Historical Society of Dauphin County

Historical Society of Dauphin County The Historical Society of Dauphin County (HSDC) maintains the Harris-Cameron Mansion, a research library, and archives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

FOR EVENTS CALENDAR, SEE www.DauphinCountyHistory.org

HOURS
Tours of the Harris-Cameron Mansion:
Tuesday - Friday, 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 p.m.

2nd Sunday of the month - 1:00 p.m.

*Tours by appointment only in January and February

Research Library:
Tuesday - Friday, 1:00-4:00 p.m
2nd Sunday of the month, 1:00-4:00 p.m. HSDC Office Hours:
Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Please call ahe

ad at (717) 233-3462 to verify hours in case of inclement weather, other adverse conditions, or staff absence.

There are a few tickets left for tonight’s Spirits of ‘76 whiskey tasting at 6pm. Program by Jim Wolfe of Stoll & Wolfe ...
06/20/2026

There are a few tickets left for tonight’s Spirits of ‘76 whiskey tasting at 6pm. Program by Jim Wolfe of Stoll & Wolfe Distillery in Lititz. Learn about whiskey, enjoy a beautiful night on the Susquehanna and dine on delicious BBQ!

Join John Harris, Jr. for a fun, in-person whiskey tasting inspired by the bold spirits of 1776!

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06/01/2026

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When the Harrisburg Chapter, NSDAR began a research project to identify American Revolutionary patriots buried in Dauphin County, they hoped to find 250 to commemorate America250. To our happy SURPRISE - they’ve identified over 600 people and are not done!

HSDC is proud to partner with DAR to showcase the results of their efforts in our exhibit

“Patriots of Dauphin County”

at the John Harris Mansion, open and free to the public during our normal hours. Don’t miss it - especially on the 4th of July this year.

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Spring is here at the John Harris-Simon Cameron mansion. Upcoming events:Sunday 4/19 - Genealogy workshop 2pm (free to t...
04/15/2026

Spring is here at the John Harris-Simon Cameron mansion.

Upcoming events:

Sunday 4/19 - Genealogy workshop 2pm (free to the public)

Saturday 5/9 - Forgotten Patriot Ned Hector program 2pm (free to the public)

Saturday 5/16 - Patriots of Dauphin County Exhibit launch 5pm (RSVP required, free)

To hold your spot, visit dauphincountyhistory.org

Address

219 South Front Street
Harrisburg, PA
17104

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+17172333462

Website

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