Help us celebrate the Historical Society of Dauphin County's 150th Anniversary at our 24th Annual Deck the Halls gala on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 6:00pm Our annual fundrai...

Sunday, December 8 1:00pm-6:00pm Some of the finest artisans in central Pennsylvania gather to present their beautiful creations, including wood carvings, pottery, jewelry, b...

Enjoy a spooky visit to the John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion at 219 South Front Street in Harrisburg. There will be a guided Ghost Tour through the mansion on October 30 at 7:00 p...

Thursday, October 3, 6:00pm John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion 219 South Front Street, Harrisburg Celebrate fall by painting your own gourd birdhouse! Cost: $30 per person Incl...

Friday, October 18, 6:30pm John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion For six months in 1919, Vance McCormick, former mayor of Harrisburg, was President Woodrow Wilson's official represen...

July 7, 2019 ~ 6:00pm-8:00pm Enjoy a scenic tour of the Susquehanna River and dinner while learning all about its history aboard The Pride of the Susquehanna River Boat. Benj...

June 26, 2019 ~ 6:00pm Market Square Presbyterian Church 20 S. 2nd Street, Harrisburg Please join your fellow members of the Historical Society of Dauphin County for the 150th An...

The Historical Society of Dauphin County will present the 9th annual public reading of the Declaration of Independence on Thursday, July 4, from the porch of the John Harris-Simon ...

On Sunday, June 23 the John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion will be open from 1:00pm-3:00pm as part of Civil War Days in the Harrisburg Area.  At 1:00pm, Joe Mieczkowski will give a f...

6pm-8pm Join us for a night of painting, wine, and fun in the parlor of the Mansion!  Enjoy complimentary wine and finger foods in an elegant setting. You will get to paint a...

Panel Discussion, Exhibit and Book Signing The Historical Society of Dauphin County will host a panel discussion, exhibit, and book signing commemorating the 40th anniversary of...