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.…
Restrictions on Locust Street
Public historian and Messiah University alumna Molly Elspas’ recent Harrisburg Historical story tackles the history of restrictive housing covenants in the capital region. Titled “Restrictions on Locust Street: Building Homes to Build Fences,” this piece examines the ways developers combined restrictive covenants and high prices to prevent African Americans and immigrants from moving into certain…
Digital Harrisburg 