The next meeting of the Dauphin-Middle Paxton Historical Society will be Thursday, April 24 at 7:00pm. Our speaker will be Larry Keener-Farley. He will be speaking on "Harrisburg in the Civil War." It will be held at Zion Lutheran Church in Dauphin at the corner of Allegheny and Swatara Streets. All meetings are free & open to the public! Please join us!
*****PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF LOCATION BELOW FOR THE ANNUAL SOCIETY PICNIC*****
HOW YOU CAN HELP REBUILD THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Currently, we are not sure what our new home will look like, but we are definitely working to rebuild the great Society Museum that we had. Many have asked, "what can I do?" Below are some ways you might be able to help. Some are at no cost to you! We are thankful for all gifts no matter the size!!
Buy a Historical Plaque!
The DMPHS is excited to offer a way to help preserve the history of our wonderful community. Residents and business owners of the Dauphin-Middle Paxton area will have the opportunity to purchase an historical plaque for their homes or places of businesses through the DMPHS. Along with identifying the structure as an historical site, they will be helping the society through a new fund-raising effort. Structures will need to be at least 50 years old to qualify as an historical site. The plaques will be custom made by a Pennsylvania foundry. Purchasers will have the opportunity to choose their plaques to be made from bronze or aluminum along with a choice of a background color.
Click on the button above for more information and the application process. You may, also, email the society
[email protected] with questions. Please put “Historical Plaques” in the subject line.
Buy a Brick!
Bricks from the demolition of the old school are still for sale! They can be purchased at our monthly meetings. The cost for each brick is $5.
Monetary Donations:
By Check - Made out to DMPHS @ PO Box 532,
Dauphin, PA 17018
DMPHS Wish List - Amazon Custom Gift List :
We have a wish list of items needed to replace the many binders of research materials for our research library. The following link will get you there. It is already linked to the Historical Society so when you check out, just choose the address that says Dauphin-Middle Paxton Historical Society!
https://www.amazon.com/reg.../custom/L8519BVCY98E/guest-view
Bricks from the demolition of the old school are still for sale! They can be purchased at our monthly meetings. The cost for each brick is $5.
Monetary Donations:
By Check - Made out to DMPHS @ PO Box 532,
Dauphin, PA 17018
DMPHS Wish List - Amazon Custom Gift List :
We have a wish list of items needed to replace the many binders of research materials for our research library. The following link will get you there. It is already linked to the Historical Society so when you check out, just choose the address that says Dauphin-Middle Paxton Historical Society!
https://www.amazon.com/reg.../custom/L8519BVCY98E/guest-view
From the Rivers to the Valleys...
Dauphin-Middle Paxton Historical Society collects history covering the
lands of Dauphin Borough and communities in Middle Paxton Township,
along with the three valleys of Clarks, Stoney and Fishing Creek.
Within the township and to both the north and east is the southern most
tip of the Anthracite Coal Region in Pennsylvania. The Dauphin &
Susquehanna Coal Company, which at one time owned much of Dauphin and
Middle Paxton Township, constructed a railroad during the 1850's to
connect the coal mines to the outside world. Bordering Middle Paxton
Township and Dauphin Borough to the west is the Susquehanna River which
was once home to the Pennsylvania Canal and caused Dauphin to prosper
before the railroads came. Throughout its early history, Dauphin was a
transportation hub, home to not only the Pennsylvania Canal, but the
Schuylkill & Susquehanna Railroad, the Pennsylvania Railroad
(eventually Penn Central, Conrail and Norfolk Southern), Northern
Central Railroad and the Reading Railroad.
Directions
Dauphin-Middle Paxton Historical Society
300 Church Street, Dauphin, PA 17018
From the North
Dauphin is off interstate 22/322. Take the Route 225 North exit for Dauphin/Halifax. Turn right onto Allegheny Street and then another right onto Church Street before the center median begins. Parking is behind the old school.
From the South
Dauphin is off interstate 22/322. Take the Dauphin Boro/Stony Creek exit. Head north on Allegheny Street until the center median and street lights end. Turn left onto Church Street. Parking is behind the old school.
Dauphin-Middle Paxton Historical Society
300 Church Street, Dauphin, PA 17018
From the North
Dauphin is off interstate 22/322. Take the Route 225 North exit for Dauphin/Halifax. Turn right onto Allegheny Street and then another right onto Church Street before the center median begins. Parking is behind the old school.
From the South
Dauphin is off interstate 22/322. Take the Dauphin Boro/Stony Creek exit. Head north on Allegheny Street until the center median and street lights end. Turn left onto Church Street. Parking is behind the old school.
Hours of Operation
The Monthly Meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. on the 4th Thursday of the month (except July, August, November & December)
Meetings are currently being held at Zion Lutheran Church at Corner of Allegheny & Swatara Streets
Check our Facebook page & website for upcoming programs!
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 532
300 Church Street
Dauphin, PA 17018
Email:
[email protected]
[email protected]
On Facebook as Dauphin-Middle Paxton Historical Society (see link at top of page)
The Monthly Meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. on the 4th Thursday of the month (except July, August, November & December)
Meetings are currently being held at Zion Lutheran Church at Corner of Allegheny & Swatara Streets
Check our Facebook page & website for upcoming programs!
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 532
300 Church Street
Dauphin, PA 17018
Email:
[email protected]
[email protected]
On Facebook as Dauphin-Middle Paxton Historical Society (see link at top of page)
