The Historical Society of Dauphin County (HSDC) maintains the Harris-Cameron Mansion, a research library, and archives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
FOR EVENTS CALENDAR, SEE www.DauphinCountyHistory.org
HOURS
Tours of the Harris-Cameron Mansion:
Tuesday - Friday, 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 p.m.
2nd Sunday of the month - 1:00 p.m.
*Tours by appointment only in January and February
Research Library:
Tuesday - Friday, 1:00-4:00 p.m
2nd Sunday of the month, 1:00-4:00 p.m. HSDC Office Hours:
Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Please call ahe
06/20/2026
There are a few tickets left for tonight’s Spirits of ‘76 whiskey tasting at 6pm. Program by Jim Wolfe of Stoll & Wolfe Distillery in Lititz. Learn about whiskey, enjoy a beautiful night on the Susquehanna and dine on delicious BBQ!
Spirits of ’76: A Revolutionary Whiskey Tasting with John Harris, Jr. Join John Harris, Jr. for a fun, in-person whiskey tasting inspired by the bold spirits of 1776!
06/10/2026
Spirits of ’76: A Revolutionary Whiskey Tasting with John Harris, Jr. Join John Harris, Jr. for a fun, in-person whiskey tasting inspired by the bold spirits of 1776!
06/01/2026
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When the Harrisburg Chapter, NSDAR began a research project to identify American Revolutionary patriots buried in Dauphin County, they hoped to find 250 to commemorate America250. To our happy SURPRISE - they’ve identified over 600 people and are not done!
HSDC is proud to partner with DAR to showcase the results of their efforts in our exhibit
“Patriots of Dauphin County”
at the John Harris Mansion, open and free to the public during our normal hours. Don’t miss it - especially on the 4th of July this year.
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05/04/2026
Ned Hector, American Revolutionary soldier, is coming to Harrisburg this Saturday May 9th at 2pm. Free to the public.
https://www.witf.org/2026/02/03/dauphin-county-marks-america-250-by-bringing-revolutionary-history-and-ned-hectors-story-to-life/
To save your seat go to dauphincountyhistory.org
Dauphin County Marks America 250 by Bringing Revolutionary History — and Ned Hector’s Story — to Life | WITF AIRED; Feburary 2, 2026Listen to the podcast to hear the full conversation. As the nation prepares to mark America’s 250th anniversary, the Dau […]
04/15/2026
Spring is here at the John Harris-Simon Cameron mansion.
Upcoming events:
Sunday 4/19 - Genealogy workshop 2pm (free to the public)
Saturday 5/9 - Forgotten Patriot Ned Hector program 2pm (free to the public)
Saturday 5/16 - Patriots of Dauphin County Exhibit launch 5pm (RSVP required, free)
To hold your spot, visit dauphincountyhistory.org
| Tuesday | 10am - 4pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 4pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 4pm |
| Friday | 10am - 4pm |