Dauphin-Middle Paxton Historical Society

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Dauphin-Middle Paxton Historical Society

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We are a non-profit organization with an all volunteer staff and committees. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend both of these!

The society has monthly meetings and a program on the 4th Thursday and an Open House on the 2nd Sunday. There is a museum and library housed in one of the rooms in the Old Dauphin School House. During scheduled open houses, our growing collection is open for research.

10/21/2026

More scenes from Heritage Day 2026! Again...thank you to all the visitors and volunteers who made the day possible!! We appreciate you all!!

10/20/2026

Here are some scenes from Heritage Day 2026! Thank you to everyone who came out to support our 18th Annual Heritage Day! Thank you to all the volunteers who had a hand in setting up, running a stand, tearing down and clean up! We couldn't have an event like this without all of you!!

10/20/2026

Please join us for an informative evening with speaker, Dave Morrison of the Historic Harrisburg Association, who will be speaking on "The Residences of Pennsylvania Governors." As always, our programs are free and open to the public!

Date: October 22, 2026
Time: 7pm
Location: Zion Lutheran Church, Dauphin, PA @ the corner of Allegheny & Swatara Streets

10/16/2026

Here we are! The night before the big day! We really hope to see our community and beyond enjoying OUR Heritage Day! We are a small town and we love to see our community show up! Come learn about our history, stop by our gift shop, grab a bowl of homemade soup, ride a pony, snuggle a goat, place a bid in the silent auction and grab some dessert at the bake sale! See what cool cars and tractors show up, set up a flea market stand or sell your crafts! Let the kids try their hand at making apple c***r! Bring your family and friends and help us make this a special day for our community! We can't wait to see you there!

10/13/2026

Are you looking for some indoor activities to do with the kids in the upcoming cooler months? If so, be sure to stop by the Silent Auction Tent on Heritage Day to bid on a nice selection of fun activities to fill that time! Here are some of the fun places to go!

Trindle Bowl
ABC East Lanes
Adventure Sports
Get Air
Sports Emporium

If your kids or you are the artsy type, check these out!

Color Me Mine
Wheel of Light Studio

Remember...BID EARLY and CHECK BACK OFTEN!!

10/12/2026

📸 UPDATE ON HERITAGE DAY PHOTO CONTEST! 📸

📸 ATTENTION: those of you dropping off entries for the Heritage Day Photo Contest this Wednesday, October 14th from 6:00 to 6:30pm at the Dauphin Borough Building...the location has changed to the NEW BOROUGH BUILDING. Please bring your photos to the side door closest to the old building. Can't wait to see what you have captured!! 📸

10/12/2026

Are you in the mood for some pampering for yourself or as a gift for someone else? Then be sure to stop by the Silent Auction at Heritage Day on Saturday, October 17th! Check the list below to see if anything sparks your interest!

C & D Nail Spa
Elements Massage
New Blooms
The Shear Edge

Be sure to BID EARLY and CHECK BACK OFTEN!

10/10/2026

Heritage Day is ONE WEEK away and the donations for the Silent Auction are adding up and providing a variety of choices for all! If going out to eat is your thing, here are some of the options for you to bid on! You don't want to miss out!

Black and Bleu
Buffalo Wild Wings
Dauphin Pizza
Five Guys
Lancaster Brewing Company
Mick's
Morning Fuel
Oliver Garden-Colonial Park
Pizza Grille
PJ Wellihans
Plaza Azteca
Red Raven Surf & Turf
Red Robin
Simply Turkey
Stoney Creek Inn
The Glass Lounge

Remember...BID EARLY and CHECK BACK OFTEN!

10/09/2026

Heritage Day will be here before we know it! Be sure to stop by the Silent Auction Tent to see what might be of interest to you! We have over 100 items waiting to be bid on due to the generosity of our sponsors!

If SHOPPING is your passion, there are plenty of options! Online, In Store, Reading, Groceries, Tools, Flowers...we have it all!
Here are some of them:

Amazon Gift Cards (10)
Boscov's Gift Cards (2)
Cupboard Maker Books
Giant Food Store (5)
Hornung's True Value Hardware
Karns
New Blooms
Stauffers of Kissel Hill
Target
Walmart
Weis Markets (2)

Bid early and check back often!

07/05/2026

*****ATTENTION*****

Due to tonight’s possibility of severe weather Frank Pinto has made the tough decision to postpone the Colonial Ball which was to be held in the tent. No new date has been decided on at this point, but the information will be posted as soon as a new date has been set. Apologies for any inconvenience this has caused!

Address

PO Box 532
Dauphin, PA
17018

Website

http://www.DMPHS.org/

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