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.…
Resistance at the County Jail: A Fugitive Slave Case in Harrisburg, 1850
Messiah 2025 alum, JT Crocenzi, a long-time contributor to Harrisburg Historical, has published an important article exploring the case of resistance of Harrisburg’s African American community to slave catchers in August-September 1850. Titled “Violence at the Jailhouse: A Fugitive Slave Case in Harrisburg,” the article tells the story of George Wilson, Samuel Brooks, and a…
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