Exhibitions
A series of digital exhibits designed to let you explore the social history of Harrisburg.
Harrisburg Historical
Launched in February 2025, Harrisburg Historical is a website and mobile app for exploring the histories of Pennsylvania’s Capital Region. Built on Curatescape, a digital platform created by Cleveland State University’s Center for Public History + Digital Humanities, Harrisburg Historical offers users an innovative way to engage with local history through interactive maps, carefully researched stories, and rich multimedia content.…
Remembering the Harrisburg Zoo
Flashback Thursday: Nearly a century ago this week, Harrisburg Telegraph carried a story about the new “triplets” — baby lions — that could be seen in Harrisburg Zoological Park. Did you even know that Harrisburg had a zoo? From 1929 to 1945, Harrisburg’s dailies regularly reported updates about the various animals–lions, bears, snakes, bison, monkeys,…
Digital Harrisburg 