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
Thanks to everyone who supported the Deck the
Halls Gala Honoring the Olewine Family
Our Winter/Spring 2012 events program will be announced soon.
Help Save an Historic Barn
The Wenger-Miller Bank Barn, which is eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places, needs to be moved for purposes of development in South Hanover Township. If you are interested or know an organization who might be interested in purchasing and re-locating the barn, please contact us.
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 - January 30, 2012
A banner hangs left of the entrance to the Covenant Presbyterian Church at Fifth and Peffer Streets in Harrisburg urging people to "Vote NO! for Sunday Movies." Circa 1935, the pastor was Rev. Frank Richard Williams. Photo ID: MG698-1601.