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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.

10/20/2026

No words, just sounds at our monthly program on antique phonographs. Stars and Stripes Forever, Tiptoe Through the Tulips, Red Hot Mama, and William Tell Overture (Finale) were crowd favorites. Thanks to Shawn Patrick and Nick Sieber for the amazing sounds, songs, and history! Join us next month for our last program of the year

It’s finally feeling like fall and soup season! Enjoy these photos from this Mount Joy Cookbook, published in 1909, comp...
10/15/2026

It’s finally feeling like fall and soup season! Enjoy these photos from this Mount Joy Cookbook, published in 1909, compiled by members of the Ladies’ Mite Society of the Presbyterian Church. Priced at just 25 cents, the cookbook showcases soups that were tried and tested by the ladies of the church. Would you try any any of these receipes?

What did music sound like 100 years ago? Come hear it for yourself!Join the Mount Joy Area Historical Society on Monday,...
10/11/2026

What did music sound like 100 years ago? Come hear it for yourself!

Join the Mount Joy Area Historical Society on Monday, October 19 at 7 p.m. for a fascinating evening with local collectors, Shawn Patrick and Nick Sieber, presenting “Antique Phonographs and History of Recorded Sound.”

Travel from Thomas Edison’s first recording in 1877 through the development of the phonograph, and hear music the way people experienced it at the turn of the 20th century. Bring a friend and take a trip back in time!

Our monthly events are free and open to the public and refreshments follow the presentation. History lives here, and you’re invited!

📅 Monday, October 19, 2026
🕖 7:00 p.m.
📍 Cemetery Road Schoolhouse, 120 Fairview Street, Mount Joy

Mount Joy Area Historical Society’s annual “Plein Air” event was held on Saturday and these artists brought to life scen...
09/28/2026

Mount Joy Area Historical Society’s annual “Plein Air” event was held on Saturday and these artists brought to life scenes from Main Street, Mount Joy! Thank you to everyone who came out!

09/27/2026

🐾 Mount Joy Minnie has been learning a little Mount Joy history!

Have you ever wondered about the stories behind some of our familiar places? Now’s your chance to take a walk through history! Join the Mount Joy Area Historical Society for a walking tour where you’ll discover the people, places, and stories that helped shape our community. You’ll see some familiar landmarks from a whole new perspective!

📅 Sundays: October 4 & November 1
⏰ 2 PM
💲 By donation
👉 Sign up: https://bit.ly/MJAHSWalkingTour2026

Come walk, learn, and discover the history that makes Mount Joy special!

Artifact Spotlight UPDATE! I made some clerical errors and wanted to repost and update for the record. Thanks to those o...
09/27/2026

Artifact Spotlight UPDATE! I made some clerical errors and wanted to repost and update for the record. Thanks to those of you for reaching out! These house numbers from the old Trinity Evangelical Congregational parsonage at 102 New Haven Street. Follow along for a deep dive into the archives. Like, comment, and follow for more Mount Joy artifacts and history.

Artists Race Against the Clock at 3rd Annual Mount Joy Plein Air Quick DrawWatch creativity unfold in real time on Satur...
09/17/2026

Artists Race Against the Clock at 3rd Annual Mount Joy Plein Air Quick Draw

Watch creativity unfold in real time on Saturday, September 26, as the Mount Joy Area Historical Society hosts its third annual Plein Air Quick Draw. Artists ages 18 and up will have just two hours from 10am to noon to paint original works entirely outdoors in the downtown Mount Joy area, rain or shine.

Derived from the French phrase meaning “in the open air”, the plein air tradition challenges painters to capture natural daylight and live scenery on-site. Once time is up, finished pieces move to the Mount Joy Area Historical Society, located at 120 Fairview Street, for a 12:30-1:30pm exhibition, judging, and sale.

Artist registration is $10; the public exhibit is free and open to the public. All completed works will be available for purchase. Learn more at mountjoyhistory.com/plein-air-quick-draw.

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120 Fairview Street
Mount Joy, PA
17552

Opening Hours

1pm - 4pm

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+17176534718

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