Dr. Karin Bohleke discuses how the invention of photography at the end of 1839 made it possible for ordinary citizens to obtain their portrait and represent themselves as they wished […]

The journey that started with a phone call.  The history of a little known church and cemetery that supported Mt. Holly Springs' African American Neighborhood. RSVP Here:  

Joshua Dourte is the Principal at Roost Architecture, Inc. in Carlisle, Pennsylvania a firm focused on residential design with an emphasis on sustainability and historic homes. This talk will introduce […]

Rev. Yvette Davis, Director of the Popel Shaw Center for Race & Ethnicity at Dickinson College, will share about the Center’s work with Communities of Color at Dickinson. She will […]

Documentary Screening by Keystones Oral History and Bryan Wade. This documentary will highlight a history of the Underground Railroad and the abolitionists throughout South Central Pennsylvania. A major focus will […]

Fort Halifax, in what’s now northern Dauphin County, was a garrisoned supply depot during the 7 Years War. Its precise location was lost to history until a series of archaeological excavations between 2011 and 2024 rediscovered the fort and provided a window into daily life in a military garrison at the edge of the frontier. […]

David Biser who is the official John Harris Jr. for the Historical Society of Dauphin County and the city of Harrisburg PA will speak on speak on our important neighbor. John Harris was born on the banks of the Susquehanna River. He lived from 1727-1791 and was an influential figure during the French and Indian […]

It’s that time of year again. Come join Attorney Alvin Blitz, as he reviews the current year-end tax and estate planning strategies for 2024. Don’t miss out on this informative session. Alvin is a member of the CCHS Board of Trustees. He just retired from 22 years has the Director of Gift Planning for the […]