Mount Joy Area Historical Society

Mount Joy Area Historical Society The Mount Joy Area Historical Society's mission is to seek, preserve, and make available the history of the Mount Joy Area.

09/01/2026

Meet Ned Sterling, a Mount Joy Area Historical Society Board Member! Ned has a strong interest in preserving local historical buildings and being a part of the community. He is always available and ready to lend a helping hand. Interested in becoming a member or want to get involved - reach out, we would love to have you! joy

08/22/2026

Then and Now: 1105 West Main Steet From Fresh Produce to Furniture

What began as a small roadside stand selling fruits and vegetables from the Wolgemuth family farm eventually grew into the John Wolgemuth Fruit Market, a familiar stop for Mount Joy residents.

If you enjoy discovering stories like these, consider joining the Mount Joy Area Historical Society. Your support helps us preserve and share the history that makes our community unique. Don’t forget to like and share.

Just a short day in the life of a volunteer at the Mount Joy Area Historical Society, cataloging, archiving, and some qu...
08/13/2026

Just a short day in the life of a volunteer at the Mount Joy Area Historical Society, cataloging, archiving, and some quick research! Interested in becoming a member, visit our profile and join us!

08/05/2026

Born in Mount Joy in 1887, Walter S. Ebersole answered the call to serve his country during World War I. Drafted in 1917, he trained at Fort Meade with other men from Mount Joy before being sent overseas and earning the rank of corporal.

On November 5, 1918, just six days before the Armistice, Ebersole was killed in action in France. He was only 31 years old. The town honored him with what was described as “the largest military funeral held in Mount Joy for a World War hero thus far” according to The Mount Joy Bulletin.

Just one year later, in 1919, fifteen local veterans formed the town’s American Legion post. To decide whose name it would bear, they placed the names of Mount Joy’s fallen veterans into a hat.

The name drawn was Walter S. Ebersole. Today, his name continues to remind us of the sacrifices made by those who served.

Summer kitchens looked a little different in 1907 according to this original advertisement. The Rollman Manufacturing Co...
07/30/2026

Summer kitchens looked a little different in 1907 according to this original advertisement. The Rollman Manufacturing Company of Mount Joy produced kitchen tools that helped families prepare everything from fresh lemonade, to homemade ice cream, chopped vegetables, and preserve the season’s harvest.

Several of these original Rollman tools are part of the Mount Joy Area Historical Society’s collection, offering a glimpse into a time when preparing a summer bounty took a little more work, but often brought the whole family together.

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23rd Annual Taste of Mount Joy Crusin’ Car Show was 10/10, would recommend to a friend
07/26/2026

23rd Annual Taste of Mount Joy Crusin’ Car Show was 10/10, would recommend to a friend

Although parts of Fairview Street are closed, the Mount Joy Area Historical Society is still operating and open on Sunda...
07/20/2026

Although parts of Fairview Street are closed, the Mount Joy Area Historical Society is still operating and open on Sundays and our programming is still continuing. Don’t forget about our program tonight! See the 2 maps/routes for detours that will successfully allow you to still visit us!

Route 1:
If coming from Manheim Street turn on to either H**p St. or 2nd St. by the HVAC Distributors and parking is still available at RAISE28 Youth Services or behind the museum.

Route 2:
If coming from W. Main Street turn onto Orchard Rd. or Springville Rd. and make a right onto Birchland Ave. Follow Orchard Rd. to Fairview St. and turn right on Fairview St. Parking is still available at RAISE28 Youth Services or behind the museum.

Address

120 Fairview Street
Mount Joy, PA
17552

Opening Hours

1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+17176534718

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