give back to our community by working to preserve historical sites and stories. This concept of history helping history is essential to the identity of Local Historia and we commit to giving back to support historic preservation and other positive community initiatives. Local Historia is also a network of contributing historians. Learn more about the Local Historia Community. Support local history, preservation, and community! Local Historia LLC is located in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. Local Historia is owned by public historians Matt Maris and Dustin Elder.
"Through interpretation, understanding; through understanding, appreciation;
through appreciation, protection." -National Park Service
Walking Tours
Join us on a Guided Walking Tour!
- There's something special about a guided tour with an experienced local historian!
- Our historical walking tours are based on professional research skills and reliable sources; historical accuracy is our priority. Tour options are below but please don't hesitate to request a tour that meets your needs. Private or custom group tours welcome!
We may have an upcoming tour/event on the schedule:
- Click here for the schedule of tours and events!
- Follow Local Historia on Facebook and Instagram to stay posted on all public tours/events.
Private Tour/Event Requests:
- Click here for pricing and information on Private Group Tours
- Presentations are great for private events as well!
- Gift Certificates are available!
Tour options include Downtown Bellefonte, Waterfront tours, Talleyrand Park tours, Civil War, Underground Railroad and other custom tours in Bellefonte or Centre County by request. Private tours in Tyrone are also available!
All Tours:
Walking tours can be modified and customized to meet your needs and interests, please let us know if you require wheelchair accessibility or have any other requests to improve your tour experience. Presentations can also be arranged.