The John Harris and Simon Cameron Mansion

The Mansion Today
The Mansion Today

The history of the Mansion is one of change for both its ownership and architecture. The Mansion has undergone numerous additions and significant renovations since it was first constructed in 1766. It has had no fewer than eight owners before the Society first called it home in 1941. In 1976 the Mansion was designated a National Historic Landmark. The Historical Society of Dauphin County offer tours of the Mansion. You can also rent the Mansion for personal or business events.

A Panorama of the Parlor

The Harris-Cameron Mansion is included as a site in the Pennsylvania Civil War Trails Google Earth Project. You can view, pan, and zoom in on a high-resolution panorama of the Mansion Parlor at GigaPan.org.

A Panorama of the Parlor

The Dining Room

The Solarium

Hallway and First Floor Stair