Dauphin-Middle Paxton Historical Society

Dauphin-Middle Paxton Historical Society We are a non-profit organization with an all volunteer staff and committees. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend both of these!

The society has monthly meetings and a program on the 4th Thursday and an Open House on the 2nd Sunday. There is a museum and library housed in one of the rooms in the Old Dauphin School House. During scheduled open houses, our growing collection is open for research.

07/05/2026

*****ATTENTION*****

Due to tonight’s possibility of severe weather Frank Pinto has made the tough decision to postpone the Colonial Ball which was to be held in the tent. No new date has been decided on at this point, but the information will be posted as soon as a new date has been set. Apologies for any inconvenience this has caused!

No plans for the 4th of July? No problem! Stop by The Historic Peter Allen House for some patriotic events! Not only are...
07/01/2026

No plans for the 4th of July? No problem! Stop by The Historic Peter Allen House for some patriotic events! Not only are we celebrating our country's 250th, but it is also the 300th Anniversary of The Historic Peter Allen House!! Come out and join the celebration!!

Please Join our community for our USA 250th Parade on Saturday, June 27th from 12:00-1:00pm. All are welcome to walk, b...
06/24/2026

Please Join our community for our USA 250th Parade on Saturday, June 27th from 12:00-1:00pm. All are welcome to walk, build floats, etc. Come out and show your patriotic spirit for the community!
The Parade forms Saturday at 11:30AM at the Middle Paxton Public Works Building located behind the Middle Paxton Township Building/Firehouse on Elizabeth Avenue.
The Parade Kicks off at 12:00 Noon with the sounding of the community church bells!
Contact Ryan Evans at 717-319-8225 with questions.

Think you have the best homemade goods in town?Enter your homemade pie, preserves, bread, etc. in our community competit...
06/22/2026

Think you have the best homemade goods in town?
Enter your homemade pie, preserves, bread, etc. in our community competition this Saturday for your big chance to win a blue ribbon and bragging rights!
Fill out the form below or contact Ryan Evans at 717-319-8225 to enter.
https://m.signupgenius.com/...

Think you have the best homemade apple pie, jelly, or bread in town?Sign up to enter your best baking or preserves into ...
06/18/2026

Think you have the best homemade apple pie, jelly, or bread in town?

Sign up to enter your best baking or preserves into our community competition during our USA 250 Celebration!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FA9A728A5FDC34-62374082-best

Entries will be judged by our volunteers from Dauphin/Middle Paxton Historical Society on Saturday, June 27 at the Dauphin Borough Carnival Grounds after the Patriotic Parade!

Questions? Please contact Ryan Evans at [email protected] or 717-319-8225.

Please join our Community in Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the USA on Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 12:00-4:00!!!!...
06/18/2026

Please join our Community in Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the USA on Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 12:00-4:00!!!! All are welcome to participate!
Schedule of events below:
Schedule of Events:
11:30- Patriotic Parade Lineup- Township Building
12:00- Patriotic Parade-Township Building to Borough Building
1:00- Festivities Begin at Borough Building:
- Flag Ceremony
- National Anthem- Zion Lutheran Church
- Reading of Declaration of Independence
- 21 Gun Salute and Taps
- Ribbon cutting for new community building
1:30- Community Competitions Begin
- Old Time Games- Relays, Sack Race, Egg/Spoon Race
- Best of Competitions and Food Judging
1:30- Live Music and Period Dance Demonstration
2:00- DJ and Presentation from Fort Hunter
2:30- Live Music and Period Dance Demonstration
3:00- Square Dancing
4:00- Best of Competition Winners Announced
Free Hot Dog Lunch
Vendors welcome to set up spaces at no cost!
Festivities Presented By:
Dauphin Borough
Middle Paxton Township
Dauphin-Middle Paxton Historical Society
Dauphin-Middle Paxton Lions Club
Dauphin-Middle Paxton Fire Company
Questions?- Contact: Ryan Evans 717-319-8225

Members of the Dauphin-Middle Paxton Historical Society are reminded of the Society Picnic this Saturday! Hope to see yo...
06/03/2026

Members of the Dauphin-Middle Paxton Historical Society are reminded of the Society Picnic this Saturday! Hope to see you there!

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PO Box 532, 300 Church Street
Dauphin, PA
17018

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