Mt. Gretna Area Historical Society

Mt. Gretna Area Historical Society Anne Brossman Sweigart Center for History, Thomas R. Ebright & Joyce M. Ebright Museum of Mt. Gretna History, and Jack Bitner Library Research Center Mt.
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Gretna Area Historical Society (MGAHS) is a not-for-profit organization that strives to educate people of all ages and backgrounds on Mt. Gretna's heritage and its relevance to local and national history. MGAHS collects, preserves, exhibits, and makes accessible objects pertaining to Mt. Gretna's past to the general public.

Before Route 72.Before Route 117.Before most people even owned automobiles. Visitors arrived in Mount Gretna by train, t...
05/24/2026

Before Route 72.
Before Route 117.
Before most people even owned automobiles.

Visitors arrived in Mount Gretna by train, then explored the community on foot — or, for a time, rode a narrow gauge railroad toward the grand Hotel Conewago, the National Guard Rifle Range, and on to the summit of Governor Dick.

Today it’s easy to overlook just how innovative and connected this little woodland community was in its early days.

Join the Mount Gretna Area Historical Society for the first guided walking tour of the season and discover some of the stories still hiding in plain sight around the Pennsylvania Chautauqua grounds.

📍 Meet at the Visitor Information Center
🕰 TODAY, May, 24th, at 1pm (tour is approximately 1 hour)
🎟 No registration required

2026 Opening weekend is here!!We encourage you to pop in and see what we are all about...brush up on your Mt Gretna Hist...
05/21/2026

2026 Opening weekend is here!!

We encourage you to pop in and see what we are all about...brush up on your Mt Gretna History, browse our growing booklet series, sit on the porch and soak in how this magical place came to be.

Don't miss this year's display featuring "The Women of early Mt Gretna" and the "Farmers Encampment&Mount Gretna Park"

We have a beautiful bench donated by the Johnson family in memory of Redd Dixon. Co-founder of the Mt Gretna Art Show.

Reed passed away on Art Show weekend in 2025.

The Mount Gretna Historical Society, like the majority of organizations in Mt Gretna, is alive and well due to the amazing volunteers and generous donations. We thank you for your continued support!!

🎉Join us!!!📅May 9th 💡1pm 📍Hall of Philosophy!
05/02/2026

🎉Join us!!!

📅May 9th

💡1pm

📍Hall of Philosophy!

Save the date!!!!!!!You wont want to miss the opportunity to learn about this fascinating woman!
04/10/2026

Save the date!!!!!!!

You wont want to miss the opportunity to learn about this fascinating woman!

What fun we had on a snowy Sunday afternoon!!!!❄️ Mt Gretna Historical Society sponsored the first ever puzzle contest!🧩...
01/19/2026

What fun we had on a snowy Sunday afternoon!!!!❄️
Mt Gretna Historical Society sponsored the first ever puzzle contest!🧩
Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the event!🖼
AN EXTRA special thank you to Mt Gretna Hideaway for prize donations! 🍴

Dont forget to register!!!!!
01/04/2026

Dont forget to register!!!!!

Attention all puzzlers!!! This is a fun event sponsored by your friends at the MGAHS!! Join us for an afternoon of commu...
12/09/2025

Attention all puzzlers!!! This is a fun event sponsored by your friends at the MGAHS!! Join us for an afternoon of community and puzzles! Please see the flyer for details. Dont forget to register!

What better way to pass the winter blues !? Grab a team, get registered and join the fun!!!
11/21/2025

What better way to pass the winter blues !? Grab a team, get registered and join the fun!!!

We are proud to be participating!
10/19/2025

We are proud to be participating!

Yesterday, we had the joy of celebrating our incredible Historical Society Volunteers!This dedicated group gives countle...
09/01/2025

Yesterday, we had the joy of celebrating our incredible Historical Society Volunteers!
This dedicated group gives countless hours—often unnoticed—to help preserve the museum and the rich history of our beloved Mt. Gretna.

Our gratitude is boundless for every volunteer, every donation, and every purchase of our publications and merchandise. Your support keeps history alive.

Address

206 Pennsylvania Avenue
Mount Gretna, PA
17064

Opening Hours

Saturday 1pm - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

Telephone

(717) 964-1105

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