elcome to the online home of The Historical Society of Dauphin County and the John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion. The Historical Society of Dauphin County (HSDC) was founded in 1869 and has been headquartered at the Harris-Cameron Mansion, a National Historic Landmark, since 1941.
The mission of the HSDC is to collect, preserve, exhibit, publish, and promote interest in the history of Dauphin County for the education, enjoyment, and benefit of the public.
We welcome your interest in our efforts, programs, and services.
September 15, 2008
Mondays at the Mansion
PHMC Historian Ken Wolensky will be giving the first presentation of the fall Mondays at the Mansion Series. "The New Deal in Pennsylvania" will begin at 7:00PM. Light refreshments will follow.
Help support HSDC while getting a little something in return. You can now purchase items from our online store.
Hours
- Society Office
- Mon-Thu: 9:30am - 4:15pm
- Fri: 10:00am - 2:00pm
- Mansion & Exhibit Tours
- Mon-Thu: 11am, 1pm, & 3pm
- Fri: 11am & 1pm
- Alexander Library
- Mon-Thu: 12:45pm - 4:15pm
Volunteer at HSDC
Volunteers are vital to the breadth and success of HSDC efforts. Volunteer opportunities are available in all of our programs and services and in any time frame that suits your schedule. We especially need volunteers to perform transcription and data entry work from home or on-site. Contact us for details!
Current Exhibit: Dauphin County in the New Deal Era
Take a tour of the Mansion in 2008 and you can see dozens of photographs showing the influence of New Deal programs on Dauphin County in the 1930's. Here workers widen Harrisburg's Third Street and replace brick sidewalks with concrete as part of a Works Progress Administration project.
Historic Harrisburg Association's Architectural Library at HSDC
HHA has placed their architectural library on long-term loan with HSDC. A wonderful resource for building and preservation enthusiasts, the library's online inventory of books, magazines, videos, and newspapers is available for browsing now.