Historical Society of Perry County

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Historical Society of Perry County

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Our mission is to preserve, protect, and interpret the history of Perry County, Pennsylvania.

The Historical Society of Perry County serves as the steward of eight historic properties ranging in age from the 1821 Cochran-Anspach House in Millerstown to the 1884 Dromgold House and Farm in Shermansdale. We maintain one tavern, one covered bridge, two churches, two historic mansions, a schoolhouse, and a complete farmstead. We also operate and maintain a museum of Perry County History at Blue Ball Tavern within Little Buffalo State Park, as well as a large collection of artifacts and manuscripts which document and highlight Perry County’s rich history. If you have a love of Perry County history or would like to learn more about our history, we cordially invite you to tour our properties, visit our museum, and help us preserve Perry County’s history.

11/05/2026

The Deadline for the 2026 Historical Society of Perry County Annual Banquet is drawing near! We would love to have you!

Terry Bender is going to be our special guest speaker on the Civil War and Perry County.

Tons of great raffle baskets!

The dinner made by Newport Fire Department is going to be amazing!

DEADLINE IS TOMORROW!
Please email [email protected] to order your tickets for $30 each.

11/02/2026

DO WE HAVE PRIZES?Yes we do!
Come to our annual banquet on November 21st and have a wonderful meal and try to win one of our raffles! They keep coming in so there might to a prize for everyone!
Deadline is this Friday November 6th.
2026 Historical Society of Perry County Annual Banquet
Newport Fire Department

11/01/2026

Great fun, as always, handing out candy at Fetter House.

10/30/2026

The Historical Society of Perry County extends its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Ted Loy, a former member of our Board of Directors and longtime member of the Historical Society.

Ted was a true believer in the importance of preserving, protecting, and interpreting the rich history of Perry County. His dedication to our county's heritage will be fondly remembered and greatly appreciated.

We extend our heartfelt condolences and wish peace and comfort to Ted's family, friends, and all who were fortunate enough to know him during this difficult time.

View Ted A Loy's complete obituary, share memories, and explore 8 tribute posts from the community.

10/29/2026

We have AMAZING raffle items coming in for our 2026 Historical Society of Perry County Annual Banquet on November 21st! Don't miss out on this great event. Deadline to reserve tickets is November 6th! Details Below ⬇️

The Historical Society of Perry County will hold its Annual Banquet on Saturday, November 21, at 6:00 p.m. at the Newport Fire Hall.

This signature event will feature a full turkey dinner, Perry County historical trivia, door prizes, and remarks from guest speaker Terry Bender who will talk about the Civil War and its connections to Perry County. The evening will also include the presentation of the Society’s prestigious honors, the Silas Wright Award and the Heritage Award, as well as Raffle Baskets!

Tickets are $30 per person ($18 for children ages 6-12) and may be reserved by calling the Historical Society Office at 717-789-3136 or emailing [email protected]. The deadline to reserve tickets is November 6th.

Send payment prior to the banquet to P.O. Box 47, Landisburg, PA 17040

The Annual Banquet is the Society’s premier event of the year, offering an evening of fellowship, recognition, and community celebration while supporting the ongoing preservation of Perry County’s history.

Proceeds from the Annual Dinner, along with the gift basket raffle will directly support the preservation of Perry County’s history.

10/29/2026

We have AMAZING raffles coming in for our Banquet on November 21st Newport Fire Department Here is just a start of some of the great items we have!
Please reserve your tickets before Friday, November 6th.
2026 Historical Society of Perry County Annual Banquet

10/27/2026

Do you love Civil War History? Especially Gettysburg? Are you interested in how Perry County played a part in the Civil War? If so, you don't want to miss our guest speaker at our Banquet on Saturday, November 21st Newport Fire Department
2026 Historical Society of Perry County Annual Banquet

10/25/2026

Thank you to all the volunteers who made the Sip & Support HSPC: Fall Tea at Fetter a success today. We had great food by Perry County Bee Company, tea, music and a lot of fun and laughter.
To those who came thank you for your continued support of the historical society!
Here are some pictures from today. Please share any pictures you might have taken.

Address

PO Box 47
Landisburg, PA
17040

Website

https://perrycountyhistory.org/

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