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.

Sitting in the parlor of the Harris-Cameron mansion last night, it felt like catching up with an old friend. Once again,...
08/27/2026

Sitting in the parlor of the Harris-Cameron mansion last night, it felt like catching up with an old friend.

Once again, the amazing Dave Biser regaled us as Mr. John Harris, Jr.

Thank you Dave for your many years of service to HSDC and for bringing to life John Harris Junior, Harrisburg’s founding father.

08/06/2026
07/22/2026

Flowers and Jazz goes to the Boston Tea Party on August 14!

07/05/2026

Due to last night's storm and tonight's weather forecast tonight's Colonial Costume Ball at the Peter Allen House is being postponed. We will update everyone one a new date has been confirmed.

Today, we celebrated the 16th annual public reading of the Declaration of Independence, a reading preformed by John Harr...
07/04/2026

Today, we celebrated the 16th annual public reading of the Declaration of Independence, a reading preformed by John Harris, portrayed by reenactor David Biser.

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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