Harrisburg - John Harris & Simon Cameron Mansion
The mansion was home to John Harris Sr., William Penn's ambassador to the native Americans, and to his son, John Harris, Jr., the founder of Harrisburg. Harris doubled the size of his father's limestone house around 1766, and laid out the town of Harrisburg in one of its front rooms.
In 1863 it became the home of Simon Cameron, the first Secretary of War under President Abraham Lincoln.
In 1863 it became the home of Simon Cameron, the first Secretary of War under President Abraham Lincoln.
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Must-see attractions nearby:
John Harris & Simon Cameron Mansion
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Cameron entertained many famous people in the Front Street Mansion, and eventually, his heirs left the home to the Historical Society of Dauphin County.
The home features a nineteenth-century drawing room, 14-foot high ceilings, chandeliers and peer mirrors.
The home features a nineteenth-century drawing room, 14-foot high ceilings, chandeliers and peer mirrors.
The Historical Society of Dauphin County
219 South Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104-1698
United States
219 South Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104-1698
United States
Phone 1 (717) 233-3462
Fax 1 (717) 233-6059
Hours
April 1 to December 23
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| Adult | $ 8.00 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 7.00 |
| Child 16 & under | $ 6.00 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Tours may also be scheduled for the second Saturday of the month from April to October provided there is no events scheduled.
Group tours almost any day, by appointment.
Facilities
Gift shop
