elcome to the online home of The Historical Society of Dauphin County and the John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion. The Historical Society of Dauphin County (HSDC) was founded in 1869 and has been headquartered at the Harris-Cameron Mansion, a National Historic Landmark, since 1941.
The mission of the HSDC is to collect, preserve, exhibit, publish, and promote interest in the history of Dauphin County for the education, enjoyment, and benefit of the public.
We welcome your interest in our collections, efforts, programs, and services.
Up and Coming at HSDC
Through Summer: Exhibit: The Graydon Family of Early Harrisburg
June 10: Family Concert, Stephen Foster: American Dreamer
June 24: Program and Exhibit on Tropical Storm Agnes
THANK YOU, SILENT AUCTION CONTRIBUTORS
We are grateful to all who contributed items for a silent auction held during our recent Blast from the Past fundraiser. Your generous contributions help to maintain and preserve the historic John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion and provide programming for the benefit of the public.
- Atlantis Salon
- Bricco
- City House Bed and Breakfast
- Custer Design Group
- Dauphin County Parks and Recreation
- Carl Jr. Dorko
- Downstreet Salon
- Erik Fasick
- Fort Hunter Park and Mansion
- Alan R. Garner
- Harrisburg Area Riverboat Society
- Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra
- Hershey Lodge
- House of Cards
- Caleb Jackson
- Just Plain Yoga Studio
- Kenneth and Co. Salon
- Jack Krill
- David and Kathryn McCorkle
- M.S. Hershey Foundation
- Nancy Mendes
- Kris and Denis Milke
- Ollie's Bargain Outlet
- Open Stage of Harrisburg
- Pennsylvania Heritage Society
- Riverbottom Pottery
- Alyce Spector
- Robert Stadnycki
- Elizabeth Staz
- Stock's on Second/Carley's Ristorante
- Theatre Harrisburg
- Erna Tunno
- David W. Volkman
- Mary Webber-Weston and Tim Weston
- Kenneth C. Wolensky/Lehigh University Press
Building Harrisburg Now Available
Ken Frew's epic account (400 pages, 350-plus illustrations) of the history of Harrisburg’s architects, builders and buildings is now available for purchase.
Support HSDC while getting something in return. Our online shop includes the 2009-10 Susquehanna Heritage: Central Pennsylvania's Personal Civil War as well as Publications from the Past, which include transcripts of addresses given before the Society that cover topics such as transportation, industry, military and church histories.
Hours
- Alexander Research Library
- Monday through Thursday and the
- Second Sunday of the month
- 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- Research Information
- Mansion Tours
- Monday through Thursday and the
- Second Sunday of the month
- Start 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, & 3:00 PM
- Tour Information
- Society Office
- Monday through Thursday
- 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- * For research and tour hours
- please see above information *
Photo of the Week - April 2, 2012
Electric trains at Pennsylvania Railroad Station in Harrisburg. Photo ID: ALB13-01699.