Shippensburg History Center

Shippensburg History Center We are an educational historical site located in downtown Shippensburg!

Founded in 1945, the Shippensburg Historical Society is a private, non-profit membership organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing the rich history of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania and the surrounding area.

June 15, This day we were washing Some of our Clothes, and Dry ing them. (Junr)—---------------------------------A Sold...
06/15/2026

June 15, This day we were washing Some of our Clothes, and Dry ing them. (Junr)
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A Soldier’s Diary for 1814

More photos sent in from today's Shippensburg America 250th parade.
06/14/2026

More photos sent in from today's Shippensburg America 250th parade.

More photographs that were taken of our vehicle during the Shippensburg America 250th parade.
06/14/2026

More photographs that were taken of our vehicle during the Shippensburg America 250th parade.

06/14/2026
Thank you to everyone who came out in support of the America 250th parade today. We want to thank Lemley's Handyman Serv...
06/14/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out in support of the America 250th parade today. We want to thank Lemley's Handyman Service LLC for driving our vehicle today.

We're in line for the Shippensburg America250 parade. We'll see everyone in a few minutes.
06/14/2026

We're in line for the Shippensburg America250 parade. We'll see everyone in a few minutes.

June 14, I was on guard. This morning the vessels Set Sail for Buffaloe with the reguls. (Junr)—-----------------------...
06/14/2026

June 14, I was on guard. This morning the vessels Set Sail for Buffaloe with the reguls. (Junr)
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A Soldier’s Diary for 1814

Now that today's events are history, we want to thank all of our volunteers and sponsors for making today a HUGE success...
06/14/2026

Now that today's events are history, we want to thank all of our volunteers and sponsors for making today a HUGE success.

Fort Loudoun PA - Historical Interpreters
Forbes Road Frolic - Ordinary Night Entertainment
Oakgrove Farm - Museum of Libations - Exhibit
Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center - Manning the Table
Sala della Spada - Fencing Demonstrations
Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce - The Shippensburg America250PA Committee
Lemley's Handyman Service LLC - Building the bar and helping with EVERYTHING in between.
Ray Owens - Hats Across America
Monn’s Firewood/Monn’s Logging - Firewood
Shippensburg History Center intern and volunteers! You know who you are!
And you the visitors! Thank you for the support by showing up and supporting your history center.

Thank you to our Sponsor for Ordinary Night!
Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation
We appreciate the sponsorship!!!

06/14/2026

Forbes Road Frolic put on a great show as always! Thank you for performing and we'll see you next weekend at Fort Loudoun PA Market Fair, June 19-21.

Address

52 West King Street
Shippensburg, PA
17257

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 3pm
Wednesday 11am - 3pm
Thursday 11am - 3pm
Friday 11am - 3pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

+17175326727

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