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.
The Historical Society of Dauphin County
Announces New Hours Beginning March 1
The Historical Society of Dauphin County and the John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion, willincrease weekend hours available to the public for tours and research. The schedule will change on March 1, 2016 to the following:
Tours of the Harris-Cameron Mansion will be available:
Tuesday - Friday at 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 p.m.
Saturday - 11:00 a.m., 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 p.m.
2nd and 4th Sunday of the month - 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 p.m.
Research Library will be open:
Tuesday - Friday from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
2nd and 4th Sunday of the month from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
HSDC Office Hours will be - Tuesday through Friday - 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
HSDC Happenings
Find out what's going on at HSDC by checking out our new blog:
www.hsdchappenings.blogspot.com
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OFFERING
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
The Historical Society of Dauphin County has for sale a two-story office building of 5,950 square feet in the neighborhood of the famous John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion. The building, located at 311 S. River Street, one-half block from Front Street, includes some unique built ins (it once was an architect's office), bathrooms, kitchen facilities, and 24 parking spaces. The parking lot has rental potential in this busy neighborhood. Please see photos and other details at www.loopnet.com/xNet/Looplink/Profile/Profile.aspx?stid=rsrrealty&LID=19294741 and then call our agent. Thank you!
The Oracle
2014 Annual Report
To see the highlights of the Historical Society's 2013-14 fiscal year, please view our Annual Report.
Building Harrisburg: The Architects and Builders, 1719-1941
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 Society's journal, Susquehanna Heritage, 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.